#megan rapinoe speech

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Megan Rapinoe's retirement? What we know about USWNT star's future

Megan Rapinoe will retire from international competition after the 2023 World Cup. Earlier this month, the 38-year-old American said she would be hanging up her cleats after the 2023 NWSL season. It will be the end of an incredible career for Rapinoe, who helped the U.S. Women’s National Team win two World Cups and an Olympic gold medal. Throughout her career, Rapinoe has been a vocal supporter…

[trustherkindheart]

We need the Megan Rapinoe half time speech of her fucking life. Whatever she said in that second Germany game x10

[voskhozhdeniye]

Back when Trump was in office, at some point, Megan Rapinoe had some very strong words for him in an interview.

I was listening to a sports and politics radio show after the interview came out. The main hosts are in their mid-forties, and they had a guest host, an older gentleman in his mid-sixties I believe.

The guest host was disgusted by the language Megan used in the interview. He was stuck on respectability politics. The younger hosts were trying to explain to him that when fighting fascism, if you get caught up in the ways in which people attempt to resist, and shame them for it. You've already lost.

2024, we are, checks notes, angry at protesters who interrupted a Biden speech in a historic Black church that was the site of a rather recent mass shooting.

We are mad at people who demanded Joe Biden, the man who is circumventing congress to send undocumented amounts of weapons to a country that is live streaming a genocide it's committing.

We are angrier at the protesters who confronted the head of the child killing machine, than we are at the machine itself.

It was disrespectful to interrupt Biden's speech in a church, but not for racist Joe Biden to use a Black church for a prop in a similar fashion as his predecessor. Remember Trump with the bible after siccing his goons on protesters?

When you demand that people only confront the oppression that oppresses them in ways that you deem fit. You have chosen your side. You've already lost.

Please protest in a way that doesn't inconvenience me.

Cowards, a country full of cop and wannabe cops, afraid of their own shadow. The true sign of a fascist nation.

Also, white people, have y'all noticed that whenever Democrats are down in the polls. They take a little trip to a Black church to get us niggers on board with their shit? Biden, Obama, both Clintons.....

Don't forget folks, if you ain't for Biden, you ain't Black.

oops, wrong election cycle.

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me listening to megan rapinoes speech

[redwineconversation]

Lindsey Horan Le Progres Interview (September 28, 2023)

She might not kneel for the national anthem but she will kneel for Lyon's values. Give and take if you will.

An interesting interview with a player who maybe embodies Lyon's values in a way people are only just beginning to understand.

Blah blah standard disclaimers apply; this cold is KILLING me and I am singlehandedly financing the Medicine Ball supply from Starbucks (hint hint OL Comms Dept); I wish I could emphasize how much invasive shit annoys the HELL out of me and YES I do think stans should be banned from stadiums; y'all know the speech by now.

As I so often say, to know Lyon is to understand them. This is how you get to that. (Turns out you CAN get to know a player without developing a parasocial relationship!!)

LINDSEY HORAN LE PROGRES INTERVIEW

Lindsey Horan (Olympique Lyonnais Féminin): "Playoffs or not, we want to finish first at the end of the season"

Returning from the midwest in the United States, where she has just spent two weeks during the international break, Lindsey Horan confirms that she will be ready to play against PSG on Sunday at the Parc des Princes. A first clash of the heavy weights according her, despite the new format and the playoffs put in place in the D1 Arkema.

How are you feeling after this international break, are you ready to go?

It was really nice being in Chicago and Cincinnati. We played two really good games against South Africa, which we won, and that did us a lot of good, we needed that. But it was also sad because we had to say goodbye to Megan Rapinoe who retired. I came back from the United States on Monday, and was in training with the team on Wednesday. With each return from international break, I am jet lagged, it usually takes me between two to three days for my sleep schedule to get back on track, and a week to recover completely. But that's my life (laughter).

Have you recovered enough to play against Paris [Saint-Germain] on Sunday?

Oh yes, without a doubt, I can only be ready!

The scheduling of this PSG-OL isn't exactly ideal, right after the international break?

You'd think the French Federation were doing it deliberately, they always schedule the clashes between PSG and Lyon right after the international break. It's obviously not ideal. We got most of the national players back on Wednesday afternoon, so that doesn't leave a lot of time to prepare. But that's part of our job to put everything in place, along with the staff, to be ready for Sunday. This situation isn't exactly better on the Parisian side...

Usually the games against PSG carry a lot of weight. With the playoffs system put in place this season, is the PSG-Lyon clash somewhat less important?

