By the time Megan Rapinoe came out in July 2012, she already had a Nike deal and plenty of fame, per Elle. Her soccer success and bold personality continued to win over fans and she snagged an Olympic gold medal as well as a World Cup win, noted Yahoo! Life. She founded Rapinoe SC with her twin sister in 2015, and in 2016, Colin Kaepernick inspired her to take a knee during the national anthem before a game, per The Guardian.
The kneeling caused a significant amount of backlash, stunned her family, and affected her business with her sister. The twins' business relied on apparel sales and training clinics, and the drop in interest for both was significant and long-lasting.
Rapinoe bounced back, though. Sports Illustrated named her the Sportsperson of the year in 2019 and she racked up soccer wins nationally, internationally, and at the Olympics. Players Bio indicated that Rapinoe likely earned about $168,000 in salary at the peak of her career with Reign FC and received more than $245,000 for the 2019 World Cup.
Plenty of endorsement deals developed for Rapinoe, further elevating her net worth. In addition to Nike, she's had deals with Vitamin Water, Samsung, DJO Global, and Wildfang. Rapinoe released her book "One Life" in November 2020, and Sporty Tell referenced additional partnerships with Loewe, VISA, LUNA Bar, Procter & Gamble, Hulu, and BodyArmor. As a result of those numerous opportunities, Rapinoe has an estimated net worth of $3 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
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