Megan Rapinoe discusses U.S. men's team challenges amid Trump drama
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 7:24 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Megan Rapinoe addressed the distractions faced by the U.S. men’s national team during their World Cup campaign, specifically the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension after Donald Trump's involvement. On her podcast, Rapinoe stated that the men's team was less prepared for the off-field drama compared to her 2019 women's team, which had already navigated their own media scrutiny. She noted that the U.S. men's team struggled with the pressure and scrutiny linked to Trump's comments and the subsequent discussions.
- •Rapinoe compared the scrutiny faced by the men's team to the women's team in 2019.
- •She emphasized the lack of experience among men's team players in handling off-field pressures.
- •The controversy over Balogun's suspension created distractions during a critical tournament.
- •Rapinoe praised Belgium as a strong opponent amid the men's team's struggles.
- 7:24 AMYahoo Sports — Megan Rapinoe Explains Why U.S. Women’s Team Was Better Prepared For Trump Drama
""I'm just bummed for them and bummed for us."
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