Because most of them articles were cringe as fuck. Let's give some examples:
Megan Rapinoe is dividing Americans instead of uniting them in the fight for gender equity
Yeah, this belong to r/news or r/usa or whatever
Megan Rapinoe: “Not many, if any” players will visit the White House should the USWNT win the World Cup on Sunday
Again, this is not sport related, is it?
Love all: how Megan Rapinoe and other gay players are taking sport to a higher level
How does their sexuality take the sport to another level? I bet it's not sport related either, because being gay or straight does not make you a better footballer
Megan Rapinoe in Response to Alex Morgan Tea Celebration Criticism - “Wah, wah, wah. It’s like, we’re at the World Cup. What do you want us to do?"
What?
Megan Rapinoe Is a Leader for Her Team, and Her Time
lol
There was also an thread when she complained about three finals in one day, saying she felt disrespected and it was "unbelievable" and it was a "terrible idea". And of course she criticised prize money too.