Megan Rapinoe criticizes discourse on transgender athletes in podcast episode
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Megan Rapinoe, former U.S. women’s national soccer team winger, expressed her views on transgender athlete participation in sports during the premiere of her podcast 'Why Are You Like This?' She criticized recent comments made by WNBA player Sophie Cunningham that sparked debate. Rapinoe argued that such statements contribute to harmful narratives and exclusion of transgender individuals in sports, emphasizing the need for accountability. She highlighted that laws currently being discussed unfairly target young people, framing the conversation in a protective manner that misrepresents the reality of trans athletes. Rapinoe's activism remains a priority as she continues to engage with media ahead of her documentary release.
- •Megan Rapinoe launched her podcast 'Why Are You Like This?' on August 7, 2026.
- •Rapinoe responded to statements made by WNBA player Sophie Cunningham regarding transgender athletes.
- •She criticized the framing of transgender inclusion as a threat to young girls' sports.
- •Rapinoe emphasized historical policies that have effectively included trans athletes without issue.
- •The ongoing discourse is part of a larger conversation about athlete activism and inclusion.
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Megan Rapinoe offers scathing take on transgender athlete discourse: ‘Are you serious?’
"Former U.S. women’s national team winger Megan Rapinoe was as heralded for winning World Cups as she was for unrelenting activism. She may have retired from soccer three years ago, but she’s more committed now to activism than ever. So, it’s only right that Rapinoe opened her premiere Why Are You Like This? podcast episode…
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