Why was Megan Rapinoe awarded the Medal of Freedom? USWNT star a recipient of president’s highest honor in 2022

On July 7, Megan Rapinoe will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by U.S. President Joe Biden, along with 16 other individuals in a ceremony at the White House. Among those individuals is fellow athlete Simone Biles.

Rapinoe received a call from Biden on June 23 to inform her of the honor, leading to an amusing exchange with teammate Kelley O’Hara. As the Caller ID screen flashed “White House,” Rapinoe thought it was a prank. Read More

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