Sports NewsUS Soccer Players No Longer Have to Stand During National AnthemSaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintMegan 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.