USWNT captain Lindsey Horan and Alex Morgan issue statement after Korbin Albert apologizes for anti-LGBTQ content

“We simply need to handle the disappointing state of affairs concerning Korbin that has unfolded over this previous week. We’ve labored extraordinarily exhausting to uphold the integrity of this nationwide staff via the entire generations, and we’re extraordinarily, extraordinarily unhappy that this commonplace was not upheld. Our followers and our supporters really feel like this can be a staff that they’ll rally behind, and it’s so vital that they really feel and proceed to really feel undeniably heard and seen.”

“We stand by sustaining a protected and respectful house, particularly as allies and members of the LGBTQ+ group. This platform has given us a possibility to spotlight causes that matter to us, one thing that we by no means take without any consideration. We’ll hold utilizing this platform to offer consideration to causes.

“It is also vital to notice we have had inside discussions across the state of affairs and that can keep throughout the staff, however one factor additionally to notice is that we’ve by no means shied away from exhausting conversations inside this staff.”

“I need to sincerely apologize for my actions on social media. Liking and sharing posts which are offensive, insensitive and hurtful was immature and disrespectful which was by no means my intent.

“I am actually dissatisfied in myself and am deeply sorry for the harm that I’ve precipitated to my teammates, different gamers, followers, buddies and anybody who was offended.

“I actually imagine that everybody ought to really feel protected and revered in every single place and on all enjoying fields. I do know my actions haven’t lived as much as that and for that l sincerely apologize. It is an honor and a privilege to get to play this sport on the world stage and I promise to do higher.”