'She is a force of nature on and off the field, a trailblazing soccer player who also proves every day how large and loud a voice a socially conscious athlete can have in 2019.'
United States forward Megan Rapinoe celebrates scoring her team's first goal during the France 2019 Women's World Cup quarterfinal football match between France and United States, on June 28, 2019, at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris.
"Even in a year with many great candidates, choosing Megan as the Sportsperson of the Year was an easy decision," said Steve Cannella, co-editor-in-chief of Sports Illustrated."She is a force of nature on and off the field, a trailblazing soccer player who also proves every day how large and loud a voice a socially conscious athlete can have in 2019."
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