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U.S. defender Emily Sonnett, right, kicks the ball away from Canada defender Ashley Lawrence during the first half of a CONCACAF women's Olympic qualifying soccer match Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

US women beat Canada 3-0 in Olympic qualifying final

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Rapinoe named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year

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United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between the U.S. and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Megan Rapinoe named Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

In this Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, photo soccer star Megan Rapinoe poses for photos on the red carpet of the Women's Sports Foundation's 40th annual Salute to Women in Sports in New York. Rapinoe, who was honored at the gala, won Sportswoman of the Year in the team category. She led the U.S. women's soccer team to victory at the World Cup in France and earned the FIFA Player of the Year award. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Megan Rapinoe enjoys whirlwind, focuses on soccer pay fight

By MELISSA MURPHY - Associated Press

In this Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, photo tennis great and founder of the Women's Sports Foundation Billie Jean King, left, and soccer star Megan Rapinoe pose for photos on the red carpet of the Women's Sports Foundation's 40th annual Salute to Women in Sports in New York. Rapinoe, who was honored at the gala, won Sportswoman of the Year in the team category. She led the U.S. women's soccer team to victory at the World Cup in France and earned the FIFA Player of the Year award. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Soccer star Rapinoe, boxer Shields win sportswomen of year

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

United States forward Megan Rapinoe arrives to attend the Best FIFA soccer awards, in Milan's La Scala theater, northern Italy, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019. Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk is up against five-time winners Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for the FIFA best player award and Rapinoe is the favorite for the women's award. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Rapinoe, Messi win FIFA player of the year awards

By DANIELLA MATAR - Associated Press

United States forward Megan Rapinoe arrives to attend the Best FIFA soccer awards, in Milan's La Scala theater, northern Italy, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019. Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk is up against five-time winners Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for the FIFA best player award and Rapinoe is the favorite for the women's award. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Megan Rapinoe, Lionel Messi win FIFA player of the year awards

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United States' Megan Rapinoe looks on during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) ** FILE **

Megan Rapinoe rips parents for Trump support, watching Fox: ‘Go to therapy’

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

FILE - This July 7, 2019 file photo shows Megan Rapinoe celebrating her team's victory after the Women's World Cup final soccer match between U.S. and The Netherlands outside Lyon, France. Penguin Press announced Thursday, July 25, that Rapinoe’s book, currently untitled, will come out in Fall 2020. Penguin is calling the book a “perfect vehicle” for an “honest, thoughtful, unapologetic” take on everything from soccer to nationalism to gay rights. (AP Photo/David Vincent, File)

Score! Megan Rapinoe book to be published next year

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U.S. women's soccer player Megan Rapinoe celebrates with the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy at City Hall after a ticker tape parade, Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in New York. The U.S. national team beat the Netherlands 2-0 to capture a record fourth Women's World Cup title. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

NYC police probe defaced Rapinoe posters

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United States women's soccer team member Megan Rapinoe holds the Women's World Cup trophy as she celebrates in front of the media after arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport, Monday, July 8, 2019, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Megan Rapinoe posters defaced with slurs in New York City

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U.S. women's soccer player Megan Rapinoe celebrates with the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy at City Hall after a ticker tape parade, Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in New York. The U.S. national team beat the Netherlands 2-0 to capture a record fourth Women's World Cup title. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Megan Rapinoe uses victory speech to promote unity: ‘Time to come together’

By Bailey Vogt - The Washington Times

A worker hangs signs at City Hall one day ahead of a ticker-tape parade for the U.S. Women's World Cup winning team, Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Fans celebrate World Cup champs, rally for equal pay

By ALI SWENSON - Associated Press

United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between the U.S. and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Megan Rapinoe: Team will reject White House invite; we don’t want message ‘co-opted or corrupted’

By Bailey Vogt - The Washington Times

CNN anchor Don Lemon attends the 12th annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute at the American Museum of Natural History, Dec. 9, 2018. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) ** FILE **

Don Lemon sides with Donald Trump over Megan Rapinoe’s ‘f—ing White House’ rhetoric, posturing

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

United States women's soccer team member Megan Rapinoe speaks to the media upon her arrival at a hotel Monday, July 8, 2019, in New York. The city will honor the team with a parade Wednesday for their fourth Women's World Cup victory. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

Megan Rapinoe would beat Trump for president: Poll

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Women's World Cup final soccer match between the U.S. and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

US Women win 4th World Cup title, eye gender equality

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

In this Feb. 27, 2019, file photo, USA head coach Jill Ellis looks on before the first half of SheBelieves Cup soccer match against Japan in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)

Soccer sucks anyway

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

United States' Christen Press celebrates at the end of the Women's World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. The US defeated the Netherlands 2-0. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) ** FILE **

U.S. women hope World Cup successes turn into greater support

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press