Megan Anna Rapinoe (/rəˈpiːnoʊ/; born July 5, 1985) is an American professional soccer midfielder and Olympic gold medalist who plays for Seattle Reign FC in the National Women's Soccer League. She is also a member of the United States women's national soccer team. She previously played for the Chicago Red Stars, Philadelphia Independence and magicJack in Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) as well as Olympique Lyonnais in France's Division 1 Féminine.Rapinoe is internationally known for her crafty style of play and her precise cross to Abby Wambach in the 122nd minute of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinals against Brazil, which resulted in an equalizer goal and eventual win for the Americans after a penalty kick shootout. During the 2012 London Olympics, she scored three goals and tallied a team-high four assists to lead the United States to a gold medal. She is the first player, male or female, to score a Goal Olimpico at the Olympic Games.Rapinoe is an advocate for numerous LGBT organizations, including the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) and Athlete Ally. In 2013, she was awarded the Board of Directors Award by the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center. She is sponsored by Nike, Samsung and DJO Global, and has appeared in multiple promotional pieces for clothing company Wildfang, as well as for Nike.
Professional soccer midfielder/winger, National Women's Soccer League
Education
Foothill High School, Elk Grove Pride, University of Portland
Nationality
American
Parents
Denise Rapinoe, Jim Rapinoe
Siblings
Rachael Rapinoe, Brian Rapinoe
Partner
Sarah Walsh (2009-2013), Sera Cahoone (2015-)
Awards
Women's Professional Soccer League Draft 2009, 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup(gold), 2012 London Olympics (gold), FIFA Women's World Cup (silver), National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame (2015), NWSL Player of the Week for Week 2 (2015 NWSL season)
Nominations
Harry Glickman Professional Female Athlete of the Year award,FIFA World Player of the Year award (2012), Board of Directors Award (2012), Player of the Tournament at the 2013 Algarve Cup (2013)
TV Shows
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Today Show, The Rachel Maddow Show, Good Morning America, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Today Show, The Rachel Maddow Show and Good Morning America, Title IX is Mine: USWNT (2012), Fox Soccer Exclusive: Megan Rapinoe, Keeping Score broadcast by Fullscreen ...