Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe hint at something more after breakup as last podcast episodes begin to unfold truth

Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe surprised fans on Friday when they shared that they have ended their relationship after nearly 10 years together. The news came through a joint social media post, and it quickly raised one big question, what happens to their podcast, A Touch More? Soon after, they answered that too. In a short, emotional episode of their podcast, both Bird and Rapinoe said they will slowly close the show.

They explained this was a joint decision and not something they rushed into. They also made it clear there is no bad blood between them. Instead, they said their lives are changing, and the podcast will change with it. They shared that only a few episodes are left. After that, the show will come to an end.

For fans who followed their journey both on and off the field, it felt like two big chapters closing at once, their relationship and their shared platform.

Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe confirm podcast end after breakup, plan final episodes and new solo projects

During the podcast episode, Megan Rapinoe spoke honestly about the decision. She said they took time to think it through and made the call together. She also said they will still support each other, but things will look different now.Sue Bird added more detail. She said they plan to release six final episodes. These will act as a goodbye to the podcast and to the space they built together. The show, which they relaunched in 2024, had become a place where they shared stories, opinions, and personal moments with fans.

Now, both are moving in new directions. Rapinoe is getting ready to start her own podcast. Bird will continue working on her separate show, Bird’s Eye View, which is set for another season.Their relationship started back in 2016 when they met at a photoshoot during the Rio Olympics. They went public in 2017 and became one of the most well-known couples in sports. In 2020, they got engaged, but they never got married. Both had huge careers.

Sue Bird won five Olympic gold medals in basketball. Megan Rapinoe won one Olympic gold and also helped the US win two FIFA Women’s World Cups.They also spoke openly about personal topics over the years. In an interview with The Seattle Times, Bird once shared how Rapinoe helped her see the importance of being open about her identity. That honesty became a big part of how fans connected with them. Now, even as they go their separate ways, they are choosing to end things with respect, both in their personal life and in their work together.