Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird have always been quite popular as a couple. Without a doubt, both sportswomen are exceptional at their respective sports. While Rapinoe is of the pioneers of modern-day women’s soccer, Bird has an unimaginable legacy in the WNBA. Recently, the Seattle Storm announced that they would be honoring their ultra-legend.

After spending exactly 20 years at the club, the WNBA side decide that it was time to do something special. Bird’s partner, Rapinoe expressed her heart out while speaking about the WNBA legend. Let’s dive deeper into Rapinoe’s words for her popular better half.

Rapinoe’s words of praise during Sue Bird’s special moment

The WNBA universe witnessed an emotional moment recently. Sue Bird achieved an accolade that very-very few athletes ever achieve. Her lifelong team, Seattle Storm decided to retire her jersey number 10. Undoubtedly, it was a moment of immense respect. Bird becomes only the second-ever player behind Lauren Jackson #15, to have her number retired by the club.

During her gigantic 20-year career, Bird won four titles. Along with that, she also made eight All-WNBA teams, and thirteen All-Star Games, and became the league’s assist leader with 3,234 assists. From the first pick overall draft pick in 2002 to 3,234 assists, Bird has come a very long way. Along with Rapinoe, former teammates and head coaches were also present at the event.

But the speech by her partner was short but sweet! Rapinoe said, “Congratulations on like, arguably the best career that anyone has ever had in the history of any sport ever”. The memorable event lasted for nearly three hours!

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Along with excelling in her own career, Bird also helped Rapinoe. Also, she once called herself the ‘GOAT’!

Bird’s contribution to the career of Megan Rapinoe

Back in 2022, the USWNT star once revealed details about her diet. She admitted that she had always been in love with chicken nuggets. But she sadly revealed that nuggets weren’t part of her daily diet. She said that she eats grilled chicken and egg sandwiches in the morning. And guess what, Bird was behind keeping Megan Rapinoe on a balanced and fixed diet.

The USWNT star only went on to speak good things about her partner. She said, “She is like, I am the GOAT; you should try this”. Rapinoe didn’t shy away from admitting that she was ‘more loose’ when it came to food. In retrospect, her diet has worked out quite well. The soccer veteran is now preparing for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup.

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