9.16.16
ASN Morning Read: HAO, Rapinoe Share the Spotlight
In her final game for the United States national team, Heather O'Reilly scored a hat trick and left the game to a standing ovation; Megan Rapinoe's national anthem protest continued to cause a stir.
- Megan Rapinoe knelt during the national anthem before the United States women’s 9-0 win against Thailand in Columbus. “I truly believe in what I'm doing and the things that I'm saying and the need for this conversation to happen, especially in light of what happened last night in this city.”
#USWNT midfielder Megan Rapinoe kneels during the national anthem before her game against Thailand in Columbus pic.twitter.com/cQUkqkYgEo
— Kyle Robertson (@KRobPhoto) September 16, 2016
- U.S. Soccer released a statement:
U.S. Soccer released this statement following Megan Rapinoe's continued protest during the national anthem. pic.twitter.com/FqzJc7wP3O
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 16, 2016
- Heather O’Reilly scored a hat trick(!) in her final game for the national team and received a standing ovation when she was subbed off near the end of the match.
For the last time for the #USWNT... @HeatherOReilly
— Our Game Magazine (@OurGameMagazine) September 16, 2016
Classy all the way.
Nothing but respect.#ThanksHAO pic.twitter.com/46rMjqWjIl
