Trending Now - Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird End Their Decade-long Relationship

WHO:

Fox News - Sue Bird, a WNBA legend, and Megan Rapinoe, a soccer star.

ESPN - Bird, 45, and Rapinoe, 40, are both Olympic gold medalists.

Yahoo Sports - Bird is a Hall of Fame WNBA point guard, and Rapinoe is a legendary NWSL and U.S. women’s national team forward.

WHAT:

ESPN - Bird and Rapinoe stated, "After a lot of thought, we've made the decision to separate as a couple."

Yahoo Sports - Rapinoe mentioned in a video, "We’re still gonna be there for all of you, and for each other, it’s just gonna look and feel a little bit different."

ESPN - Bird and Rapinoe stated, "To build a network around it has been a tremendous joy," regarding their podcast, "A Touch More."

Yahoo Sports - Bird and Rapinoe confirmed they will still support each other but in a different capacity following their separation.

NBC News - Bird and Rapinoe announced their separation in a joint Instagram post, stating, "This hasn’t been an easy decision, but it’s one we’ve made together, with so much love, respect, and care for each other."

ESPN - Bird and Rapinoe confirmed they will no longer be recording their podcast, "A Touch More," on a weekly basis following their separation.

Daily Mail - Bird and Rapinoe shared their separation news in a joint Instagram post.

TMZ - The couple confirmed they were engaged in October 2020 but never exchanged vows.

NY Post - Bird and Rapinoe's separation was described as a "shocker" in the sports community.

ESPN - Bird and Rapinoe stated, "There really is no smooth or easy way to share this news," in their announcement of separation.

Yahoo Sports - The couple expressed gratitude for their community, stating, "We are so grateful for this incredible community that has held us up, welcomed us in, and supported us exactly as we are."

ESPN - Bird was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2025.

Yahoo Sports - Bird is currently the managing director of the U.S. women's national basketball team.

Yahoo Sports - Bird and Rapinoe's podcast, "A Touch More," will no longer be recorded on a weekly basis following their separation.

Yahoo Sports - Rapinoe stated in a video, "It’s been so meaningful to us, especially post-retirement, to be able to have this space to share, not just together but with you as well."

Fox News - Bird and Rapinoe announced their split after 10 years together.

NBC News - The couple announced their separation in a statement on social media.

ESPN - They stated, "This hasn't been an easy decision, but it's one we've made together, with so much love, respect, and care for each other."

Yahoo Sports - They announced their engagement in October 2020 but were never officially married.

Yahoo Sports - Bird's No. 10 was retired by the Storm in 2023, and by UConn in December 2025.

WHERE:

Yahoo Sports - Bird and Rapinoe met in Seattle, where Bird played for the Seattle Storm and Rapinoe for the Seattle Reign.

WHEN:

NBC News - Bird and Rapinoe announced their separation on Friday, April 17th, 2026.

Yahoo Sports - Bird and Rapinoe began dating in 2016 and went public with their relationship in 2017.

NBC News - The couple announced their separation on Friday, April 17th, 2026.

NBC News - Bird was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025, which occurred in 2025.

Fox News - The announcement of their split was made on Friday, April 17th, 2026.

Yahoo Sports - Bird retired from the Storm in 2022, and Rapinoe played her final games in the fall of 2023.

Yahoo Sports - Rapinoe’s No. 15 was retired by the Reign in 2024.

WHY:

NBC News - They described the decision to separate as one made "together, with so much love, respect, and care for each other."

HOW:

ESPN - Bird and Rapinoe stated, "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."

NBC News - The couple shared a video addressing their separation, stating they will still support each other but in a different capacity.

Yahoo Sports - The announcement was shared via a joint statement on their social media page and included a video addressing their separation.

(UPDATED April 18, 2026 17:07 UTC)

on Friday, Bird and Rapinoe announced their decision to separate as a couple, stating, "After a lot of thought, we've made the decision to separate as a couple." In a video, Rapinoe reassured fans by saying, "We’re still gonna be there for all of you, and for each other, it’s just gonna look and feel a little bit different." The announcement was made at 23:10 UTC, marking a significant moment for the couple.

(UPDATED April 18, 2026 15:08 UTC)

Bird and Rapinoe expressed their joy in building a network around their podcast, "A Touch More," during a recent segment on ESPN. They also confirmed that while they will continue to support each other, their relationship will change following their separation. The couple began dating in 2016 and went public with their relationship in 2017.

(UPDATED April 18, 2026 09:10 UTC)

on Friday, Bird and Rapinoe announced their separation in a heartfelt joint Instagram post, expressing that it was a difficult decision made together with love, respect, and care for each other. Along with their separation, they confirmed that they will no longer be recording their podcast, "A Touch More," on a weekly basis. This news marks a significant change for the couple, who have been prominent figures in both sports and media.

(UPDATED April 18, 2026 05:30 UTC)

on Friday, Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe announced their separation in a joint Instagram post, which has been described as a "shocker" in the sports community. The couple, who confirmed their engagement in October 20th20 but never exchanged vows, reflected on their decade together, stating, "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." This news marks a significant moment for fans and followers of both athletes.

(UPDATED April 18, 2026 03:51 UTC)

On Monday, WNBA star Sue Bird and soccer icon Megan Rapinoe announced their separation, stating, "There really is no smooth or easy way to share this news." In their heartfelt message, the couple expressed gratitude for their community, saying, "We are so grateful for this incredible community that has held us up, welcomed us in, and supported us exactly as we are." This announcement comes after Bird's recent induction into the Naismith Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025.

(UPDATED April 18, 2026 01:20 UTC)

On Monday, basketball legend Sue Bird, who was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2025, is currently serving as the managing director of the U.S. women's national basketball team. Bird and her partner Megan Rapinoe recently announced that their podcast, "A Touch More," will no longer be recorded weekly following their separation, although they emphasized their continued support for each other. In a heartfelt video, Rapinoe expressed how meaningful the podcast has been for them, particularly in the time after their retirements.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 23:10 UTC)

Sue Bird, a WNBA legend, and Megan Rapinoe, a star of the U.S. women's national soccer team, have announced their separation after ten years together. In a joint statement shared on social media, they expressed that this decision was made with "so much love, respect, and care for each other." Bird and Rapinoe, who met in Seattle while playing for their respective teams, were engaged in October 20th20 but never officially married.