(CNN) US soccer international and Seattle Reign midfielder Megan Rapinoe knelt during the national anthem before her team's clash with the Chicago Red Stars in a show of solidarity with San Francisco 49ers' quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Rapinoe told American Soccer Now that the gesture was a "little nod to Kaepernick and everything that he's standing for right now. Seattle Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane also sat during the national anthem prior to his team's game against the Oakland Raiders. He told reporters that he felt similarly to what Kaepernick had expressed and wanted to show support for him. CNN has reached out to Rapinoe, the Seattle Reign and the National Women's Soccer League for comment.

Source: CNN September 05, 2016 05:48 UTC