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Early playing of anthem prevents Rapinoe from taking a knee again
Early playing of anthem prevents Rapinoe from taking a knee again
Megan Rapinoe had planned to take a knee during the national anthem before a second straight National Women's Soccer League game with her Seattle Reign, in support of the similar actions by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.But on Wednesday, the Washington Spirit denied her the opportunity.The home team, anticipating the United States women's national team star's protest, simply played the anthem while the players were still in the locker room.
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Digest: Rapinoe anthem protest stymied by team's move
Digest: Rapinoe anthem protest stymied by team's move
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Rapinoe stymied in bid for second national anthem protest
Rapinoe stymied in bid for second national anthem protest
The Washington Spirit prevented Seattle midfielder Megan Rapinoe from kneeling again during the national anthem by altering its pregame ceremonies rather than "subject our fans and friends to the disrespect we feel such an act would represent."
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