A pale blue and pink banner emblazoned with “Protect Trans Kids” hangs on a railing. A local nonprofit leader known for her work with female-identifying youth hoists a commemorative flag to a standing ovation. This mid-March night has the air of a fundraiser or community organizing event—until columns of fire blast upward with a startling bang and 22 athletes run to their positions on the pitch.
When the OL Reign took the field against the Portland Thorns at Lumen Field earlier this year, Megan Rapinoe and company brought their blend of soccer and social awareness to a new, and much larger, arena. The National Women’s Soccer League
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