No, not for me, and I hope nobody else thinks like that. For us, at Lyon, we want to win every game, even more so games like that. If we want to be champions, stay at that level and maintain our standards, we have to play our best football to win. So yes, this season, it's a bit different with the play-offs. Some say that it's not that important as long as they finish in the top four, because they can still win the league. But that's not the Lyon mentality: we want to win everything and finish first at the end of season, play-offs be damned.

What do you think of this new structure?

I prefer the former one. I'm from the United States where we're used to playing playoffs, it's the norm. But what I liked in France up to now, it's that to remain at the top and keep your position as first in the league, and qualify for the Champions League, it's that you had to be consistent throughout the season. The slightest error, a draw or a loss to PSG could put everything into play and you'd be in a difficult situation. Personally, I'm not a fan of this [new] system, even if it's not "bad" and I understand that it's attractive for the broadcasters and for the D1 Arkema followers. But for me, being top of the league throughout the season shows how much team is strong and powerful.

What do you think of this 2023-2024 PSG team which you played against three weeks ago in the Trophee des Championnes?

It's still a really good team who represents a big threat. Sure, they lost one of their best players which was to our benefit. And I'd rather she (Kadidiatou Diani) is on our side, so I'm happy to have Kadi[diatou Diani] amongst us. But they also got a lot of players since we played them at Troyes. It's always a real battle and a proper fight between Lyon and Paris [Saint-Germain], anyone can win it, so it should be exciting.

The Lyon roster is incredible this season. Lyon is the big favorite, no?

Yeaaahhh. (laughter) I don't really look at nor listen to what people say about Lyon, honestly. I don't like people saying that we are favorites. We respect PSG and we know we have to up our game against them to win. The most important, it's that we play our game, with our strengths and our style. We're Lyon, we want to dominate and make sure the prophecies come true.

Lyon has a huge offensive arsenal this year with the arrivals of Diani and Dumornay. Is that competitiveness in the attack a good thing in your eyes?

Yes, it's incredible. Lyon has always had top players but to be challenged on a daily basis to earn your place as a starter or to play some minutes, it's the most important thing in a team. It's great, it makes us better.

In the midfield as well, there's some very stiff competition. You're part of the [core] players, but do you feel that your place as a starter is at play?

Nothing can taken for granted. If a player thinks their place is guaranteed, that's a mistake because there are so many good midfielders, you have to be at the top of your game and give your best at each practice. We all have to have those standards because if you want to be on the team sheet on game day and as a stater, you have to perform well the whole season.

You chose to extend with Lyon until 2026. Why?

For the pure and simple reason that at Lyon, I'm playing with the best players in the world and that I can play a style of football which I couldn't have in the United States. And to play the Champions League each year, it's just incredible. We don't have that kind of competition in the United States. To not have access to that, to not play those kind of games with the emotions that come with it, it would be too hard. And also, it's hard to refuse an offer of a contract extension with Lyon, it's such an extraordinary club...

Your good friend Amandine Henry did the opposite and returned to the US.

Yeah, we met in Portland and we connected really well, both as friends and on the field. She really brings something different to the team, she's so powerful, so competitive... It's crazy. But I'm losing her again, she decided to leave me. (laughter) The truth is I'm really happy for her. Every player should have that kind of experience and play in different leagues. It's a great growing experience, discovering other cultures. I would have liked for her to stay but I'm happy for her, especially because she's back with the French National Team.

You seem to have formed a great partnership with Ada (Hegerberg) and Vanessa (Gilles), you're quite the threesome.

Quite the what now? (laughter) No worries, I can say some nice things about both of them if you want (laughter) They're really great, they're my two closest friends at Lyon. Last year, when Vanessa arrived, the three of us bonded as friends. Which is really surprising because at the beginning, I didn't like Vanessa (laughter) I'm kidding. But she was a real introvert. I got to know her, and she's someone who is very authentic, one of the best people I have met in my life. It's cool to have someone like her on a team, it's rare.

They say that at 29, a footballer is living their best years of their career. Do you feel that way?

Oh yeah, people are saying that? I hope so (laughter) I hope that I am at my peak but I also want to continue to improve (laughter) But seriously, I don't think I've ever played as well during this World Cup, just like last season with Lyon. For me, it's a personal challenge to get better year after year. This season, I want to win more trophies, win the Champions League again, so I have to do even more individually. As you said, these are the best years so I hope it will be the peak.

