Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe announce separation on social media
ESPN • • sports
Key Points:
- Retired sports stars Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe announced their separation after a decade together, emphasizing their mutual love, respect, and care in a joint Instagram post.
- Bird, a four-time WNBA champion and five-time Olympic gold medalist, retired in 2022 and is now the managing director of the U.S. women's national basketball team.
- Rapinoe, a two-time FIFA Women's World Cup winner and 2012 Olympic gold medalist, retired from the NWSL at the end of the 2023 season.
- The couple expressed gratitude for the support from their community and reflected on their shared life and business ventures, including their podcast "A Touch More," which will conclude as a joint project.
- Despite ending their romantic relationship, Bird and Rapinoe emphasized the lasting impact of their shared experiences and connections.
