| Birthday | July 5th, 1985 |
| Place of Birth | Redding, California, the USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Residency | Tacoma, Washington, the USA |
| Partner |
Sue Bird |
| Study | University of Portland, Oregon |
| @mrapinoe | |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lbs) |
| Tattoos | Megan has tattoos on both her wrists and her arms. |
| Smoking | Never |
| Sister / Brother | She has a twin sister named Rachael. Megan also has four other siblings including an older brother named Brian. |
| Father & Mother | Megan’s mum is Denise. Her dad’s name is Jim. |
| Religion | Atheism |
| Hair Color | Dyed Purple |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $3 Million |
Biography
A winger who can also play in midfield, Megan Rapinoe is a seasoned veteran of the game. She plays for OL Reign in the National Women’s Soccer League. Megan began playing football at the age of three after being inspired by her brother. She was coached by her father and represented the Elk Grove Pride team as a youth. Upon completing her high school education, Megan went on to play for the Portland Pilots. She was selected as the 2nd overall pick in the 2011 WPS Draft by the Chicago Red Stars. Since then, Megan Rapinoe has played for Philadelphia Independence, MagicJack, Sydney FC, Seattle Sounders Women, Olympique Lyonnais, and OL Reign. Ms Rapinoe has remained with the Tacoma based team since 2013.
Megan Rapinoe Girlfriend
Megan Rapinoe came out as gay in 2012. However, she knew that she liked girls when she was in college. Megan was in a five-year relationship with Sara Walsh since 2009. She then dated Sera Cahoone and was even engaged to the musician for a bit. Sadly, things didn’t pan out as expected. The couple broke it off, and Megan began a relationship with Suzanne Bird in late 2016.
Who is Megan Rapinoe currently dating?
Ms Rapinoe has been in a relationship with Sue for nearly five years now. The couple became engaged in October 2020. They’re looking to tie the knot soon.
Family: Parents & Siblings
Megan Rapinoe was born on July 5, 1985, in Redding, California, to Denise and Jim. She has a twin sister named Rachael and also four other siblings. Megan also had two step-siblings from her mum’s side. Brian, her older brother, was the one who inspired her to play football. The man’s life was ruined by drug abuse, and Megan has spoken out about it on numerous occasions. This winger enjoyed playing the sport and had her twin join her on this journey of hers. Rachael turned pro, too but didn’t get to enjoy the success that Megan has.
Megan Rapinoe Salary & Net Worth
Megan has been sponsored by Nike throughout her career. This woman has featured in multiple adverts for the sporting giant. Megan Rapinoe also has a sponsorship deal with Samsung. She has been endorsed by VISA, Hulu, LUNA Bar, BodyArmor, P&G, Subway, and Victoria’s Secret. She happens to be one of the most popular football players in her country.
How much does Megan Rapinoe earn?
Thanks to Megan’s on-field exploits, she has enjoyed a fairly lucrative career. Ms Rapinoe earns an estimated $447,000 a year from her club contract. That equates to $37,250 a month for this winger. In addition to all this, Megan’s earnings from her sponsors take her earnings to over $1 million a year. Thanks to building a brand around herself, this football player’s net worth is about $3million approximately.
Interesting Facts about Megan Rapinoe
- Megan Rapinoe has played for the USWNT since 2006. She has also represented her country at the U20 level.
- Did you know that this woman is a World Cup winner? She has won it twice so far.
- Ms Rapinoe has also won the Olympic Gold medal for her country in 2012.
- Megan Rapinoe is immensely popular on social media and uses her reach to promote causes that she believes in.
As a woman who rose to the top from the very bottom, Megan Rapinoe’s story is an interesting read. We’re hoping to see what else she has in store for us.
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