Korbin Albert did not uphold USWNT integrity by sharing anti LGBT TikTok post, say Lindsey Horan and Alex Morgan at press conference – after Megan Rapinoe called the 20-year-old out on Instagram before she said sorry

USWNT stars Alex Morgan and Lindsey Horan said Korbin Albert failed to uphold the team’s integrity by sharing her anti-LGBTQ TikTok post in late March.

On Wednesday, Horan and Morgan appeared at the team’s press conference ahead of their match against Japan on April 6. The pair were not initially on the call, but showed up to discuss Albert’s social media activity.

“We are extremely saddened that the standard was not upheld,” Horan said. “Our fans and supporters feel like this is a team they can get behind. It is so important that they continue to feel undeniably heard and seen.’

“We support maintaining a safe and respectful space, especially as allies and members of the LGBTQ+ community,” Morgan added. “This platform has given us the opportunity to highlight causes that are important to us, something we never take for granted.”

“It is also important to note that we have had internal discussions about the situation,” Morgan continued. ‘And that remains within the team. But what is striking is that we never avoided hard conversations.’

Albert reposted a video preaching against homosexuality and transgender people on TikTok

Retired USWNT star Megan Rapinoe took center stage in responding to Albert regarding the post

Rapinoe did not specifically mention Albert, but challenged her to stop hiding behind “my beliefs.”

Albert was criticized for reposting a now-deleted video of a Christian worship service that preached against homosexuality and “feeling transgender.”

Without mentioning Albert by name, retired USWNT star Megan Rapinoe took to Instagram and wrote, “To the people who want to hide behind ‘my beliefs’, I would like to ask just one question: make your every time of space safer , more inclusive, more complete? any semblance of better, of getting the best out of someone? …because if you’re not, you only believe in hate. And children are literally killing themselves because of this hatred. Wake up TF! Kind regards, #15.”

Several senior national team players, including captain Becky Sauerbrunn, Lynn Williams and Kristie Mewis, shared Rapinoe’s post in solidarity.

The Paris Saint Germain midfielder and USWNT rising star previously posted similar content on social media. In another TikTok post — which has since been deleted — Albert showed her family saying “their pronouns are US” over the Fourth of July weekend.

Additionally, Albert liked an Instagram post with a meme that read, “God takes the time to work miracles to save Megan Rapinoe from spraining her ankle in her last ever match.”

On March 28, Albert publicly apologized and acknowledged her “hurtful” actions

Albert, who wears the No. 15 that Rapinoe wore with the USWNT, previously liked an Instagram post mocking the midfielder for an injury she suffered in the final match of her career in 2023

The meme referenced Rapinoe tearing her Achilles tendon during the 2023 NWSL Championship match in just the third minute as her team, OL Reign, lost to Gotham FC on penalties.

On March 28, Albert publicly apologized and promised to “do better” following the backlash.

“I am truly disappointed in myself and deeply sorry for the pain I have caused my teammates, other players, fans, friends and anyone who was offended,” she wrote.

‘I truly believe that everyone should feel safe and respected everywhere and on all playing fields. I know my actions did not live up to that and for that I sincerely apologize.

“It is an honor and a privilege to play this sport and on the world stage and I promise to do better.”