USWNT’s Korbin Albert apologizes for ‘disrespectful’ TikTok activity after Megan Rapinoe’s fiery rebuke
PARIS â Korbin Albert, a midfielder for the U.S. womenâs national team, apologized Thursday night for having liked and shared social media posts that she described as âoffensive, insensitive and hurtful.â
The 20-year-old Albert, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, had reportedly reposted anti-LGBTQ+ content on her TikTok account.
âI want to sincerely apologize for my actions on social media,â Albert wrote on her Instagram story. âLiking and sharing posts that are offensive, insensitive and hurtful was immature and disrespectful which was never my intent.â
Korbin Albert issued an apology on her Instagram story Thursday night. USA TODAY Sports
According to multiple media outlets, Albert shared a video from a Christian sermon that described being gay and âfeeling transgenderâ as wrong.
Albertâs apology came shortly after PSGâs 3-0 win over HĂ€cken in the Womenâs Champions League quarterfinals â she scored in the game â and followed criticism from recently retired U.S. star Megan Rapinoe.
âIâm really disappointed in myself,â Albert continued, âand am deeply sorry for the hurt that I have caused to my teammates, other players, fans, friends and anyone who was offended.
âI truly believe that everyone should feel safe and respected everywhere and on all playing fields,â she wrote. âI know my actions have not lived up to that and for that I sincerely apologize. Itâs an honor and a privilege to get to play this sport on the world stage and I promise to do better.â
Megan Rapinoe is pictured during the World Cup in August 2023. Getty Images
Rapinoe, a former U.S. captain, didnât identify Albert by name but in her Instagram story urged people not âto hide behind âmy beliefsââ because âkids are literally killing themselves because of this hate.â
Albert has made seven appearances for the United States and was a starter during this yearâs CONCACAF Womenâs Gold Cup.
She is also on the roster for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup.
