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Elizabeth Warren Congratulates Megan Rapinoe on Winning Sportsperson of the Year

Megan Rapinoe has had a busy week, but she squeezed in a little time for a phone call with Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

On Monday, Rapinoe was named Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year and accepted the honors in New York City. In a tweet on Friday, Rapinoe endorsed Warren, a presidential candidate, and shared a video of their phone call. Rapinoe shared why she believes in Warren's campaign, and Warren praised Rapinoe for being an activist and congratulated her on winning Sportsperson of the Year.

"You have shown such great leadership this year," Warren said.