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Megan Rapinoe rips Donald Trump, USWNT critics and Spain’s celebratory kiss on lips

LOS ANGELES — Megan Rapinoe would take the shot again. The one that seemed like a sure thing when Rapinoe lined up for her kick during the tiebreaking shootout at the end of the U.S.-Sweden game in the Women’s World Cup round of 16. The one that could have helped keep the Americans in the tournament but instead sailed high over the crossbar. The one that was openly mocked by former President ...
The United States' Megan Rapinoe on the field against Vietnam in a World Cup group match at Eden Park on Saturday, July 22, 2023, in Auckland, New Zealand.

LOS ANGELES — Megan Rapinoe would take the shot again.

The one that seemed like a sure thing when Rapinoe lined up for her kick during the tiebreaking shootout at the end of the U.S.-Sweden game in the Women’s World Cup round of 16.

The one that could have helped keep the Americans in the tournament but instead sailed high over the crossbar.

The one that was openly mocked by former President

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