Rapinoe Mocks USMNT's 'Never Chase Reality' Slogan

Soccer star Megan Rapinoe has voiced criticism regarding the U.S. men's national soccer team's chosen slogan for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. Rapinoe found the campaign's theme, 'Never Chase Reality,' to be counterproductive, suggesting it implies a lack of confidence and that a more positive message like 'Dream big' might be more appropriate.

Narrated by Marcello Hernandez, the campaign aims to inspire by 'ignoring the odds and daring to dream.' However, historical performance data indicates that the U.S. men's team has faced significant challenges on the international stage, despite perceived potential within the squad.

The team reached the knockout stage in the 2022 tournament and tied England in group play but was eliminated by the Netherlands. Their strongest World Cup showing was reaching the quarterfinals in 2002. The team will compete for a knockout stage spot in June.