Megan Rapinoe: Male footballers won’t come out because ‘they don’t feel safe’
2 years, 9 months ago

Megan Rapinoe: Male footballers won’t come out because ‘they don’t feel safe’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Megan Rapinoe has said she believes that the lack of out male athletes is due to the fact that they “don’t feel safe”. Urging people to reflect on the need to create “welcoming and open” environments, Rapinoe explained that there is still more to be done to ensure those of different sexualities are comfortable in men’s sport. Speaking on Sky Sports’The HangOUT podcast hosted by Chelsea’s Magda Eriksson and Pernille Harder, who are in a relationship, Rapinoe explained why she feels that there are far fewer LGBT+ professional male athletes. “We get asked all the time: ‘Why aren’t there more out male athletes in elite sport?’ It’s because they don’t feel safe.

Colin Rapinoe  dont  say  newsletter  footballers  lot  sign  feel  megan  safe  male  rapinoe  delaneys  free  colin  wont  come

History of this topic

FA not making football ‘fair or safe’ for women by inaction over transgender policy
2 months ago

FA not making football ‘fair or safe’ for women by inaction over transgender policy

The Telegraph  

Lord Triesman, the former chairman of the Football Association, has said he is “deeply concerned” that the governing body he used to lead is “not providing women and girls with fair, safe sport” because of its policy of allowing biological males to compete in the female category. In a sharply critical letter to Debbie Hewitt and Mark Bullingham, the FA’s …

Megan Rapinoe talks business of women’s sports, the Caitlin Clark effect, USWNT and more
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Megan Rapinoe talks business of women’s sports, the Caitlin Clark effect, USWNT and more

New York Times  

Five months after her final NWSL game — a send-off no one could have anticipated, with an Achilles’ tendon tear that robbed her of a “perfect ending” with the Seattle Reign — Megan Rapinoe is finally starting to stretch her legs again in the world of women’s sports. “Everybody felt it was what the game deserved and what fans of …

Emma Hayes says women in football used to dealing with ‘systemic misogyny’
1 year ago

Emma Hayes says women in football used to dealing with ‘systemic misogyny’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chelsea Women manager Emma Hayes believes male privilege …

World Cup: 'Good, queer joy'
1 year, 4 months ago

World Cup: 'Good, queer joy'

BBC  

Fifa 2023 Women's World Cup: 'Good, queer joy' on and off the pitch As openly queer moments at the Women's World Cup shine, an uplifting trend of inclusivity emerges. Immediately after winning the 2019 Fifa Women’s World Cup game against the Netherlands, now-retired champion Megan Rapinoe ran towards the sidelines and kissed her long-time girlfriend, WNBA star Sue Bird. Alamy …

Megan Rapinoe’s role is evolving as the US prepares for a title defense at the Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Megan Rapinoe’s role is evolving as the US prepares for a title defense at the Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

CARSON, Calif. — Megan Rapinoe’s role is changing as the United States prepares for the Women’s World Cup. When he announced his roster for the World Cup last week, Andonovski said he expects both Rapinoe and Lavelle to play when the United States hosts Wales in San Jose on July 9, before the team departs for its camp in New …

Megan Rapinoe defends transgender athletes in women’s sports, slams critics
2 years, 6 months ago

Megan Rapinoe defends transgender athletes in women’s sports, slams critics

The Independent  

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about …

Megan Rapinoe '100% supportive' of trans athletes - and calls arguments to the contrary 'disgusting'
2 years, 6 months ago

Megan Rapinoe '100% supportive' of trans athletes - and calls arguments to the contrary 'disgusting'

Daily Mail  

US women's soccer hero Megan Rapinoe has come out strongly in favor of including transgender women in women's sport, labelling the arguments against 'cruel and disgusting'. US women's soccer legend Megan Rapinoe has said she is 100 per cent supportive of trans inclusion, claiming the issue is misunderstood and arguments to exclude trans athletes are 'cruel and disgusting' Elite swimming …

Peter FitzSimons FURIOUS as PM tries to ban trans athletes from women's sport
2 years, 10 months ago

Peter FitzSimons FURIOUS as PM tries to ban trans athletes from women's sport

Daily Mail  

Peter FitzSimons has lashed out at Scott Morrison for backing a new push to prevent women who were born male from playing female sport. In FitzSimons probing Wednesday column, he accused the coalition of drumming up a divisive pre-election debate, pointing out that this bill hasn't actually been requested by anybody from within a major sporting body Outspoken sports columnist …

Megan Rapinoe and 8 Others Want Results on US Soccer Abuse Probe
2 years, 10 months ago

Megan Rapinoe and 8 Others Want Results on US Soccer Abuse Probe

News 18  

Megan Rapinoe and eight other members of the two-time reigning Women’s World Cup champion United States team are demanding the findings of a US Soccer Federation investigation into sexual abuse of players. “Now we’ve learned this abusive treatment also was repeatedly reported by minors and that USSF failed to respond to protect these young players,” the letter said. USSF failed …

Megan Rapinoe Lashes Draymond Green over 'Frustrating' Gender Pay Remarks
3 years, 8 months ago

Megan Rapinoe Lashes Draymond Green over 'Frustrating' Gender Pay Remarks

News 18  

United States soccer icon Megan Rapinoe hit back at Draymond Green on Wednesday after the Golden State Warriors star suggested female athletes should stop “complaining” about the gender wage gap. “I’m really tired of seeing them complain about the lack of pay, because they’re doing themselves a disservice by just complaining,” Green said. “They’re not laying out steps that they …

Rapinoe questions her inclusion in FIFA team of the year
4 years ago

Rapinoe questions her inclusion in FIFA team of the year

The Hindu  

Women's World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe has said her inclusion in FIFA's “Women's World11” team of the year despite playing so little is a sign that the women's game needs more visibility and exposure. Rapinoe, who was named best player at the 2019 World Cup and finished top scorer, said she appreciated being included in the team of the year …

Discover Related