Can The USWNT Pull Off An Unprecedented Three-Peat?
A crop of newcomers join U.S. legends like Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan on their quest for another World Cup title.
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Jul 5, 1985
Redding, CA
University of Portland
Daughter of James and Denise Rapinoe...Is the youngest of six children, including three sisters – CeCe, Jennifer and Rachael – and two brothers, Michael and Brian...Twin sister, Rachael, also played soccer at the University of Portland...Engaged to 2020 U.S. Olympian and four-time Olympic basketball gold medalist Sue Bird ...Nicknames is “Pinoe,”...Is an advocate for equality and human rights organizations including LGBTQ, Human Rights Campaign, and the LA Gay and Lesbian Center...Due to the popularity of her hairstyle at the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Nike created T-shirts bearing its likeness......Cannot travel without gum, her beanie, computer, neck pillow, iPod and toothbrush...Was a three-sport athlete in high school, also competing in basketball, and track and field...Interests include playing guitar, going to the beach, shopping and traveling...Rapinoe is included in Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2020.
The two-time defending champions ended up a Group E runners-up after a 0-0 tie with Portugal on Tuesday.
A crop of newcomers join U.S. legends like Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan on their quest for another World Cup title.
Girma, a 22-year-old center back, is the first player of Ethiopian descent to reach the highest echelons of U.S. soccer.