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Where is Megan Rapinoe? (Original Post)
nocoincidences
Jul 2019
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Watchfoxheadexplodes
(3,496 posts)1. ESPN "no reason given for removal"
She was seen on the field but not in lineup for today.
redwitch
(15,112 posts)2. What?!?
I was just about to turn on the game. I hope she is okay!
Watchfoxheadexplodes
(3,496 posts)3. Not disciplined they say
tblue37
(66,237 posts)4. Injury? nt
3catwoman3
(26,159 posts)5. Commentator Aly Wagner said a really shitty thing after...
...the first US goal was put in by Press, the player in for Rapinoe - No Rapinoe, no problem. Why on earth would she say something mean-spirited like that?
Why not something upbeat like, Way to step up in Megans absence!?
Sheesh...
Jimbo S
(3,028 posts)7. I didn't think it was malicious.
3catwoman3
(26,159 posts)8. I hope not, but it just didn't...
...sound good to my ear.
Jimbo S
(3,028 posts)9. I think the intention of the comment
was to point out the depth of talent the team has. A starter goes out, a sub is there without missing a beat.
DinahMoeHum
(22,665 posts)6. Hamstring strain. . .not serious.
Last edited Tue Jul 2, 2019, 07:35 PM - Edit history (1)
If there was even a slight indication of an injury, then it would make perfect sense for the coaches to rest her for the championship final on July 7.
Relax, she's gonna be okay.