How did you experience the changes with the staff (departure of the head of physical fitness Romain Segue and the arrival of Simon Pouplin as the goalkeeper coach, replacing Christophe Gardié)?

It's always difficult when people leave but it's good to have a bit of change as well, especially in how things function because it brings some new ideas. I think that with the arrival of Michele Kang, the size of the staff will grow and our team needs that because we need the best. At this point, we're happy with the changes and we hope that it will allow us to continue to progress.

Are you happy with the owners?

When she took over Washington Spirit, Michele Kang immediately set the objective of making it the best club, to bring the best players, the best head coach, to have the best of everything, really. Today, lots of teams are beginning to invest and we have to keep doing that to stay at the top of women's football. It's necessary.

What was hardest last season: Lyon being knocked out by Chelsea in the Champions League or the US being knocked out in the World Cup?

Both. Against Chelsea, it was very difficult because we were full of confidence, we were on the cusp of being qualified [for the semis] and we fell short. On a personal level, it was even harder because I missed a penalty. It's really complicated to accept and process, but that's football. The World Cup, it's the same, we went to penalties but only one team goes through and once again, that's football. It's hard to compare, both were really hard to experience, but maybe the World Cup was a little harder because it only happens every four years.

Does Lyon want revenge after that cruel elimination against Chelsea?

Each season and each team is different, from one season to the next. I don't really like to use the word revenge. We have a new opportunity, a new team, lessons to learn from with this new edition. We don't want to live that again, we want to win and play our best football.

Has the loss in the World Cup been properly processed?

In hindsight, I don't think we played our best football in the group stage. There were a lot of reasons and when I think back on it, I tell myself we could have done a lot more. In the Round of 16, we played a really good game that we could have won. But Sweden is a really good team and their goalkeeper made some incredible saves until that penalty shootout. But we left the competition with our head high and I think that's the most important thing.

Are you still doing well in Lyon?

Yeah, I'm really happy here and it's one of the reasons I wanted to stay. My partner was able to join me and can work from Lyon. And my dog should come next week!

What's his name?

It's a French bulldog named Ferguson! I'm not a Manchester United fan because I support Arsenal [men], but I really like Sir Alex Ferguson.

You're one of the rare Americans who imposed themselves in Europe. How do you explain that?

I'm not as American as people think (laugher). My style of play is better suited and valued in Europe. A lot of American players didn't like their European experience or weren't able to play their best football because they were playing with a really American style and that doesn't always work her. A lot of my teammates tell me actually that I'm the most American European they have ever met. But it's just my style of playing. I like that the football culture is more developed here than in the US, even if it's getting better and better. In Europe and at Lyon, it's all about football. Maybe that's why I have succeeded and why I love my life here.

In the US, do they understand your choice to stay in Europe?

Most of my teammates understand it because they know how I play and know it's a good thing for me. A lot of others think that I'm crazy to stay two or three years overseas because it's hard to be so far away from home. But I keep the American spirit ... with a European style of play!

Who or what do you miss the most in the US?

Spending time with my parents. Especially at my age, where you are aware that your parents are getting older and time spent with them is precious (she chokes up). I want to try and get them to come to Lyon more often. This year it might actually happen because they'll be missing Ferguson! (laughter)

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Women’s History Month: Memoir Recommendations

Both/And by Huma Abedin

The daughter of Indian and Pakistani intellectuals and advocates, Abedin grew up in the United States and Saudi Arabia and traveled widely. She launched full steam into a college internship in the office of the First Lady in 1996, never imagining that her work at the White House would blossom into a career in public service, nor that her career would become an all-consuming way of life. This volume grapples with family, legacy, identity, faith, marriage, motherhood - and work - with wisdom, sophistication, and clarity.

One Life by Megan Rapinoe

Megan Rapinoe, Olympic gold medalist and two-time Women's World Cup champion, reveals for the first time her life both on and off the field. Only four years old when she kicked her first soccer ball, she developed a love - and clear talent - for the game at a young age. But it was her parents who taught her that winning was much less important than how she lived her life. Guided by her personal journey into social justice, she urges all of us to ask ourselves, What will you do with your one life?

My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor

The first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor has become an instant American icon. Now, with a candor and intimacy never undertaken by a sitting Justice, she recounts her life from a Bronx housing project to the federal bench, a journey that offers an inspiring testament to her own extraordinary determination and the power of believing in oneself.

