U.S. Soccer has passed a new policy that would require players to stand for the national anthem at events where the federation is represented, according to FOX Sports' Stuart Holden.
“All persons representing a Federation national team shall stand respectfully during the playing of national anthems at any event in which the Federation is represented,” new policy 604-1 states.
The policy was passed by the U.S. Soccer Board of Directors on Feb. 9, 2017.
Last fall, Megan Rapinoe joined NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick in protesting the national anthem to raise awareness of social inequalities.