“You can’t win a championship without gays on your team – it’s never been done before, ever,” said USWNT’s Megan Rapinoe at the last Women’s World Cup in 2019. “That’s ‘science’, right there.” And she was proved right: her side went on to win their fourth World Cup. Rapinoe, a lesbian and outspoken supporter of LGBTQ+ rights, played a key part in that historic win. As the top goal scorer of the tournament she won the Golden Boot, and was also awarded the Golden Ball – an award presented to the best overall player of the tournament.
Rapinoe’s theory will be put to the test once again at the 2023 Women’s World Cup this summer, which kicked off in Australia and New Zealand just last week. And, chances are, it’ll ring true. That’s because this year’s tournament is reportedly the gayest yet: at least 94 out players – that’s about one in every eight players – are competing at the event, according to LGBTQ+ sports publication Outsports. Read More
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