Megan Rapinoe poses on in front of the Statue of Liberty on the digital cover of Glamour‘s Women of the Year issue, on newsstands October 24th.
Here’s what the 34-year-old World Cup superstar had to share with the mag:
On not caring about being liked: “That’s not how you inspire people. That’s not the kind of personality that affects change – you always have to buck up against society.”
On speaking out on issues of social justice and inequality: “I’m the antithesis of no f**ks given- I give all the f**ks. I just feel that it’s my responsibility to make the world a better place – we all have that responsibility.”
On the expectations placed on women: “We are always having to qualify our accomplishment. We always have to be like: Yes, we won, and we’re inspiring a generation, and we’re touring the country, and we’re social activists, and we’re really marketable, and, and, and! We just did something amazing. Winning the World Cup is very difficult — it’s arduous, it’s a long cycle, it’s hard. And then on top of it, we inspired a movement that transcended the sport. Now we have to come home and fight a lawsuit to convince everyone that we’re worth a little bit more money? That’s bulls**t.”
For more from Megan Rapinoe, visit Glamour.com.