Fans slam USWNT star Korbin Albert after Megan Rapinoe called her out for sharing 'shocking and ridiculous' anti-LGBTQ+ content online: 'The fastest start and end of a career'
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Fans slam USWNT star Korbin Albert after Megan Rapinoe called her out for sharing 'shocking and ridiculous' anti-LGBTQ+ content online: 'The fastest start and end of a career'

Daily Mail  

Soccer fans have slammed United States women's national team midfielder Korbin Albert after an anti-LGBTQ+ social media post appeared on her TikTok account. Albert, who also plays for Paris Saint-Germain in France, has posted similar content on her profile before - including a now-deleted post on her TikTok account from Fourth of July weekend showing her family and saying 'their pronouns are U.S.A.' Former USWNT star and LGBTQ+ advocate Megan Rapinoe led, while not specifically mentioning Albert - the criticism of her on social media on Thursday. Soccer fans have slammed United States women's national team midfielder Korbin Albert A USWNT player that reposts videos about God “saving” people from being gay and “feeling transgender” is just gross, insulting and unacceptable. Megan Rapinoe led the criticism of Albert on social media Rapinoe didn't specifically name Albert, but challenged her to stop 'hiding behind "my beliefs"' One fan commented that Albert's posts completed 'the fastest start and end of a career' In a post to her Instagram story on Thursday night, Albert - aged 20 - wrote, 'I want to sincerely apologize for my actions on social media.

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USWNT star Tierna Davidson says Korbin Albert's anti-LGBTQ messages 'affected her personally' while her teammate has 'gone through a lot of learning'
7 months, 3 weeks ago

USWNT star Tierna Davidson says Korbin Albert's anti-LGBTQ messages 'affected her personally' while her teammate has 'gone through a lot of learning'

Daily Mail  

United States women's national team star Tierna Davidson said teammate Korbin Albert's anti-LGBTQ messages 'affected her personally', while her Paris Olympic cohort has 'gone through a lot of learning'. USWNT star Tierna Davidson detailed how teammate Korbin Albert's actions affected her In March, Albert posted an anti-LBGTQ video to her TikTok, drawing lots of criticism since 'I think it's a …

Emma Hayes backs Korbin Albert’s USWNT Olympic roster spot: ‘She’s a tremendous human being’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Emma Hayes backs Korbin Albert’s USWNT Olympic roster spot: ‘She’s a tremendous human being’

New York Times  

On Wednesday, U.S. women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes revealed her 18-player roster plus four alternates for the 2024 Olympics, which featured the major decision to leave forward Alex Morgan at home — the first time she has not featured on a major tournament squad since 2008. I’m not going to go into that in great detail because that’s …

Controversial USWNT star Korbin Albert is BOOED after coming on in rainbow-themed jersey vs. South Korea on first day of Pride month
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Controversial USWNT star Korbin Albert is BOOED after coming on in rainbow-themed jersey vs. South Korea on first day of Pride month

Daily Mail  

USWNT star Korbin Albert was booed by fans on Saturday as she was introduced vs. South Korea in a rainbow-themed jersey. And on Saturday - the first day of Pride month in the US - she was jeered by fans as she took the field in Colorado during her team's eventual 4-0 wiin. Happy pride, everyone.#uswnt pic.twitter.com/lc0npsZjHG — Arielle Orsuto …

USWNT’s Korbin Albert booed during win on first day of Pride Month
9 months, 3 weeks ago

USWNT’s Korbin Albert booed during win on first day of Pride Month

New York Times  

The introduction of U.S. women’s national team midfielder Korbin Albert was met with some boos from the crowd in Commerce City, Colo. when she came on as a substitute in the USWNT’s 4-0 win over South Korea on the first day of Pride Month in the United States. Boos from the crowd were audible in the stadium and on the …

Korbin Albert is BOOED as she comes off the bench in 2-1 win over Japan after backlash to anti-LGBTQ+ social media posts as USWNT overcomes early goal to advance to SheBelieves Cup final in front of r
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Korbin Albert is BOOED as she comes off the bench in 2-1 win over Japan after backlash to anti-LGBTQ+ social media posts as USWNT overcomes early goal to advance to SheBelieves Cup final in front of r

