From neon pink hair to striking that pose in France; from calling herself a “walking protest” to scoring the most goals in the World Cup; from being open about her sexuality to winning the Ballon d’Or, Megan Rapinoe was fearless in 2019. She’s a role model and internationally known for her craftiness on the pitch. She speaks up. She speaks out. And she’s not afraid to be on the front lines of change, like when she and her U.S. Women’s National Team teammates filed a lawsuit for equal pay against the U.S. Soccer Federation three months before the 2019 Women’s World Cup.