Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird, one of the most loved sports couples in the US, have decided to separate. The two shared the news together on Friday and said the decision was mutual. They also confirmed that their joint project, A Touch More: The Podcastwill come to an end. This update came as a surprise to many fans because the couple had been together for nearly 10 years and got engaged in 2020. In their shared statement, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird made it clear this was not a quick or easy choice. They said, “There really is no smooth or easy way to share this news. After a lot of thought, we’ve made the decision to separate as a couple.” They added that the decision came with “so much love, respect, and care for each other.“They also spoke about their journey together and how much it meant to them. “We’ve shared a whole life over the last decade, through big moments and in quiet ones, and that is something we’ll always carry with us,” they said. The two also thanked fans for their support over the years and said the love they received always reminded them why being open about their relationship mattered.Their podcast was also a big part of their bond. They shared, “Getting to create A Touch More: The Podcast and build a network around it has been a tremendous joy.” While the show is ending, they said the connection they built with listeners will stay.
Megan Rapinoe’s emotional message to fiance Sue Bird weeks before breakup shows their bond
Just weeks before this news, Megan Rapinoe had shared a post that now feels more emotional. She posted a picture comparing 2016 and 2026, showing a moment with Sue Bird from their early days. She wrote, “Someone said something about 2026 being the new 2016 👀.”Their story began at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where they first met. A year later, in 2017, they made their relationship public. Over time, they became a strong and open couple in the sports world.Last year, Megan Rapinoe also shared a heartfelt video when Sue Bird had her WNBA jersey retired. In that message, she simply said, “I love you.” She added in the caption, “A special message from @mrapinoe on @sbird10’s special day 💙.”Megan Rapinoe, a key player for the US women’s national soccer team, and Sue Bird, a Hall of Fame basketball player and five-time Olympic gold medalist, built a life both on and off the field. Even as they move apart now, their words show that respect and care still remain between them.
