USWNT player apologizes for 'offensive, insensitive' social media activity after Megan Rapinoe takes aim

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U.S. women’s national team midfielder Korbin Albert issued an apology Thursday after she was called out by former U.S. captain Megan Rapinoe for commenting on social media content Rapinoe ripped for being hateful toward the LGBTQ community. 

Rapinoe, who’s legendary career came to an untimely end when she suffered an Achilles injury in the final match of her career in November, posted a lengthy message indirectly aimed at Albert Thursday. 

Reign forward Megan Rapinoe, right, stays down after an injury as midfielder Rose Lavelle (16) and midfielder Jess Fishlock, center, check on her during the first half of the NWSL championship game against NJ/NY Gotham Nov. 11, 2023, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

"For people who want to hide behind ‘my beliefs’ I would just ask one question, are you making any type of space safer, more inclusive, more whole, any semblance of better, bringing the best out of anyone?" Rapinoe wrote in a post shared on Instagram stories. 

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"Because if you aren’t all you believe in his hate," Rapinoe continued. "And kids are literally killing themselves because of this hate. Wake, TF up!"

Rapinoe signed the message "yours truly, #15," a jersey number Albert now wears. 

At the center of the controversy were videos reposted by Albert on TikTok. According to The Athletic, one video included a sermon that said being gay and "feeling transgender" is wrong. 

Korbin Albert of the United States during the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup final game between Brazil and USWNT at Snapdragon Stadium March 10, 2024, in San Diego.  (John Todd/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

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