1. Home
  2. Our Speakers
  3. Megan Rapinoe

Megan Rapinoe

NEW EXCLUSIVE
  • Co-Captain and Star of the United States Women's National Soccer Team
  • 2x World Cup Champion
  • NYT Best-Selling Author, 'One Life'

Add to my speaker list

Two-time World Cup Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, Megan Rapinoe is a true soccer legend. 

A vocal leader in every aspect of her life, Megan helped lead the US Women’s National Team to the 2019 Women’s World Cup Championship, where she took home the tournament’s two top honors – the Golden Boot for top scorer, and the Golden Ball for the best player in the tournament. Megan retired in 2023 and among numerous soccer accolades, is also a New York Times Best-Selling author, one of Time100’s Most Influential People, and a recent Presidential Medal of Freedom award recipient. Rapinoe had her jersey retired by the OL Reign (the first player in franchise history and the second player in the entire NWSL to have this honor) and was inducted into the University of Portland Hall of Fame.  

At the end of 2022, Megan launched A Touch More, a production company focused on elevating stories about revolutionaries who move culture forward. The company champions narratives centered on identity, activism, and underrepresented communities. Their first scripted TV series, Playing the Field—based on the bestselling novel Cleat Cute - is currently in development. The ensemble series is set in the world of women’s soccer and follows a young player navigating life as a rookie, her dream of making the national team, and a budding romance with the team captain.

Megan is renowned for her advocacy in LGBTQ+ rights, racial equality, and gender equity and has been able to intersect her passion for humanity and authenticity. 

 

Megan Rapinoe headshot
Megan Rapinoe's full World Cup parade speech | Eyewitness News ABC7NY - Get Sharable Link
Talks & Conversations with Megan Rapinoe
Expand all >

Playing to Win: Leadership, Grit, and Rising to the Big Moments

Champions aren’t made when everything is easy — they are made in the moments of highest pressure, greatest challenge, and boldest risk. In this dynamic and inspiring talk, MEGAN RAPINOE shares the lessons she's learned from a career defined by rising to the occasion. From leading the U.S. Women’s Na ...

Champions aren’t made when everything is easy — they are made in the moments of highest pressure, greatest challenge, and boldest risk. In this dynamic and inspiring talk, MEGAN RAPINOE shares the lessons she's learned from a career defined by rising to the occasion. From leading the U.S. Women’s National Team to World Cup victories to scoring some of the biggest goals on the world’s biggest stage, Megan knows what it takes to perform when everything is on the line.

Drawing on stories from pivotal matches, training camps, and behind-the-scenes leadership moments, Megan explores how grit, preparation, trust, and fearless authenticity form the foundation for success. She offers practical insights into building mental resilience, making tough decisions under pressure, and inspiring teams to believe — not just in the goal, but in each other.

Whether you’re leading a company, coaching a team, or navigating a personal crossroads, Megan’s message is clear: greatness comes from the courage to embrace the hardest moments, and leadership is forged when you dare to meet the pressure with passion, confidence, and purpose.

Reimagining Success: Building Brands That Stand for Something

As the co-founder of Re-Inc, A Touch More, and a groundbreaking collaborator with Nike, MEGAN RAPINOE explores how modern entrepreneurship goes beyond selling products—it’s about building brands that reflect values, inspire communities, and drive cultural change. She shares lessons in creativity, ri ...

As the co-founder of Re-Inc, A Touch More, and a groundbreaking collaborator with Nike, MEGAN RAPINOE explores how modern entrepreneurship goes beyond selling products—it’s about building brands that reflect values, inspire communities, and drive cultural change. She shares lessons in creativity, risk-taking, and building ventures that blend business success with social impact.

Facebook  Instagram  X 
(-)
Books by Megan Rapinoe
One Life

One Life

(-)
Press & Media
Megan Rapinoe's visibility shines a light for the LGBTQ+ community - Olympics
Inside Megan Rapinoe’s Foray Into Ceramics and Colorful Home Life in NYC - Architectural Digest
(-)
Ideas for the Meeting Planner
(-)
Biography

Two-time World Cup Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, Megan Rapinoe is a true soccer legend. 

A vocal leader in every aspect of her life, Megan helped lead the US Women’s National Team to the 2019 Women’s World Cup Championship, where she took home the tournament’s two top honors – the Golden Boot for top scorer, and the Golden Ball for the best player in the tournament. Megan retired in 2023 and among numerous soccer accolades, is also a New York Times Best-Selling author, one of Time100’s Most Influential People and a recent Presidential Medal of Freedom award recipient. Rapinoe had her jersey retired by the OL Reign (the first player in franchise history and the second player in the entire NWSL to have this honor) and was inducted into the University of Portland Hall of Fame.  

At the end of 2022, Megan launched A Touch More, a production company focused on elevating stories about revolutionaries who move culture forward. The company champions narratives centered on identity, activism, and underrepresented communities. Their first scripted TV series, Playing the Field—based on the bestselling novel Cleat Cute - is currently in development. The ensemble series is set in the world of women’s soccer and follows a young player navigating life as a rookie, her dream of making the national team, and a budding romance with the team captain.

Megan is renowned for her advocacy in LGBTQ+ rights, racial equality and gender equity and has been able to intersect her passion for humanity and authenticity. 

Rapinoe currently resides in New York and Seattle

More ideas that might interest you:
Athletes, Coaches & Sports Figures
Authors of Inspiration
Authors of Non-Fiction
Celebrities & Marquee Speakers
Directors & Producers
Exclusive to HWA
Innovators & Entrepreneurs
Leadership & Strategic Management
LGBTQ+ Speakers
LGBTQ+ Topics
Marketing & Branding
New to HWA
Olympians
Peak Performance
Podcasters
Social Change
Social Justice & Equity
Sports Inspiration
Teamwork
Women Speakers
Women's History Month