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Megan Rapinoe kneels in protest during national anthem: updates
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September 24, 2017
Motherhood inspired Sydney Leroux to join anthem protest
The former Seattle Reign forward wants to set a good example for her son.
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September 24, 2017
Megan Rapinoe among Reign, FCKC players not observing the national anthem
They join Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans, Pittsburgh Steelers, and LA Sparks by remaining in the locker room rather than kneeling.
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March 7, 2017
What the new U.S. Soccer policy means for Megan Rapinoe
Will the Seattle Reign player face any punishment if she kneels this season?
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September 15, 2016
Why this supporter will kneel in the stands
This is not a political act. This is a cry for help.
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September 9, 2016
Keep politics out of sports, they said
It’s been true on Sounder at Heart, and will remain mostly true. Except it isn’t true at all, sports and politics can be great together.
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September 8, 2016
Rapinoe called into USWNT September friendlies
She has confirmed that she will kneel during the National Anthem.
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September 8, 2016
Overshadowed Reign loss leaves season hanging by a thread
Two lightning delays and anthem controversy will be remembered more than the result, which nearly killed off the Reign’s postseason chances.
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September 7, 2016
Spirit reschedule anthem to prevent Rapinoe from kneeling for it
The Washington Spirit played the anthem while the teams were in the locker room instead of letting Rapinoe "hijacking our organization’s event".
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September 7, 2016
Reign will "continue to support" Rapinoe, won't stop anthem protest
They see the protest as provoking a “needed conversation about serious issues.”
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September 4, 2016
Megan Rapinoe kneels during national anthem as ‘nod to Kaepernick’
Reign midfielder has spoken out on various social issues.