USWNT’s Korbin Albert apologizes after reports of anti-LGBTQ+ reposts

USWNT midfielder Korbin Albert apologized Thursday evening for liking and sharing social media posts that she described as “offensive, insensitive and hurtful.”

Albert, 20, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, had reportedly reposted anti-LGBTQ+ content on her TikTok account.

“I would like to sincerely apologize for my actions on social media,” Albert wrote in a post shared to her Instagram Story. “Liking and sharing posts that are offensive, insensitive and hurtful was immature and disrespectful, which was never my intention. 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.

“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 on the world stage and I promise to do better.”

According to several media outlets, Albert shared a video from a Christian sermon in which he described being gay and ‘feeling transgender’ as wrong.

Albert’s apology came on the same day she scored in PSG’s 3-0 win over Häcken in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Champions League.

Earlier this week, screenshots emerged of Albert liking a post that appeared to celebrate Megan Rapinoe’s Achilles injury during last year’s NWSL finals. The injury effectively ended Rapinoe’s career.

“For people who want to hide behind ‘my beliefs’, I would just ask one question: are you making any space safer, more inclusive, more complete, the appearance of better, and bringing out the best in someone? Rapinoe wrote. ‘Because if you’re not, you only believe in hate. And children are literally killing themselves because of this hatred. Wake up TF!”

Rapinoe did not mention Albert in the post, but signed the message “Yours, Truly, #15” with the underlined number.

Albert has played seven games for the United States and is also on the roster for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup.