Why did Rapinoe take what should be a moment of national pride, and a big moment for women and women's sports, and make it all about hate?

The country was behind her and her the team. In the world of soccer, and women's sports in general, that is really something in the US. But instead of listening to her better angel, she made this all about hatred. She took a moment where we could all come together and made it about TDS. What she did to... show more The country was behind her and her the team. In the world of soccer, and women's sports in general, that is really something in the US.

But instead of listening to her better angel, she made this all about hatred. She took a moment where we could all come together and made it about TDS. What she did to women't sports and soccer really is a shame.
Update: Maybe she just took the bait from the reporter, but she really ran with it.
Update 2: I wonder if all her teammates are aware of how badly she hurt them and the sport. It just cast a shadow over the whole thing.
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