Megan Rapinoe's two-goal game against France set Twitter afire with hot reactions
U.S. women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe dominated Friday’s game against France. The 33-year-old Rapinoe scored both the team’s goals, paving the way for the U.S. to defeat France 2-1.
Given the week Rapinoe has had — she feuded publicly with President Donald Trump — both her goals elicited some hot reactions from Twitter.
After scoring her first goal, Rapinoe ran over to the crowd and extended both arms out.
Turns out, that pose was pretty perfect for the Internet. Not surprisingly, people were quick to try and make Rapinoe’s pose the newest meme.
Rapinoe’s girlfriend, Sue Bird, was among them:
— Sue Bird (@S10Bird) June 28, 2019
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) June 28, 2019
Nothing but respect for my president. https://t.co/gFFljeEDj5
— 𝗥𝗲𝘆-𝗥𝗲𝘆 🤞🏾✌🏾 (@TheNoLookPass) June 28, 2019
Many reactions referenced politics.
when the president finds out megan rapinoe scored two goals vs. france. pic.twitter.com/0XqiO6SBVY
— C.D. Carter (@CDCarter13) June 28, 2019
Trump trying to downplay Megan Rapinoe’s greatness in his head... pic.twitter.com/nq5ELvJ6dd
— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) June 28, 2019
Pretty impressive that Megan Rapinoe was able to score, what with all that protesting she’s been doing all match
— Jay Busbee (@jaybusbee) June 28, 2019
Some weren’t necessarily political, but were from actual politicians.
.@USWNT just pulled off an incredible win against a tough, tough challenger!! Way to make us proud out there. You have the whole country cheering you on! https://t.co/eHmzWtYhM1
— Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) June 28, 2019
While others focused on Rapinoe being the GOAT ... sometimes literally.
THE USWNT IS HEADED TO THE SEMIFINAL pic.twitter.com/Hn3Eh4uVHu
— SB Nation (@SBNation) June 28, 2019
if rapinoe is ron swanson and bacon and eggs are goals pic.twitter.com/FQ8kWlcVOI
— adam (@adamamin) June 28, 2019
ICONIC 🇺🇸
(via @brfootball) pic.twitter.com/BtibJwWXyt— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 28, 2019
With the win, the U.S. women’s team will advance to the semifinals. They’ll take on England on July 2.
It also guarantees at least four more days of Rapinoe and Trump continuing to verbally spar with each other. That will ensure the memes stay fresh, at least.
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