The USWNT star denounced the organization and called out owner Bill Lynch after the Spirit opted to play the national anthem early to prevent her protest
Megan Rapinoe planned to kneel during the national anthem on Wednesday night, but the Washington Spirit decided to play the anthem while both teams were in the locker room following warm-ups. After the game, Rapinoe criticized Spirit owner Bill Lynch and the Spirit organization.
"It's fucking unbelievable. Saddened by it. I think that it's pretty clear what the message is that I'm trying to bring to light," Rapinoe said.