“.... let Rapinoe be judged by her own words.”
And that’s the problem. She was judged by people in other countries for the way she insulted and dishonored the country that made her what she is and what she’s financially worth. She kneeled on the backs of veterans that died for her opportunities and acted in a completely un-adult way by using foul language that was read by youth throughout the country. Whether they want it or not, by signing a contract to play a sport they are giving up their freedom for the money and the expectation that they will represent the sport, and in this case their country, in the best manner possibly. Cursing out the President in front of youth is not anywhere near the expectations of a professional athlete or even close to the representation of the country they recide in and signed the contract for. And accepting it without trying to voice the need for the actions to be either buried or not added to, was accomplished by the other members of the team. And it didn’t change them from being a team, it solidified their actions.
They were an embarrassment.
rwood
I agree - with the exception that this was a general problem with the team. Rapinoe is a co-captain and is 34. Younger teammates, especially those at the World Cup for the first time, are not going to cross her. I will not condemn the entire team because of a couple of players.
To expect the rest of the team to “revolt” or something in the World Cup is just inappropriate. Let the idiots demonstrate they’re idiots but I won’t judge everyone by the actions of a few. That’s just unfair.