Megan Rapinoe Back in the Spotlight – And Getting Torched – For Blasting Rule Protecting Women Athletes

Megan Rapinoe might have left the soccer pitch, but she hasn’t lost her knack for putting her foot in her mouth.

The country’s most infamous former soccer player — as well-known for her disgraceful off-field antics as for her accomplishments — has been largely sidelined to the questionable platform of a podcast since her playing days ended.

But she managed to elbow her way back into the spotlight last week by criticizing an International Olympic Committee ruling aimed at protecting women in sports — and got blasted for her trouble.

Now that she’s no longer an international irritant to the American public, Rapinoe hosts a weekly podcast called “A Touch More” with former WNBA player Sue Bird that’s focused on “obsessing over the newest headlines and breaking down the latest games.”

But the most recent episode showcased Rapinoe on a rant against the IOCC’s long-overdue rule that athletes participating in