Moments before the Seattle Reign were set to take on the Washington Spirit an email went out from the Washington Spirit to the media.
"Statement Regarding Washington Spirit Ownership Decision to Play the National Anthem Ahead of Schedule Tonight", was the ominous headline.
Last week against the Chicago Red Stars, Rapinoe took a knee while the national anthem played. Earlier this week the Seattle Reign released a statement with their intention to, "continue to support", Rapinoe.
The email from the Washington owner opens, "In light of Seattle Reign and U.