American soccer star Megan Rapinoe made headlines this week after reports resurfaced a months-old statement of hers that she wouldn’t attend a celebration at the White House if the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team won the World Cup. The co-captain’s comments drew the ire of President Donald Trump and the support of many others, including Rapinoe’s girlfriend, basketball all-star Sue Bird. Championship sports teams visiting the White House has been a long-standing tradition, however a number of teams and high-profile athletes have said no to such visits since Trump took office in 2017. When asked in January if she would visit the White House if the team successfully defended its World Cup title, Rapinoe said in no uncertain terms, that she would not be “going to the f*****g White House.” That comment had gone largely unnoticed until recently, where its resurfacing drew both applause and rebuke, particularly from the White House’s current occupant. “I am a big fan of the American Team, and Women’s Soccer, but Megan should WIN first before she TALKS! Finish the job!” Trump posted on Twitter in response to Rapinoe’s comment. He added that the administration hadn’t invited the team when Rapinoe made the comment but…