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'I stand by my White House comments... except the swearing' - Rapinoe repeats anti-Trump stance

The USWNT star has engaged in a war of words with President Donald Trump during the last week, but again maintained her stance on the issue

Megan Rapinoe only apologised for her swearing as she reflected on a promise not to visit the White House should the USWNT win the Women's World Cup.

Rapinoe had already drawn criticism from US president Donald Trump for not singing the national anthem in protest when a video was published earlier this week of her insisting she had no intention of visiting the White House.

USA are the defending champions and among the favourites to win the World Cup again in France, but Rapinoe told Eight by Eight: "I'm not going to the f****** White House.