Megan Rapinoe: Redding Royalty [Back Home]

ussoccer.com's "Back Home" continues with a visit to Redding, Calif. Midfielder Megan Rapinoe gives us a tour of her home in Northern California where we meet her mother (Momma Rap) and takes us to some of the sites in the town where she grew up.
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[@fortunateonesf]

So sweet when Mama Pinoe says she thinks Megan doesn't need to get her own place, and then gives Megan a hug.

[@loriboka]

I live in Redding, and Megan is so gracious when she's in town. She even came out to my daughter's high school soccer practice this past spring and ran drills with them. Redding loves our Pinoe!!

[@gracemcganno1857]

Omg your so lucky I dream to meet her💖⚽💖

[@zerosumgamez]

I bet things will be a little different now.

[@jamesreynolds852]

Redding doesn't it's just you.

[@rachelandjolanda]

Def wasn't expecting this but I'm totally digging it! Thanks ussoccer :)

[@3SamSoccer]

This is really nice and for once somebody from Redding that thrives...comes back and has great things to say about their hometown. Class act all the way. Thanks.

[@jamesreynolds852]

All while she bad mouths and disrespects this country. You need to seriously up your standards when it comes to people who you look up to.

[@panqakes24]

Freaking love this girl!!! Smiled through the whole thing!!! :)

[@Estanir]

LOL the pics in Pinoe's bedroom that her mom put up!! XD Gotta love soccer moms

[@rinnybrighteyes]

Thank you so much for this!!!! Pinoe is hilarious. I hope there is a Part 2!!!

[@renecalderon3001]

From a small town in California...to be the best female player in the world..after the 2019 world cup.. Megan Rapinoe became a Rock Star.. Love her..greetings from San Salvador

[@mitchyoung8791]

You can have her!

[@mollyrae1610]

Omg I love her so much, Pinoe truly is amazing, and god that hair! Makes me swoon

[@leesowden3870]

Watching the 2019 womens world cup and she is one hell if a player and love how she stands up for all the wrongs even tho she knows she will get back lash for it respect and keep it all up

[@catherinerobilliard7662]

Well Done! Respect from the UK.

[@torchbearer1973]

@Gary Lee why do u think she has no clue about women's sufferings or wrongs? What makes u a better candidate to decide what qualifies a woman to have a clue about other women?

[@leesowden3870]

@Gary Lee 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 please tell us about your struggles

[@torchbearer1973]

@Gary Lee - you're very good at mansplaining....usually the first sign of a very insecure man

[@leesowden3870]

@Gary Lee absolutely love her she is a inspiration to many who do you inspire with your hate

[@cantrememberchit]

Who wouldn't love this woman??

[@jamesreynolds852]

Maybe all the normal people who don't hate themselves and this country?

[@cantrememberchit9736]

@@jamesreynolds852 "I hate her so much I seek her out on KZbin then complain about her." Sit down you whiney little b*tch. And she's happier than you'll ever be.

[@jamesreynolds852]

@@cantrememberchit9736 Nobody but yourself sought her out. This garbage just popped up in my feed. And you defending Rapinoe's America hating ass just makes you look like an idiot.

[@cantrememberchit9736]

@@jamesreynolds852 And yet you watched it. How many Olympic and World Cup medals have you won for this country, champ? Yeah thats what I thought. Have a seat b*tch.

[@sheshe7j93]

She is such a beautiful person I hope she never moves away from her mom that is such a blessing to have such a close knit family

[@Thiny1991]

One true superstar....unassuming and just pure joy to watch her on the field like a magician and always give 110% plus...

[@elizabethlove6860]

I enjoyed your video. Ignore the haters.

[@captainptmb334]

Exactly. Lotta triggered trumpkins posting on this. Pinoe is an awesome player & person.

[@jamesreynolds852]

@@captainptmb334 Actually it's a lot of people of all races who love this country. Unlike Rapinoe and your dumbass self.

[@parski4]

Favorite US player - great personality!!!

[@jamesreynolds852]

This comment didn't age well.

[@rogerthat5459]

2019 World Champions again!! Congratulations Mujeres! Equal pay!!!!

[@puckettcorneliusjones8242]

She is probably the best soccer player in the world and beats many of the male soccer Super Stars.

[@ruppert5134]

No but she looks like a man.

[@CS-bw5bs]

She amazing but no way the best in the world not even top 100,000

[@aworkinprogress5025]

So proud to be from the same home town! She’s a treasure!

[@mavs2147]

She looks totally different with long hair! Either way, she's gorgeous.

[@jamesreynolds852]

Gorgeous, huh? What girl are you looking at? Because it obviously isn't that manly looking big mouthed fool, Rapinoe.

