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Korbin Albert is still available for selection for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup - despite facing a backlash from her USWNT teammates over an anti-LGBTQ social media post, interim manager Twila Kilgore confirmed.
Alex Morgan and Lindsey Horan accused Albert of not upholding the USWNT's integrity by reposting a now-deleted video of a Christian worship space preaching against homosexuality and 'feeling transgender.'
Megan Rapinoe also took aim at the 20-year-old midfielder, with several senior players including Becky Sauerbrunn, Lynn Williams, and Kristie Mewis, sharing her social media post condemning 'this hate'.
Speaking on Friday, ahead of the USWNT's tournament opener against Japan, Kilgore addressed the controversy surrounding Albert.
The coach revealed that there had been 'several internal conversations... that will remain internal' but she insisted that the rising star is available to face Japan.
Korbin Albert is still available for the SheBelieves Cup - despite fury over social media posts
Speaking on Friday, coach Twila Kilgore addressed the controversy surrounding Albert
'It is disappointing when somebody falls short of the very high standards that we set within this team,' Kilgore said.
'This team has always been a beacon of respect, inclusion and demonstrated great allyship through actions for underrepresented and marginalized groups, including the LGBTQ+ community. And we will continue to do so.'
'As (Horan) and (Morgan) mentioned, this team has never shied away from hard conversations, and today we're here continuing to work on getting better, continuing to
