Washington Spirit prevent Megan Rapinoe's anthem protest

[DigitalDrifter]

This is a good alternative. If there are going to be players who disrespect our country, then play our Anthem when they're not on the field.

BOYDS, Md. — Though Megan Rapinoe wanted to continue her stand in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick before the Seattle Reign’s NWSL game against the Washington Spirit on Wednesday, she wasn’t given the chance.

On Sunday, the midfielder became the first active non-black professional athlete to display support for the 49ers quarterback when she took a knee for the national anthem before the Reign’s game, but on Wednesday night the hosts played The Star-Spangled Banner before the teams took the field for the game.

“In light of Seattle Reign and U.S. Women’s National Team member Megan Rapinoe’s public declaration that she intended to ‘take a knee’ during the United States’ National Anthem tonight, we decided to play the anthem in our stadium ahead of schedule rather than subject our fans and friends to the disrespect we feel such an act would represent,” the team said in a statement.

NWSL's Washington Spirit prevent Megan Rapinoe's anthem protest

 

[DigitalDrifter]

By the way, with the win over the Reign, the Spirit clinched a playoff spot.
Suck on that Megan.

 

[JOSweetHeart]

Why does the anthem have to be done at an earlier time? Why can't those who aren't fans just leave until it is done?

God bless you always!!!

Holly

P.S. How many people in the big picture would actually get up and leave when the performance of our nation's anthem took place?