Daily Mail  

Korbin Albert was booed by USWNT fans on Saturday as she was introduced in the second half of the team's SheBelieves Cup semifinal vs. Japan. pic.twitter.com/dKXXDwDEKQ — The Whole Delivery April 6, 2024 On March 28, Albert issued a public apology and acknowledged her 'hurtful' actions On Wednesday, USWNT veterans Morgan and Horan addressed Albert's social media activity. Without naming …

Alexi Lalas takes swipe at Megan Rapinoe and reminds fans how she has mocked Christianity - after US soccer legend called out Korbin Albert over anti-LGBT post: 'If there is a purity test for USWNT, I
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Alexi Lalas takes swipe at Megan Rapinoe and reminds fans how she has mocked Christianity - after US soccer legend called out Korbin Albert over anti-LGBT post: 'If there is a purity test for USWNT, I

Daily Mail  

Megan Rapinoe had called out Albert on her Instagram regarding the post Alexi Lalas has appeared to take a swipe at Megan Rapinoe on X, after she called out US soccer player Korbin Albert over an anti-LGBT TikTok post. LGBTQ+ advocate Megan Rapinoe led, while not specifically mentioning Albert - the criticism of her on social media on Thursday but …

Who is Korbin Albert? All you need to know about USWNT star after she sparked outrage - and criticism from Megan Rapinoe - with anti-LGBTQ+ content online
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Who is Korbin Albert? All you need to know about USWNT star after she sparked outrage - and criticism from Megan Rapinoe - with anti-LGBTQ+ content online

Daily Mail  

USWNT player Korbin Albert came under criticism Thursday after sharing an anti-LGBTQ+ social media post to her TikTok. USWNT player Korbin Albert came under fire after sharing an anti-LGBTQ+ social media post She posted an apology to her Instagram story, where she acknowledged her 'hurtful' actions Albert's posts from Albert garnered negative reaction from ex-USWNT star Megan Rapinoe The 20-year-old …

U.S. midfielder Korbin Albert apologizes for sharing ‘insensitive and hurtful’ social media posts
11 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. midfielder Korbin Albert apologizes for sharing ‘insensitive and hurtful’ social media posts

Associated Press  

PARIS — Korbin Albert, a midfielder for the U.S. women’s national team, apologized Thursday night for having liked and shared social media posts that she described as “offensive, insensitive and hurtful.” The 20-year-old Albert, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, had reportedly reposted anti-LGBTQ+ content on her TikTok account. “I want to sincerely apologize for my actions on social media,” Albert …

USWNT’s Korbin Albert apologizes for social media posts after Megan Rapinoe’s criticism
11 months, 3 weeks ago

USWNT’s Korbin Albert apologizes for social media posts after Megan Rapinoe’s criticism

New York Times  

Recently retired USWNT midfielder Megan Rapinoe responded strongly on Wednesday to anti-LGBTQ content reposted on TikTok this past week by new USWNT midfielder Korbin Albert. “Wake TF up,” Rapinoe wrote in part in an Instagram story on her personal account, addressing the note to “the people who want to hide behind ‘my beliefs’” and saying that “all you believe in …

LGBTQ+ community proud and visible at Women’s World Cup
1 year, 7 months ago

LGBTQ+ community proud and visible at Women’s World Cup

Associated Press  

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — New Zealand striker Hannah Wilkinson has helped create two milestones at the Women’s World Cup. “Last World Cup was so big, especially with the visibility of the U.S. women’s national team winning and fighting with Trump. “It’s just the ad hoc, fun culture of women’s soccer that you’re seeing in this World Cup,” said Freeman, who …

US women’s team boldly embraces off-the-field activist role
5 years, 8 months ago

US women’s team boldly embraces off-the-field activist role

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Setting itself apart from other great American sports teams, the U.S. women’s soccer team is embracing a front-line role in social justice causes even as it savors a fourth world championship. We’re united for nondiscriminatory treatment for all of us.’” The victory in Lyon, coupled with the drive for equal pay, will further entrench the U.S. team …

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