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Megan Rapinoe Slams Men's Team's 'Never Chase Reality' Slogan

12/16/2025

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Megan Rapinoe, former U.S. women's national team star, criticized the U.S. men's 2026 slogan 'Never Chase Reality' as implying a lack of confidence.
In a podcast, she questioned why the team did not choose a more positive phrase like 'Dream big'.
The campaign is narrated by Marcello Hernandez and aims to embody the American dream by encouraging players to defy the odds, noting the team's 2002 quarterfinal appearance.

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Megan Rapinoe, former U.S. women's national team star, criticized the U.S. men's 2026 slogan 'Never Chase Reality' as implying a lack of confidence.
In a podcast, she questioned why the team did not choose a more positive phrase like 'Dream big'.
The campaign is narrated by Marcello Hernandez and aims to embody the American dream by encouraging players to defy the odds, noting the team's 2002 quarterfinal appearance.