Controversial soccer star Korbin Albert, who was slammed by Megan Rapinoe over anti-LGBTQ post, marries NFL kicker
Albert, 21, who found herself embroiled in controversy last summer, married the Indianapolis Colts star, 26, in a beautiful lakeside ceremony on July 7.
The midfielder shared a series of stunning snaps from the couple's special day, which came just two days after they announced their engagement.
The happy couple, who were seemingly in a rush to make it down the aisle, exchanged their vows in front of family and friends in a picturesque setting.
Albert cut an elegant figure in a strapless satin mermaid cut gown with a long flowing veil streaming from her curled bronde tresses.
Shrader, meanwhile, opted for a relaxed look, looking smart in a beige suit and crisp white shirt left open at the colar.
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'SURPRISE!!!! 7/7/25,' Albert wrote in the caption of her post, adding a bible verse from Matthew.
It appears Albert, who plays for French side Lyon, has taken her new husband's last name as her profile now reads, 'Korbin Shrader.'
The love birds first crossed paths during their time at Notre Dame university before Albert left college to join Paris Saint-Germain in January 2023.
After two years in the French capital, she joined rival club Olympique Lyonnais earlier this month.
Shrader signed with the Colts as an undrafted free agent after he was not selected in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The soccer star's personal milestone comes a year after she found herself at the center of a storm over an anti-LGBTQ+ social media post.
Albert previously reposted a video of a Christian worship space preaching against homosexuality and transsexuality.
In another TikTok post - that was later deleted - Albert showed her family saying 'their pronouns are USA,' during the Fourth of July weekend.
Albert, seen as a rising star within the women's national team, was criticized by her own national teammates with USWNT legend Megan Rapinoe leading the backlash.
Rapinoe, who retired from soccer in 2023, did not specifically name Albert in her Instagram story but was widely believed to have been indirectly referencing her.
The former USWNT captain wrote: 'To the people who want to hide behind "my beliefs" I would just ask one question, are you making any time of space safer, more inclusive, more whole, any semblance of better, bringing the best out of anyone? … because if you aren't all you believe in is hate. And Kids are literally killing themselves because of this hate. Wake TF up! Yours Truly, #15.'
Albert currently wears the No. 15 jersey - the one Rapinoe wore with her time in the USWNT.
Senior players within the USWNT shared Rapinoe's post. USWNT captain Becky Sauerbrunn shared it with the caption 'well said' while other re-posts came from Lynn Williams, Kristie Mewis and now-retired midfielder Sam Mewis.
Albert also allegedly 'liked' a post on Instagram previously that was revealed via a screencap of a meme that read 'God taking time off performing miracles to make sure Megan Rapinoe sprains her ankle in her final ever game'.
Albert later issued an apology for her actions via her Instagram story, writing: 'I want to sincerely apologize for my actions on social media. Liking and sharing posts that are offensive, insensitive and hurtful was immature and disrespectful which was never my intent.
'I'm really disappointed in myself and am deeply sorry for the hurt that I have caused to my teammates, other players, fans, friends and anyone who was offended.
'I truly believe that everyone should feel safe and respected everywhere and on all playing fields. I know my actions have not lived up to that and for that I sincerely apologize.
'It's an honor and a privilege to get to play this sport and on the world stage and I promise to do better.'
Despite her apology, Albert was repeatedly booed during games with the national team en route to the USA's Gold Cup victory last summer. Her selection to Emma Hayes's Olympic squad also came under fire.
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