USWNT's Horan, Morgan 'extremely sad' over Albert social activity

's social media activity, which appeared to support anti-LGBTQIA+ content and make light of an injury to former U.S. winger

"We stand by maintaining a safe and respectful space, especially as allies and members of the LGBTQ+ community and this platform has given us an opportunity to highlight causes that matter to us, something that we never take for granted," Morgan told reporters from the U.S. camp outside Atlanta."And we'll keep using this platform to give attention to causes that are important to us.

"We've worked extremely hard to uphold the integrity of this national team through all of the generations and we are extremely, extremely sad that this standard was not upheld," Horan said."Our fans and our supporters feel like this is a team that they can rally behind. And it's so important that they feel and continue to feel undeniably heard and seen.

Albert, 20, is currently in camp with the United States after starting all three knockout-stage games in the USWNT's Concacaf W Gold Cup triumph last month. She is a rising star for the U.S. and for club. Moments before issuing her apology last week, Albert scored a goal that helped PSG secure a spot in the UEFA Women's Champions League semifinals.

Rapinoe wrote in her message last week:"For people who want to hide behind 'my beliefs,' I would just ask one question, are you making any type of space safer, more inclusive, more whole, any semblance of better, bringing the best out of anyone?"

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