Megan Rapinoe '100% supportive of trans inclusion,' implores people to look at issue more broadly

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U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe expressed her support for transgender inclusion in sports in a recent interview published Sunday.

Rapinoe, who is engaged to WNBA legend Sue Bird, talked to Time magazine about a bevy of topics, including transgender people playing the same sports as the gender they identify as. Rapinoe was asked about the challenges she faces in her LGBTQ advocacy.

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Megan Rapinoe, #15 of OL Reign, looks on before the game against the San Diego Wave at Lumen Field on April 14, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.  (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

"For a long time, I was the only player that was out. And so just being the only spokesperson and making sure I’m setting the right example, saying the right things, whether it comes to gay marriage or difficult and nuanced topics like trans inclusion in sports," Rapinoe told the magazine. 

"Those are the challenges of just continuing to stay educated. I am not just speaking for me, I’m speaking for a lot of people. I don’t want to make anything weird. Nothing goes unsaid. Speak it plainly. And I’m gonna speak it loudly, and I think that that helps other people who maybe don’t have the ability to do that, or who aren’t in a place to do that quite yet."

Rapinoe expressed support for "trans inclusion."

"I’m 100% supportive of trans inclusion. People do not know very much about it. We’re missing almost everything. Frankly, I think what a lot of people know is versions of the right’s talking points because they’re very loud. They’re very consistent, and they’re relentless," the Olympic gold medalist said.

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