Dec 13, 2019 - Politics & Policy

Soccer star Megan Rapinoe endorses Elizabeth Warren

Fadel Allassan

Photos: Marla Aufmuth/Getty Images for Massachusetts Conference for Women 2019; Scott Olson/Getty Images

U.S. women's national soccer team player Megan Rapinoe formally endorsed Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) for president in a tweet on Friday.

What they're saying: Rapinoe posted a video of a call with Warren in which she told the 2020 candidate she doesn't think the country can get to a better place "by walking this moderate line."

"I appreciate you being out front and being big and bold," Rapinoe said.
"You have shown such great leadership this year," Warren responds in the video.

The big picture: Rapinoe has made headlines for her political stances — especially her outspoken opposition to President Trump. She famously refused to attend the White House ceremony celebrating her team's 2019 World Cup win, before Trump rescinded his invitation.

She and her teammates have received widespread praise for their gender discrimination lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation.
Rapinoe was recently named Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year.

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