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Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird Announce Separation After 10 Years

4/18/2026

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Megan Rapinoe, a leading figure in women's soccer, and Sue Bird, a WNBA legend, announced their separation on April 17, 2026, after nearly ten years together.
In a joint statement, Rapinoe and Bird expressed mutual love and respect, saying, "This hasn’t been an easy decision."
They met at the 2016 Rio Olympics and got engaged in 2020, and they announced the end of their podcast, "A Touch More."

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Megan Rapinoe, a leading figure in women's soccer, and Sue Bird, a WNBA legend, announced their separation on April 17, 2026, after nearly ten years together.
In a joint statement, Rapinoe and Bird expressed mutual love and respect, saying, "This hasn’t been an easy decision."
They met at the 2016 Rio Olympics and got engaged in 2020, and they announced the end of their podcast, "A Touch More."