'The idea of patriotism and being American is absolutely embodied in Megan Rapinoe,' said one fan.
In the midst of flying confetti and fluttering star-spangled flags in the air, thousands of U.S. Women’s Soccer National Team fans packed around a stretch of lower Manhattan known as the “Canyon of Heroes” on Wednesday to see the World Cup champions at the New York City ticker tape parade. As the players made their victory lap atop red, white and blue floats, the crowds erupted into rousing chant of “U.S.A., U.S.A.
In addition to being lauded as the top scorer for her team and best player of the World Cup tournament, the USWNT star is also being hailed as a true American patriot. As Rapinoe’s float approached, she inspired a palpable excitement as adoring fans screamed her name and strained to catch a glimpse of the purple-haired star in her bright red shades.
“It’s just saying, ‘Look, we’re seeing injustices across the board in this country, whether it’s young black men getting shot in the streets, whether it’s all of the things happening under this administration,’ but taking a stand when ... you have a platform is amazing,” MacLeod added.“Having people who take small steps towards passive disobedience or sometimes even active disobedience is important in this country,” she said. “It doesn’t make you not a patriot.
“You have an incredible responsibility as the chief of this country to take care of every single person, and you need to do better for everyone," Rapinoe added. “She’s built this platform for herself and obviously she’s strong in how she feels and should use her platform to share their opinions, because I think it’s going to help people to share their opinions too,” Pruzinsky added.
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