Sports NewsUS Soccer Players No Longer Have to Stand During National Anthem00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintMegan Rapinoe kneels during the National Anthem prior to the match between the United States and the Netherlands at Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., on Sept. 18, 2016. Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesZachary StieberSenior Reporter6/11/2020|Updated: 6/11/2020Soccer players representing the United States can kneel during the national anthem after a rule change by the U.S. Soccer Federation.The federation’s board of directors voted 604-1 to repeal a policy implemented several years ago that required players to stand during the anthem.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesPepsi Says It Will Release Doritos and Cheetos Without Artificial FlavorsNov 13, 2025Government Reopens After Longest Shutdown in US History: 4 Things to KnowNov 13, 2025FDA Officials Announce New Pathway for Bespoke Gene TherapiesNov 13, 2025What to Know About Food Stamps as Congress Poised to End ShutdownNov 12, 2025Related Topicsnational anthemMegan RapinoeUS Soccer
