Megan Rapinoe Opens Up About Life After Sue Bird Split: 'Feeling Like Myself Again'

Megan Rapinoe is in a season of new beginnings, and she’s not shying away from talking about it. The former soccer star stepped out at the Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday, September 10, for the premiere of her self-titled documentary. While there, she reflected on two of the biggest changes in her life: retiring from the National Women’s Soccer League in 2023 and ending her engagement to Sue Bird after nearly a decade together.

Rapinoe told reporters she’s finally getting to the other side of it all and feeling like herself again. She described how relationships evolve over time and said she and Bird eventually realized it might not be working anymore. The former couple first shared news of their split in April, and Bird offered her own perspective on the breakup in a June interview with Women’s Health.

Rapinoe’s honesty about navigating change is something a lot of people can relate to. Whether it’s a career shift, a relationship ending, or both at once, finding your way back to yourself takes time. Her message is simple: growth is messy, but it’s worth it. Have you ever been through a major life transition? How did you find your footing again?