Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird are continuing on their legendary paths separately.
A decade after the athletes met while preparing for the 2016 Rio Olympics, Megan as a member of the U.S. women’s soccer team and Sue on the women’s basketball squad, they shared their love story had come to an end in a heartfelt message.
“After a lot of thought, we’ve made the decision to separate as a couple,” Megan and Sue wrote in a joint statement shared to Instagram April 17. “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.”
The pair added, “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.”
Among those big moments? Well, since meeting and beginning their romance 10 years ago, Megan, 40, has picked up an Olympic bronze medal and a Women’s FIFA World Cup title, while Sue, 45, earned three Olympic gold medals and two WNBA championships.
