U.S. women’s national soccer team star Corbin Albert was booed during Saturday’s SheBelieves Cup win over Japan.
Albert came on in the 78th minute of the match at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. When the Penn State announcer mentioned Albert’s name, boos could be heard inside the Atlanta Falcons’ stadium.
She entered the game after Lindsey Horan’s penalty kick gave the USA a 2-1 lead. With that score, the United States won the game.
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Corbin Albert of the United States arrives on the field before USWNT training at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Area on April 4, 2024 in Marietta, Georgia. (Brad Smith/ISI Photo/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)
The apparent hostility towards Albert came after she sparked backlash with social media posts about the LGBTQ+ community. According to a reporter for The Athletic, a TikTok video she reposted included a sermon that she was wrong for being gay and “feeling trans.”
According to reports, another screenshot released was accompanied by the caption, “God took time off to work a miracle so that Megan Rapinoe could sprain her ankle in the last game of her life.” Albert was reportedly seen liking an Instagram post that mocked Megan Rapinoe’s injuries.
Rapinoe criticized Albert’s post.
“For those of you who want to hide behind what you believe in, I have one question for you: You make all kinds of spaces look safer, more inclusive, more whole, better. , do you bring out the best in someone?” Rapinoe wrote in a post she shared on Instagram.
“Because if you believe in his hatred, you’re not alone,” Rapinoe continued. “And kids are literally killing themselves because of this hate. Wake up, TF, wake up!”
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Corbin Albert high-fives Lindsey Horan of the United States during USWNT training at the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Area on April 5, 2024 in Marietta, Georgia. (Brad Smith/ISI Photo/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)
Rapinoe signed a message that read, “Really, No. 15,” which is the jersey number Albert currently wears.
Shortly after Rapinoe shared the post, Albert posted an apology.
“I sincerely apologize for my actions.” Social media. “Liking and sharing posts that are offensive, insensitive, and harmful is immature, disrespectful, and was never my intent,” her statement said.
“I am truly disappointed in myself and deeply apologize for the hurt I caused to my teammates, other players, fans, friends and anyone I offended.
“I truly believe that everyone should feel safe and respected everywhere, in every arena,” she continued. “I know my actions were not commensurate with that and I sincerely apologize. It is an honor and privilege to play this sport on the world stage and I am committed to doing better. .”
Rapinoe recently slammed people who mock her injuries, saying during a podcast appearance last month that there is a “special place in hell” for people who celebrate them.
PSG’s Colvin Albert (centre left) celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Women’s Champions League quarter-final match between Paris Saint-Germain and BK Hacken at the Parc des Princes in Paris on March 28, 2024. . (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
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Albert, 20, plays at club level in France for Paris Saint-Germain. She has appeared in seven games for the United States, and she was a starter in this year’s Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup.
Fox News’ Paulina Dedaj and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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