Before Sue Bird, Who Was Megan Rapinoe Engaged To? All On Soccer Star's Dating History Amid Breakup

Former basketball player, Sue Bird and former soccer player, Megan Rapinoe are no longer together. They officially announced their separation on April 17, 2026, ending their nearly decade-long relationship. The former power couple shared the news in a joint Instagram statement, describing the decision as a mutual one made with "love, respect, and care for each other." In their announcement, they emphasised that there was "no smooth or easy way to share this news" but expressed gratitude to those who have supported them for years.

Megan and Sue used to run a joint podcast, A Touch More, where they provided a view into their off-screen dynamics, thrilling fans. However, following their split, they no longer intend to continue with any joint projects, including the podcast, as mentioned in their statement. The duo will now move on to individual projects. As their breakup made headlines, fans learned that Megan had been engaged to someone else before her relationship with Sue. Here's a look at her high-profile dating history.

Megan Rapinoe was someone else's fianceé before her engagement with Sue Bird

Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird got engaged after four years of togetherness. The duo shared the happy news with their fans on October 30, 2020. The proposal took place during a vacation in Antigua while celebrating Sue's 40th birthday. Notably, it wasn't the first time Megan exchanged rings with someone. The 40-year-old had been engaged to Sera Cahoon for 2 years, starting in August 2015. Sera is an Americana and indie-folk singer-songwriter and drummer based in Seattle, Washington. Megan and Sera announced their engagement on Instagram in August 2015, following the former's 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup victory.

Megan and Sera ultimately called off their engagement in late 2016 or early 2017. The former couple reportedly got distant after Megan got busy with her sports commitments and was nursing an injury, while Sera was grieving the loss of her cousin, who was murdered by her partner, as per The Things. Shortly after their relationship ended, the former started dating WNBA legend, Sue Bird. The pair met for the first time when Sue was dating Sera. Regardless, they felt a spark; however, they didn't pursue each other until Megan split from Sera.

Megan Rapinoe's not-so-perfect relationship with Abby Wambach

Megan Rapinoe revealed in her 2020 memoir, One Life, that she and her ber fellow soccer mate, Abby Wambach had a brief, "discreet" romantic relationship early in her career. Megan described it as a complicated dynamic due to their five-year age gap and Abby's status as a dominant leader on the U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) at the time. Even in their relationship, Megan felt that Abby was the person in charge, which wasn't the kind of relationship she wanted. The power imbalance was what eventually led Megan to end their romance shortly after the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Megan Rapinoe dated another soccer star besides Abby Wambach

Before Abby Wambach, Megan Rapinoe dated former Australian soccer player, Sarah Walsh. It was one of Megan's most publicised relationships. The two began dating in 2009 while both were playing in the Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) league. Megan officially came out as a lesbian in a July 2012 interview with Out magazine, where she publicly shared her relationship with Sarah Walsh for the first time. For part of their relationship, they managed a long-distance romance while Walsh lived and played in Australia for Sydney FC and the Matildas. The former couple ended their relationship in 2013.

Megan Rapinoe's latest relationship, engagement and split from Sue Bird

After several high-profile relationships, Megan Rapinoe found basketball star, Sue Bird. They met backstage at a photo shoot during the 2016 Rio Olympics and began dating quietly later that year. Sue publicly confirmed their relationship in a 2017 interview with OUT magazine, where she also came out of the closet. After about three years of dating, Megan proposed to Sue in October 2020 while vacationing in Antigua for Sue's 40th birthday. They announced the engagement through an Instagram post, showing Megan Rapinoe on one knee for Sue.

Megan and Sue frequently discussed potential wedding ideas, such as a destination wedding in Mexico. However, they never officially set a marriage date, often citing Megan's demanding soccer schedule as the primary reason for the delay. The duo officially announced their split on April 17, 2026, after nearly 10 years of dating. In a joint statement shared on Instagram, the former power couple confirmed that they have decided to separate as a couple, calling it a mutual decision. With that, the once-celebrated couple ended their relationship and their joint podcast venture, A Touch More, breaking their fans' hearts.

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Also Read: Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe's Relationship Timeline, From 2016 Meeting To Engagement and 2026 Split

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