I think the national team is more like a traveling circus. It's hard to get that translation into the NWSL teams. — Megan Rapinoe Copy Share Image
We need to have a more thoughtful, two-sided conversation about racial issues in this country. — Megan Rapinoe Copy Share Image
Maybe you're not having a thousand times more injuries, but there's an aspect to the purity of the game and the quality… — Megan Rapinoe Copy Share Image
We need a more substantive conversation around race relations and the way people of color are treated. — Megan Rapinoe Copy Share Image
I think, in a large way, it's, 'OK, you've knelt; you've made your point.' But I don't necessarily feel like that. I… — Megan Rapinoe Copy Share Image
I do wish, when I was younger, that I knew that I was gay. It would have made things a lot clearer… — Megan Rapinoe Copy Share Image
Maybe you are homophobic a little bit, but then you see me, and you've always loved me, and you love the way… — Megan Rapinoe Copy Share Image
As I got more into gay rights, I got more into equal pay, and you just see that it's all connected. You… — Megan Rapinoe Copy Share Image
Being a woman, we talk about equal pay all the time. We're not talking about if you're black or if you are Latina. I… — Megan Rapinoe Copy Share Image
The more I've been able to learn about gay rights and equal pay and gender equity and racial inequality, the more that it all… — Megan Rapinoe Copy Share Image
Just emotionally, as amazing as it is to win the World Cup, it's emotionally draining in many ways. — Megan Rapinoe Copy Share Image
The kneeling and everything, I think it really only sort of solidifies who I am as a person and the things that I stand… — Megan Rapinoe Copy Share Image
We didn't lose a game at home for two years. What are we missing? We have the product on the field. We're exciting. — Megan Rapinoe Copy Share Image
I've always been a risk taker. Growing up, I had a lot of freedom and room to roam and do what I wanted, and… — Megan Rapinoe Copy Share Image
A typical week of training leading up to a major championship is like the sprinkling of parsley at the end of a dish. It's… — Megan Rapinoe Copy Share Image
I can understand if you think that I'm disrespecting the flag by kneeling, but it is because of my utmost respect for the flag… — Megan Rapinoe Copy Share Image
I'm totally obsessed with Tilda Swinton. She has this strange, beautiful sexiness about her. I love everything she does. And I love her hair.… — Megan Rapinoe Copy Share Image
When I take a knee, I am facing the flag with my full body, staring straight into the heart of our country's ultimate symbol… — Megan Rapinoe Copy Share Image
I guess [coming out publicly] seems like a weight off my shoulders. I’ve been playing a lot better than I’ve ever played before. I… — Megan Rapinoe Copy Share Image