Megan Rapinoe Stands for Thailand Anthem Before Kneeling for ‘Star Spangled Banner’
Megan Rapinoe knelt for “The Star Spangled Banner” Thursday night after standing for Thailand’s national anthem.

Megan Rapinoe knelt for “The Star Spangled Banner” Thursday night after standing for Thailand’s national anthem.

U.S. Soccer called playing on the national team a “privilege” and explained its “expectation” that athletes stand for the national anthem.

Women’s soccer player Megan Rapinoe continued her protest against the national anthem on Thursday evening — this time, wearing the official uniform of the United States Women’s National Team.

The Washington Spirit outmaneuvered Megan Rapinoe’s plan to kneel during the national anthem by playing the song before the players took the field Wednesday night.

USA Hockey Coach John Tortorella wants none of his players joining Colin Kaepernick’s protest against the national anthem.

Tim Howard says he supports Colin Kaepernick not standing for the national anthem but he does not plan to imitate him.

ESPNW columnist Kate Fagan weighed in during Monday’s “SportsCenter” on United States Women’s star soccer player Megan Rapinoe’s decision to not stand during the pre-game national anthem, just like San Francisco 49ers star Colin Kaepernick. According to Fagan, Rapinoe “extends

U.S. Women’s National Team member Megan Rapinoe refused to stand during the national anthem before a Seattle Reign game against the Chicago Red Stars in Illinois. The teams played to a 2-2 stalemate.