[@mavs2147]

@@jamesreynolds852 you're replying to comments from 9 years ago. Seek help.

[@joelcanfield9987]

She is so real...im a fan...gooo Megan !

[@dereks66]

Rock star! All the best tomorrow on the world stage.

[@xwrsMCRonslvex2012]

5:52 "this is my house. still have the original basketball hoop and everything." -pans over to house- I died because, she's just sitting at the end of 'someones' driveway. Pinoe for the win!!!!!! Love her so much. She cracks me up!

[@juliana13261]

I love you Megan Rapinoe

[@JR-hy2mq]

She is such an amazing player watching this she shows she is an amazing person also. I didnt realize she was from Redding CA we went there every summer and for the winters to Shasta to ski. Go USWNT you are a great inspiration for the younger generation of soccer players

[@imyuayu]

"i fell almost at every basketball game in high school" lol..lucky now you're a soccer player ;) haha i love her!

[@mexiaboy555]

we love you megan your the best.

[@LeadSalad99]

"They said it was rotting. Whatever. Shoulda just left it."

[@cjnelson122]

I am so Proud. Thank you.

[@teamsantitany99]

at 2:21 i swear you can see the Australia crest on her shorts

[@Amira-be9pj]

Isabella "he's not very smart but we love him" lol

[@Manga_Lloyd]

She's so gorgeous.

[@DavidThomas-rm3xw]

I wish she would take those round sun glasses out of the frames and use them for coasters.

[@bballsuppastar21]

she said i fouled a lot....... i did. hahahaha love it!

[@saeddy]

ikr!!

[@PETERYE823]

Megan is a very beautiful and attractive lady. I love her indeed. Also she is a good soccer mid-field player. Controlled the ball easily with skillfully ..running quickly and her long passing always in the right post as well as corner kick.

[@thecoletrain9698]

she is awesome p.s. love your celebrations

[@Xtuxo]

Pinoe ♥

[@jamesrankins4106]

Good Luck On Today's Game With England Team GO USA 7-2-2k19

[@sparksoffyou]

Mama Rapinoe seems awesome

[@jamesreynolds852]

But her daughter... Not so much.

[@smalldinosaur5372]

ok stop hating on her, she peacefully protested racism, and now people like you insult her relentlessly. leave her alone.

[@TheSalamibaloni]

YESS!

[@dmichaels2130]

I have a twin and it's the same thing we play travel soccer and it is so competitive

[@starbug45]

I missed the game pinoe scored and payed tribute to ali. I would like to see a video of that clip and other goals / team celebrations from the olympics. Pls !!! :)

[@ly9386]

Her nephew has gone through a lot her whole family has Megan’s brother was a drug addict and was in and out of prison and his son is Austin

[@Hellena_Keningale]

Super humble and down to earth, She worths the gold medal.

[@sportschic012]

is that the aussie playing shorts that she has on at 2:20?

[@juliagomez3640]

Has been following means, you are special... Love the vedio..

[@matrixswm1956]

learn how to spell Video

[@flashesofcolor]

omg i think i was sitting near your family at the manchester game!

[@tranphuonganh5350]

Baby😍

[@crizzlok]

Megan that beautiful .....

[@thamirajlawi8360]

She is great lady !!

[@ruppert5134]

He a man

[@nisigate]

Wow she looks different here. What a wonderful athlete

[@DavidThomas-rm3xw]

Ya that was six years ago that's why she looks so different.

[@LikeSooWhatever]

Redding!!! Yea ! Love being from here! I've been to the steakhouse twice! :)

[@richieb.6558]

I enjoyed that story very nice.

[@kaneashby487]

Im not into soccer but if it upsets trumps weak minded base...im into it now

[@katedorrian8900]

Good vid

[@larry42341]

she's beautiful !!!!!!

[@DonCorleone87]

what's the music at 1:51?! sounds so sick

[@Sylvie-R]

Why wasn't I born in Redding, CA? Dang. :)

[@tarbyn]

2:21 Australian soccer shorts, walshy's?

[@bruklincarey8173]

Hahaha my dad whistles too.

[@slinkiegirl2001]

here in 2019 i though megan would be living in a mansion

[@abigailnoel]

She is so damn cute!!!!

[@Tunenine]

So humble.

[@rosalainez8001]

She always was beautiful .and the doggy cute ..love those kind of dog .

[@sparklegirl5587]

Your awesome Megan love watching the women USA ⚽ games love to all the USA soccer Lady's!

[@job5236]

It's so cute how the two sisters had to run back quickly when they heard the whistle. That's probably where Megan got her speed from. And, you know, became familiar with the ref whistle. There's that, too. :)

[@lllorenzo]

Lol that magic comment😂. I love her 😊❤🇺🇸👌

[@TheTurkey98]

It's really crazy knowing exactly where all that is!

