USWNT legend Megan Rapinoe and Ted Lasso actor Jason Sudeikis were spotted courtside for UConn's loss to Notre Dame in a NCAA women's basketball game.
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UConn lose to rivals Notre Dame Celebs watch women's basketball gameMegan Rapinoe and Ted Lasso courtsideGetty ImagesWHAT HAPPENED?
During Notre Dame's clash against UConn, actor Sudeikis was seen conversing with United States World Cup winner Rapinoe, with wife and former basketball player Sue Bird right next to them. When they were pictured, UConn were up 30 points to 18 but eventually lost 82-67 on Saturday night in the college grudge match.
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Rapinoe, who announced her retirement from football last year, was seen as a titular figure in pushing for gay rights, social justice and equal pay in the sport. And Sudeikis' Lasso character was a fictional coach that inspired others to do better. By attending matches such as these, the duo are, arguably, helping getting more eyeballs on women's basketball.
WHAT NEXT?
After moving on from football, Rapinoe, who won two World Cups and an Olympic gold with the USWNT, has more time to develop her new production company with Bird, A Touch More. Their mission is to tell stories by LGBTQ+ people and people of colour.