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Love's Final Whistle: Rapinoe & Bird Split
17 Apr
Summary
- Soccer and WNBA stars Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird announced their separation.
- The couple shared the news via social media on Friday, April 17.
- They met at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Soccer champion Megan Rapinoe and WNBA legend Sue Bird have announced the end of their relationship after ten years together. The couple shared this difficult news in a joint statement released via social media on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Their statement read, "After a lot of thought, we've made the decision to separate as a couple." They conveyed that this choice was made "with so much love, respect and care for each other," reflecting on their shared life over the past decade.
Rapinoe, aged 40, and Bird, aged 45, expressed deep gratitude for the support they've received from their community. They also announced that their podcast, "A Touch More," would be concluding. The couple first met during the 2016 Summer Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro.