Here is the story of a precarious childhood, with an alcoholic father (who would die when she was nine) and a devoted but overburdened mother, and of the refuge a little girl took from the turmoil at home with her passionately spirited paternal grandmother. But it was when she was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes that the precocious Sonia recognized she must ultimately depend on herself. Along the way we see how she was shaped by her invaluable mentors, a failed marriage, and the modern version of extended family she has created from cherished friends and their children. Through her still-astonished eyes, America’s infinite possibilities are envisioned anew in this warm and honest book, destined to become a classic of self-invention and self-discovery.

My Own Words by Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The first book from Ruth Bader Ginsburg since becoming a Supreme Court Justice in 1993—a witty, engaging, serious, and playful collection of writings and speeches from the woman who has had a powerful and enduring influence on law, women’s rights, and popular culture.

My Own Words offers Justice Ginsburg on wide-ranging topics, including gender equality, the workways of the Supreme Court, being Jewish, law and lawyers in opera, and the value of looking beyond US shores when interpreting the US Constitution. Throughout her life Justice Ginsburg has been (and continues to be) a prolific writer and public speaker. This book’s sampling is selected by Justice Ginsburg and her authorized biographers Mary Hartnett and Wendy W. Williams. Justice Ginsburg has written an introduction to the book, and Hartnett and Williams introduce each chapter, giving biographical context and quotes gleaned from hundreds of interviews they have conducted. This is a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America’s most influential women.

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since the women's world cup is fast approaching, this is a reminder that queer people CAN and DO play sports and that perpetrating stereotypes that we don't only helps make these spaces more homophobic for everyone trying to make progress in them.

the last women's world cup (2019) ended with a USA win and their formal invitation to have dinner with then-president trump at the white house. they formally declined, and then co-captain megan rapinoe (famous for her dyed hair, being openly gay, and her killer corner kick) informally declined, giving an angry speech in which she proclaimed "fuck trump" and faced national scorn for her words.

(note: the entire 2019 world cup in the US was underscored by the fight for equal pay for the US women's team to the men's, which was a large part of why they declined to see trump, but this post is focusing on the queer aspects of the team because i don't see a lot of people on this website saying women don't play sports, just that gays don't.)

also, i'm calling some bluff here, but you can't advocate for trans athletes then turn around and ridicule the idea of gays in sports. support us with your whole chest because queer people can and do play sports. stop aiding queerphobia in sports and start fighting against it.

[graphijane]

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Yo badass sisters ! Yo badass women !

Bien le bonjour les dures à cuire et nos alliéEs !

Le moment est venu de te présenter le fruit de semaines de travail version grrl pwr à fond.

Pourquoi 'grrrl pwr à fond' ?

- Megan Rapinoe - visuel 100 % meufs - j’ai entièrement composé la musique et le clip - j'ai intégralement géré ce projet - la seule personne a avoir vu le clip avant publication pour en assurer la relecture est ma grande sœur J’ai commencé à composer cette musique pour me faire la main sur un logiciel de MAO et pour renouer avec la création malgré des pépins de santé. Je trifouille la prod dans mon coin et en parallèle je m'imprègne des discours et autres interviews de Megan Rapinoe. Depuis gamine j’essaie de greffer des discours d’empowerment à de la musique. La première fois que je tente, j’ai une quinzaine d’années. Je n’ai pas de connaissances particulières en MAO, mais je bidouille. Quand fin 2019 je bénéficie de cours de MAO à la médiathèque de ma ville, les possibles deviennent accessibles. Réalisables. Lors d’un processus créatif évident, j’en viens à piocher des extraits de discours de Megan Rapinoe, pour les inclure sur ma prod, puisque les deux co-existent déjà dans mon quotidien.

J'essaie d'être la plus loyale et fidèle que possible aux propos de MR, sans pour autant les transcrire à l’identique. Il faut dire qu’à la base j’ai composé ce morceau à titre personnel et que ce n’est qu’après des heures et des jours de réflexion, qu’il a pris une dimension plus sérieuse et collective avec les vingt-cinq femmes présentes dans le clip.

Cette musique ne prétend pas se substituer aux discours originaux et puissants, prononcés lors de la parade de l'équipe des Etats-Unis à New York pour célébrer leur victoire lors de la Coupe du Monde de Football 2019 et à l'occasion de "Glamour's 2019 Women of the Year 2019". Je ne sais que vous inciter à les écouter et vous en approprier des valeurs.

Au fur et à mesure du processus créatif musical, des images se sont greffées dans ma tête. Jour après jour de manière de plus en plus évidente. Mentalement, j’ai développé l’idée en imaginant des copines, des attitudes, des façons de filmer, d’occuper l’espace public, de véhiculer des messages… Je propose alors à des potes si ça les branche de se filmer et de m'envoyer des plans, ou d'être filmées par mes soins.