[@rosalainez8001]

She is very humble ..we don't need a lot to be happy . look those who has a lot .and they are miserable .and used drug or alcohol to be happy .that no life . this is life with quality

[@TheHollandHS]

The US needs to wake up. Stop This culture war.

[@DaniellaCecere]

Pinoe's wearing Australia shorts. Winning.

[@elisehatake]

i live there! :D

[@crazyracer22]

I agree! I missed that one too! I would love to see the tribute to ali!!

[@Sweebi23]

PINOEEEEE!

[@xxloverxx1997]

There should be a part 2. Just sayin.

[@ejyounggun08]

Megan, you can come stay with me. My best friend from high school lived with me for a year, two friends from Sweden have stayed for more than 2 months, a college friend from Finland for a month, another friend stayed for his high school senior year, so I'm a pretty welcoming person. I live right on the Ohio River, nice view. Good town. Just sayin. :)

[@rogeliotorres9338]

Proud of you Megan!! Great person.

[@marmify17]

"not THE magic, but some magic" hahahah love pinoe!!!

[@denq]

Now I decide to have a PUG in the near future. PUG IS NOT A DRUG!!! I've been driven a HONDA car too.

[@nadzrox12]

2:21 looks like a Pinoe is wearing Matildas' (Australia) shorts naww Walshy must of given that to her! Cute!

[@cpeace9]

Go USA!!!!

[@alonmerrills7547]

i just love Pinoe

[@TheNimerb]

I'll be cheering for her more than anybody on Saterday vs Germany

[@dhman001]

mom looks younger

[@The_Osprey]

Rapinoe rules.

[@alane1000]

she has a pug!!!! she's my idol!!

[@sandrafigueroa3588]

PINOE!!!

[@julykid28]

why are you so perfect? It hurts to look at you.

[@margief1798]

Perfect!! You're fucking delusional.

[@smalldinosaur5372]

oh, im sorry, how many gold medals have you won? and how many world cup wins? none. so shut up and take a seat bitch

[@bonnybeing]

@ 6:23, are those her other sisters?

[@kazoosc]

the common coot ( black water birds with white beak )

[@rinnybrighteyes]

Do not mess with Pinoe's Oak Tree! haha

[@jaiie]

I'm guessing that they're her girlfriends, Sarah Walsh's who played for the Australian soccer team

[@siasdiane7431]

Me gustas rapinoe

[@ausparallen]

haha i noticed that too...and yes.

[@romeroreynaldo3286]

Sabes por eso es que en todo lo que escribo y tomo como punto de partida es algo que Dios padre y Jesucristo nos dió al hombre como pareja es al ser más bello y más bondadoso que es madre es amiga es la guerrera que se faja el pantalón y lucha con todo y contra todo por sus hijos y la mayoría de las veces nosotros como lo machistas que somos los hombres nunca valoramos eso por eso las admiro tanto y ustedes mis queridas amigas todo el equipo tienen un gran valor humano y por eso están donde están porque tienen un espíritu Guerrero que jamás se rinde ante nadie ni ante nada y de sierto te digo que cada ser humano tiene el mismo potencia de Aser lo que se propone solo que hay que hora con determinación y entereza paso a paso y dar siempre lo mejor y lo mucho de ti en lo que más te gusta Aser y todas las metas que te pongas con disciplina constancia y perseverancia y con la firme desicion de que todo es posible nada es imposible para la mente humana solo hora Asia adelante con respeto y dignidad sobre los que te rodean y todo tu equipo tiene todas esas cualidades y lo más importante su juego lo asen con armonía y siempre juegan con amor Asia su camiseta y con amor Asia su afición y no como tanta estrellas que lo asen simplemente pensando en el que que contrato le ofrecerán piensan siempre en don dinero y es cuando pierden la brújula y pierden su esencia porque todo va de la mano solo juega a Divertite y juega a ganar siempre porque eres una ganadora y siempre lo serás tú y todo tu magnífico equipo y solo den todo de ustedes y nunca piense que les puede dar el mundo si no que pueden ustes Aser por mejorar el mundo para ser metes personas y mejores seres humanos para encontrar el verdadero equilibrio de la vida

[@throughkaleidoscopes]

*sigh* ooh pinoe, so delightful (:

[@cranscape]

That's a lot of Rapinoes living there.

[@eland65]

Go holland

[@meganfarrell3986]

My name is Megan Tooo

[@mxnloser]

at 2:39 i have those same shoes =)

[@jamessollazzo2966]

nice humble beginnings! when did she turn evil?