Megan Rapinoe Speaking Fee: $125,000 to $150,000
Speaking Fee:
$125,000 to $150,000
Travels From:
SEA - Seattle, WA
Travels From:
SEA - Seattle, WA
Primary Topic Category:
Sports
Primary Topic Category:
Sports
Secondary Topic Category:
Women's Events
Secondary Topic Category:
Women's Events
Megan Rapinoe Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Two-time World Cup Champion and co-captain of the US Women’s National Team, Megan Rapinoe is a fan favorite and one of the team’s most technical players. A vocal leader on and off the pitch, Megan helped lead the USWNT to the 2019 Women’s World Cup Championship scoring some of the biggest goals of the tournament. Megan took home the tournament’s two top honors – the Golden Boot for top scorer, and the Golden Ball for the best player in the tournament.
Megan Anna Rapinoe, born on July 5, 1985, in Redding, California, is celebrated both for her soccer prowess and her activism. She began her career at the University of Portland, where her impressive performances led to a call-up to the USWNT in 2006. Despite facing early career challenges, including ACL injuries, Rapinoe emerged as a key player for the national team. She played a pivotal role in the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup, particularly remembered for her last-minute assist to Abby Wambach in the quarterfinals against Brazil.
Rapinoe’s international career peaked with her contributions to the USWNT's victories in the 2012 London Olympics, where she made history by scoring directly from a corner kick, and the FIFA Women’s World Cups in 2015 and 2019. In 2019, she not only won the Golden Boot as the top scorer but also the Golden Ball as the best player of the tournament. Her club career saw her playing for several teams, most notably OL Reign, where she became a fan favorite and club legend.
Beyond her athletic achievements, Rapinoe is widely respected for her advocacy. She has been a vocal supporter of LGBTQ rights and gender equality, famously kneeling during the national anthem in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick’s protest against racial injustice. Her contributions to social causes earned her a spot in Time’s 100 Most Influential People and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2022.
As she transitions from her playing career, Rapinoe continues to influence through her activism and public appearances, solidifying her legacy as a trailblazer in both sports and social justice.