U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe stayed true to her word Tuesday ahead of the team’s first match in the Women’s World Cup against Thailand. Rapinoe has vowed in the past not to put her hand over her heart or sing the national anthem. She kept her word while the “Star-Spangled Banner” blared throughout Stade Auguste Dealuane in Reims, France. US WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM KICKS OFF WORLD CUP CAMPAIGN AGAINST THAILANDThe midfielder was ridiculed on social media for her decision. She will definitely be a key player for the U.S. in order to get back to the World Cup title match.

Source: Fox News June 11, 2019 19:18 UTC