Soccer prowess, strong voice: Why Seattle's Megan Rapinoe became SI's Sportsperson of the Year
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Megan Rapinoe, who lives in Seattle with girlfriend Sue Bird of the Seattle Storm, has been visible in national headlines all year
Certainly for her soccer prowess. This year, she scored the single goal that brought Team USA a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands in the World Cup. The moment that followed: Rapinoe raised her arms triumphantly toward the crowd, head tipped, in a proud, iconic moment. Also this year, Rapinoe was awarded the Golden Ball (given to the best player at each…