THE CHAMPIONS
Sports have always been an “American pastime,” which means they’re representative of our broader culture and politics, as well. That’s why it’s incredible to think that we may finally be reaching a point where there’s a generation of LGBTQ+ athletes who refuse to be sidelined due to their identity. Here, our Champions of the Year.
MEGAN RAPINOE
U.S. WOMEN’S NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM CHAMPION AND FIFA WORLD PLAYER OF THE YEAR
For an athlete who was already one of the most dominant soccer players in history, this was a game-changing year for Megan Rapinoe. The U.S. Women’s National Team won its second consecutive World Cup and fourth overall title since 1991, and FIFA awarded Rapinoe, the team’s captain, its prestigious Golden Ball and Golden Boot, a pair of honors given to
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