As a soccer superstar, Megan Rapinoe is beloved and admired worldwide. But as her millions of fans know, it's not just because of what she does on the pitch. A well known activist, she has been outspoken and a leading voice on several topics like salary payscales, gender inequality, and police brutality. She has also written a book titled "One Life" detailing her experiences in these particular areas, and in this episode she sits down with JJ and Tommy to discuss all of that and more. To cap it off, they all dig into a Top 5/Draft that will surely leave your mouth watering.   

​RUNDOWN

Megan discusses her motivation behind writing her new book

Was it difficult to truly open up during the writing process

On her and Sue's tweets that broke the internet

Reflecting on this personal wave of good fortune that she is presently​ experiencing 

Does she ever take a step back to recognize her legacy

What motivates her to keep competing 

When did she learn how to focus as a professional

Is it difficult to compartmentalize her life 

Breaking down the pay scale/inequality issue in women's soccer

Undertanding how the players fighting for equal pay today will likely never see the benefits in their careers

Did she fully understand/expect the backlash of siding with Colin Kaepernick 

Discussing inequality in sports in general

Has she ever second guessed herself and does she feel vindicated now

On being keenly aware of the noise around her and the release of running through it to win it all

How can the World Cup fandom translate over to the domestic league

What play or moment stands out the most in her career

TOP 5/Draft 

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