WATCH: USWNT star Megan Rapinoe signs 15-foot mural painted in her honor

36-year-old football legend Megan Rapinoe excels as a winger or midfielder on the pitch. She is the captain of OL Reign of the National Women’s Soccer League with the United States National Team. Notably, in 2019, she received the FIFA Player of the Year award.

Rapinoe also guided the national team to winning gold at the London 2012 Summer Olympics, winning the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

For his esteemed service to his teams and pure brilliance on the pitch, Rapinoe received a 15-foot mural painted in his honor; a very special tribute indeed.

A beautiful tribute to Megan Rapinoe

Recently, a 15 foot mural was painted on the exterior wall of the Black Hart of St. Paul in honor of Megan Rapinoe. The Black Hart is a queer bar and mid-neighborhood footballer that serves the LGBTQ + community.

The football star recently visited the 15-foot mural on her own and illuminated the wall in signature above using a purple spray. The artwork was colorful enough to represent Megan’s iconic outstretched arms pose.

Megan also posted much the same with a photo on her official Instagram account. She felt special and mentioned the bar owner and the artist who was behind this amazing gesture.

While visiting the mural, she specifically expressed her gratitude to the artist.

“@cyfioneThank you for this beautiful work of art,“said Megan.

Rapinoe rightly deserves all the appreciation and respect. She has overcome countless hardships to get to where she is today, giving extraordinary performances throughout.

Rapinoe’s role in the fight for equal pay

Recently, one of the highest paid women in college sports, Dawn Staley, appeared on ABC News. Staley spoke about the fight for equal pay in the interview.

There was a recent HBO documentary about Rapinoe and his fellow player’s famous lawsuit against the American Football Federation. It gave Staley the inspiration and the strength to keep fighting for the right.

“There was a special on the women’s national football team – “LFG”, I watched it, and they gave me the strength I needed to keep going through what they were going through,Staley revealed.

She notably credited Megan Rapinoe and the United States National Women’s Football Team for their contribution to combat.

“So Megan [Rapinoe] and the crew, I appreciate you for your fight, “she added.

Whether it’s football or the outside world, Rapinoe always finds a way to contribute to society. Without a doubt, she is a legend.

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