U.S. Soccer To Revisit Ban On Kneeling During National Anthem

The Soccer Federation Board is considering overturning a policy that bans kneeling during the anthem as a form of protest. This policy, adopted in 2017, was initially a response to Megan Rapinoe's protest in support of Colin Kaepernick. The reconsideration comes amid ongoing racial inequality protests following George Floyd's death. The board plans to vote on the change, which would need further approval from the Federation's National Council.

What event prompted the Soccer Federation Board to discuss overturning the kneeling policy?

• The success of the US women's soccer team

• The retirement of Megan Rapinoe

• The election of a new Federation president

• The protests following George Floyd's death

Who was Megan Rapinoe supporting when she kneeled during the national anthem?

• Her teammates

• Colin Kaepernick

• The Soccer Federation

• The President of the United States

What year was the policy banning kneeling during the anthem adopted?

• 2017

• 2016

• 2018

• 2015

What did the women's team accuse the Federation of doing four years ago?

• Supporting their protest

• Silencing their message

• Promoting their cause

• Increasing their funding

What is required for the new rule to be fully implemented after the board's vote?

• A public referendum

• A unanimous board decision

• Approval by the Federation's National Council

• Support from all team captains