Megan Rapinoe on Team-First Leadership

Megan Rapinoe is known for her ability to perform under pressure on the soccer field. In 2019, she led the U.S. women’s team to the World Cup Championship. But Rapinoe’s leadership extends beyond making big goals in high-stakes games. She has embraced her role as team captain and as an advocate for causes she believes in — like gender pay equity. In this episode, she discusses how she grew into her leadership role on the U.S. women’s team, why personal relationships are important to her leadership, and what she does to keep her teammates motivated — especially after hard losses.