'It's almost as if it feeds her': US coach praises Megan Rapinoe after turbulent week

It's been quite the week for Megan Rapinoe. Having been caught up in a war of words with none other than President Trump, the USWNT forward scored two goals to lead her side to the semifinals of the Women's World Cup.

Having been caught up in a war of words with none other than US President Donald Trump, the USWNT forward scored two goals to lead her side to the semifinals of the Women's World Cup.Rapinoe's double saw off host France in what was the most anticipated match of this year's tournament and US head coach Jill Ellis used her post-match press conference to heap praise on her co-captain.

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