Meg Linehan

Meg Linehan is a senior writer for The Athletic who covers the U.S. women's national team, the National Women's Soccer League and more.

Biography:  https://theathletic.com/author/meg-linehan/

63%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

75%

Examples:

  • The article discusses how Korbin Albert apologized last week after reposting social media activity that included a sermon given in a Christian worship space talking about how being gay and feeling transgender is wrong.

Conflicts of Interest

60%

Examples:

  • Korbin Albert apologized last week after reposting social media activity that included a sermon given in a Christian worship space talking about how being gay and feeling transgender is wrong.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • The USWNT midfielder is currently in camp with the team ahead of this week's SheBelieve Cup, with the team facing off against Japan on Saturday.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The federation released a statement on Wednesday addressing the situation and condemning any behavior that may harm or offend members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Recent Articles

US Women's Soccer Team Kicks Off Olympics with Dominant 3-0 Win over Zambia: Trinity Rodman and Mallory Swanson Shine

US Women's Soccer Team Kicks Off Olympics with Dominant 3-0 Win over Zambia: Trinity Rodman and Mallory Swanson Shine

Broke On: Thursday, 25 July 2024 The US Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) began their 2024 Olympics campaign with a dominant 3-0 win against Zambia, showcasing attacking prowess and quick passing. Trinity Rodman scored the opener with a spin move, Mallory Swanson added two goals in quick succession. Despite playing a man down after Pauline Zulu's red card, Zambia created opportunities but failed to score. USWNT's impressive performance was a promising sign after their World Cup disappointment.
USWNT Faces Controversy After Korbin Albert Shares Anti-LGBTQ Posts on Social Media During SheBelieve Cup Match Against Japan in Atlanta on Saturday.

USWNT Faces Controversy After Korbin Albert Shares Anti-LGBTQ Posts on Social Media During SheBelieve Cup Match Against Japan in Atlanta on Saturday.

Broke On: Saturday, 06 April 2024 The USWNT is facing controversy after one of its rising stars, Korbin Albert, shared anti-LGBTQ posts on social media. The team will face Japan in the SheBelieve Cup match in Atlanta on Saturday.