NYPD is investigating vandalizing of Megan Rapinoe posters as possible hate crime

Rapinoe and her teammates were feted with a ticker tape parade Wednesday in New York City to celebrate the US Women's National Team fourth World Cup title.

During a rally after the parade, Rapinoe, who won the tournament's Golden Boot and Golden Ball, given to the top scorer and to the contest's MVP, walked out last, holding the World Cup high to rowdy applause.

She has transcended her role as a star athlete to advocate for gender equality and equal pay , among other social justice causes . She has also used her platform to take on President Trump, whom she has frequently criticized in past weeks.

Source: CNN

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