Avant de s’engager, elles savent qu’elles découvriront la musique et le clip à l’occasion de cette publication. Elles savent qu’il s’agit d’un morceau engagé et qu’il y a des extraits de discours prononcés par « des femmes ». Oui, j’ai un peu noyé les pistes car mes proches savent combien j’apprécie les discours, l’engagement politique et l’attitude de Megan Rapinoe.

Toujours est-il que vingt-cinq femmes nourrissent ce projet qui a l’humble ambition de rendre accessible des discours qui ne le sont peut-être pas pour touTEs dans leur contexte original, en proposant un format plus ludique. S’il offre un humble hymne d’empowerment à des filles et des femmes du monde en priorité, j’en suis heureuse. Plus simplement, si ce morceau qui ressemble davantage à une histoire racontée en musique, permet de gigoter les épaules, la tête et plus si affinités : ça me va !

Pour terminer : “Caring is cool. Lending your platform to others is cool."

So ... Please, "shoutout for my teammates" qui m'ont offert de leur temps, confié leur image et leur force pour donner une toute autre saveur à ce projet. Merci à chacune, A K A : Alice, Arielle, Aurore, Caro, Charlotte, Co, Frederique Chaton, Jo Güstin, Lise, Laure, Li One, Mad Kate, Mag, Marjolaine, Myr, Pascale, Pat, Rapha, Raphaëlle, Sara, Soraya, Sydney, Tez, Wisi, Yuri & Gomar.

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Megan Rapinoe official page : https://www.facebook.com/mPinoe Music : Graphijane. Video : Graphijane. https://graphijane.tumblr.com

------------- ENGLISH INTRO BELOW ------------ I produced this music/video clip after two speeches of Megan Rapinoe that I cut and mixed. My goal being to offer another access to people who are not comfortable with listening speeches. Though I tried my best to be loyal to what she said, this clip cannot substitute itself from the original, powerful speeches. * talk in New York City parade after the US team won the 2019 Fifa World Cup * talk at 'Glamour’s 2019 Women of the Year' 2019 Now allow me to proudly introduce my humble tribute to Megan Rapinoe and all my sisters over the world & watch the video ! 

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New video posted on: https://dailyvideovault.com/alex-morgan-uswnt-big-winners-at-the-espys-2019-espys/

Alex Morgan, USWNT big winners at the ESPYS | 2019 ESPYS

[nosowoso]

sue is the most eloquent drunk person ever

I think her and Pinoe are tied👀

[addc10]

This is what football is about

[uswnt-has-my-heart]

So I see Megan proposing on Sue's birthday. She has had a few days to decompress from the Wubble (and hopefully a Storm win) and unfortunately whatever plans they would've had for a big party have died a covid death. So a chilled night, a fancy take away - they're still hyper aware of covid- and she has already been given a really thoughtful gift and then Megan, probably whilst sobbing, proposes. Also Megan can hold off from bragging about her new fiancée for 1 day- they have an evening to celebrate themselves, the morning for family then immediately after that let the ring spotting games commence.

this a hot take, and you’re spitting straight facts. if Megan’s the one that proposes this seems like a very likely scenario👀👀

[helen-everythingqueer]

Megan Rapinoe's parade of champions speech is just amazing. "...This group is so resilient, is so tough, has such a sense of humor, it's just so badass, like there's nothing nothing that can phase this group, we're chillin', we got tea sipping, we got celebrations, we have pink hair and purple hair, we have tattoos, dreadlocks, we got white girls, black girls and everything in between, straight girls, gay girls.I couldn't be more proud to be co-captain with Carli and Alex with this team. It's my absolute honor to lead this team out on the field, there's no other place that I would rather be even in the presidential race. I'm busy, I'm sorry..."

[feminismisfor]

Megan Rapinoe’s World Cup Parade Speech

[listening2lesbians]

U.S: Posters of Megan Rapinoe defaced with lesbophobic and misogynistic slurs

U.S: Posters of Megan Rapinoe defaced with lesbophobic and misogynistic slurs

Posters of world-class soccer champion Megan Rapinoe hanging in New York City’s Bryant Park subway station were defaced with antigay and misogynistic slurs two days ahead of the U.S. Women’s National Team’s triumphant appearance at a ticker-tape parade to celebrate their fourth World Cup win. The New York Police Department is investigating the vandalism as a possible hate crime.

The Nike posters…

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