Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird Split After 10 Years Together
Soccer star Megan Rapinoe and basketball legend Sue Bird announced they have broken up after 10 years together. The couple got engaged in 2020 but never married.
Soccer star Megan Rapinoe and basketball legend Sue Bird announced they have broken up after 10 years together. The couple got engaged in 2020 but never exchanged vows.
In a joint statement, Bird and Rapinoe said they "have decided to end our relationship, but we remain committed to supporting each other as friends and teammates."
The pair became one of the most high-profile same-sex couples in professional sports. Rapinoe won two World Cups with the U.S. women's soccer team and an Olympic gold medal. Bird won four WNBA championships with the Seattle Storm and five Olympic gold medals.
Both athletes have been outspoken advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and pay equity in women's sports. Their relationship helped bring more visibility to same-sex couples in professional athletics.
Rapinoe retired from soccer in 2023, while Bird retired from basketball in 2022 after a 21-year WNBA career.
Rapinoe and Bird were one of the most visible same-sex couples in professional sports. Their relationship helped normalize LGBTQ+ representation in athletics and inspired many fans.
Both athletes will likely continue their advocacy work and business ventures separately.
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