Meet Megan Rapinoe’s partner Sue Bird: WNBA legend with an $8 million net worth and a life with the US soccer star

Megan Rapinoe is among the most impactful female players in women’s football, who has demonstrated her leadership with the United States Women's National Soccer Team and an outspoken campaign in support of equality. In addition to her successful career, Rapinoe has been in a long-term relationship with long-time basketball legend Sue Bird. Their association has turned out to be one of the most notable liaisons in the field of female sporting activities, uniting two women who have prevailed in their sports.

Who is Sue Bird, and how did she build her legendary career in the WNBA?

Sue Bird is considered one of the best players in the history of the Women's National Basketball Association. Bird was born in 1980 in Syosset, New York, and established her name during her days in college at the University of Connecticut, where she won various championships by leading the team.


The Seattle Storm used her in the 2002 WNBA Draft and picked her as the No.1 overall choice, and she spent her entire career with the team. During the course of twenty-one years, Bird has managed to win four WNBA championships and become the all-time assist leader in the league.


In addition to WNBA, Bird also played in the national women's basketball in the United States and was a winner of five Olympic gold medals, which made her one of the most decorated basketball players in international competitions. Celebrity Net Worth and Forbes estimated that Sue Bird earned roughly 8 million dollars using her basketball wages, advertising contracts, and professional businesses.

Story behind the notorious relationship between Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird

Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird initially met at the 2016 Rio Olympics when both were representatives of the United States in their sports. Soon, the two started dating and officially announced that they were in a relationship in 2017.


The relationship proved to be popular among sports followers within a short period of time, as both players were already the stars of their sporting activities. Rapinoe also won the 2015 and 2019 FIFA Women's World Cups with the American soccer team, and Bird was still in the history of the WNBA.


The couple became one of the most famous LGBTQ + couples in sports across the world when they announced their engagement in 2020. They have been placed in numerous interviews, magazine cover stories and equality and inclusion campaigns in athletics.

Life success, activism, and success in non-professional sports

Both Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird have become much more than just players. Rapinoe has been outspoken on the topic of equal pay in women's sports and social justice issues, besides being active in the leadership of the basketball community, as Bird has been.


Bird had entered the sports media, investments, and professional team ownership after retiring from the WNBA in 2022. Following a successful career, Rapinoe subsequently retired from international soccer in 2023.


The couple is a formidable force in the sporting arena, together in terms of success in the game, advocacy and business. Their association still gives hope to the fans who follow their sporting success as well as their philanthropic work.





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