Megan Rapinoe Says She's "Feeling Like Myself Again" After Sue Bird Split

Megan Rapinoe is opening up about what life looks like on the other side of a major breakup. The retired soccer star walked the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday for the premiere of her self-titled documentary, and while she was there, she gave an update on how she’s doing after her split from ex-fiancée Sue Bird. The two announced their breakup in April after nearly a decade together.

According to Rapinoe, the healing is finally kicking in.“I feel like I’m kind of finally getting on the other side of it, and feeling like myself again,”she said. She also reflected on how relationships evolve over time, explaining that people grow and change, and sometimes you reach a point where you realize it might not be working anymore. No bitterness, just honesty about how long-term love can shift.

This comes on top of another huge life change. Rapinoe retired from the National Women’s Soccer League in 2023, so she’s been rebuilding her identity both on and off the field. With her documentary now screening at TIFF, she’s clearly stepping into a new chapter and doing it on her own terms.

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