Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe’s split wasn’t the easiest call to predict.
In the weeks leading up to the couple’s breakup announcement, both Bird, 45, and Rapinoe, 40, showed little to no signs that there was trouble in paradise.
On April 8, Rapinoe shared a joint Instagram post with her content studio, A Touch More, and Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball coach Shea Ralph that included a photo with Bird.
“Such a fun Final Four live show 🫶,” the post read. “Full episode drops tomorrow! Thanks to everyone who showed up + a special shoutout to @att 🥂.”
As for Bird, her last post with Rapinoe was in January when the pair enjoyed a trip to France.
“Voulez-vous du beurre?” Bird wrote via Instagram on January 17, while sharing a selfie with her partner on vacation. The caption translated to, “Would you like some butter?”
Both all-star athletes surprised their fans and followers on Friday, April 17, when they announced their split after a decade as a couple.
“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,” the duo said via a joint Instagram post. “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. 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.”
The statement continued, “We’re so grateful to this incredible community that has held us up, welcomed us in, and supported us exactly as we are. So many of you have reminded us, again and again, why loving out loud matters.”
In the weeks before their split, the couple was working on their “A Touch More” podcast. As for red carpet appearances, the private pair did step out in November 2025 to attend an after-party for their company.
Looking ahead, both Bird and Rapinoe teased that they have new projects to share with fans. They also plan to host the “A Touch More” podcast a little longer.
“We’re going to do a little trade-off hosting six more special episodes of ‘A Touch More,’” Bird revealed on Friday’s episode. “That will be a farewell to you all and this space.”
Rapinoe added, “Our relationship was such a huge part of this podcast for you guys, but also for us. From our bickers to, ‘Are you a Megan or are you a Sue?’ … It’s going to look a little bit different moving forward.”
