Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe announce they have separated after 10 years
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe announced their breakup after nearly a decade together, sharing the news via a joint statement on their podcast's social media page.
- They emphasized that the decision was mutual and made with love, respect, and care, and that they will always cherish their shared experiences.
- The couple revealed they will no longer record their podcast weekly but will continue to support each other and their audience in new ways.
- Bird, a Hall of Fame WNBA player, and Rapinoe, a decorated NWSL and USWNT forward, began dating in 2016, got engaged in 2020, but never married.
- Both recently retired from professional sports—Bird in 2022 and Rapinoe in 2023—and have been prominent figures in women's sports, especially in Seattle.
