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#pounditFriday, March 29, 2024

Washington Spirit do not give Megan Rapinoe chance to ‘hijack’ event

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Among those to support Colin Kaepernick in his protest of the national anthem has been U.S. Women’s National Team member Megan Rapinoe, who also plays in the National Women’s Soccer League for Seattle Reign FC.

Rapinoe knelt during the playing of the anthem over the weekend prior to the game between Seattle and the Chicago Red Stars, calling it “a nod to Kaepernick.” Rapinoe also indicated she planned to do it going forward. On Wednesday, she didn’t get that chance.

The Spirit released a statement saying the organization decided to play the national anthem ahead of schedule as to not give Rapinoe a chance to “hijack our organization’s event to draw attention to what is ultimately a personal – albeit worthy – cause.”

The anthem was played while both teams were still in their respective locker rooms.

Not surprisingly, the decision received its share of criticism on social media. Here are a few tweets directed at the organization.

While Rapinoe was denied the opportunity to once again make her statement on Wednesday, she will have another chance next week if she is selected for the game between the U.S. Women’s National Team and Thailand in Ohio.

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