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Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird Announce Separation After Nearly a Decade

The pair will close their A Touch More podcast with six farewell episodes.

Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird during the Class of 2025 Tip-Off Celebration and Awards Gala on Sept. 5, 2025 in Uncasville, Connecticut.
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 18: Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird react during the WNBA STARRY 3-Point Contest during the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star weekend at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 18, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Bird and Rapinoe are two of the most celebrated female athletes in American history. Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images.

Overview

  • The retired stars disclosed the split Friday in a joint Instagram post, echoing the news in a short podcast video that called the decision mutual.
  • They said A Touch More will wind down with six special installments, which they will host separately as a sendoff for listeners.
  • Bird will keep her own Bird's Eye View podcast in production, and Rapinoe said she plans to launch a new show this summer.
  • Both remain attached as executive producers on Playing the Field for Amazon MGM Studios, according to Deadline reporting cited by multiple outlets.
  • The couple met during the 2016 Rio Olympics, announced their engagement in 2020, and used their platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ visibility and equality in women’s sports.