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Megan Rapinoe Biography, Age, Wedding, Stats, Net Worth, & salary

June 23, 2022
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Megan Rapinoe is one of the most fascinating female footballers in the world. The legendary midfielder plays for the United States women’s team and also for OL Reign. She started her club career in 2009 even though she had been playing for the US team since 2006.

While she is currently, 39 years old, Rapinoe doesn’t seem to be losing steam as a result of age as she continues to win many trophies with both her clubs and country.

Personal Profile

  • Full name: Megan Anna Rapinoe
  • Nick Name: Pinoe
  • Date of birth: July 5, 1985
  • Age: 39 years old
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer
  • Place of birth: Redding, California, United States
  • Parents: Denise Rapinoe, Jim Rapinoe
  • Siblings: Rachael Rapinoe, Michael Rapinoe, Cece Rapinoe, Jennifer Rapinoe, and Brian Rapinoe
  • Nationality: American
  • Ethnicity: Caucasian
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Partner: Sue Bird (2017–)

Table of Contents

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  • Biography of Megan Rapinoe
  • She is Married To Sue Bird
  • STATISTICS
  • The Net Worth And Salary of Megan Rapinoe
  • Rapinoe Has Won Many Trophies

Biography of Megan Rapinoe

This brilliant football player was born Megan Anna Rapinoe on the 5th of July 1985 in the city of Redding, California, United States. she was born to Denise and Jim Rapinoe and was raised along with her four other siblings (Cece, Jennifer, Brian & Michael) and twin sister, Rachael Elizabeth Rapinoe.

Rachael was a midfielder and forward with the Stjarnan women’s football team and the US women’s national U23. A re-torn ligament of the knee informed her retirement and move to medicine. Her father was a soccer coach and was part of Megan’s early football career.

She had her high school education at Foothill High School in Redding but played soccer for Sacramento Pride (Elk Grove Pride). She also participated in other sports; track (in her freshman and sophomore years) and basketball (in freshman, sophomore, and senior years). In 1999, Megan made the U14 Olympic Development Program team for Northern California and the regional team in 2002.

17-year-old Megan and Rachael participated in the Women’s Premier Soccer League from 2002 through 2005. The Portland Pilots offered full scholarships to both sisters and they accepted. She had a highly successful stay at college scoring multiple goals (30), including game-winning goals and assists (28). She suffered an injury in her anterior cruciate ligament twice in 2006 and 2007. Upon her recovery, she entered the Women’s Professional Soccer Draft.

On the 16th of January, Rapinoe was 2nd pick in round 1 by The Chicago Red Stars. When the Chicago team stopped operating in 2010 December, she moved on to Philadelphia Independence and then MagicJack. She played the game-winning goal for Sydney FC W-League against Melbourne Victory in the 2011- 2012 season after she was signed as a guest in 2011 October. Megan also played alongside her fellow national teammates for the Seattle Sounders Women team.

A move to Olympique Lyons in 2013 January saw her record 28 appearances and 8 goals in one year. Anna joined her present team, Seattle Reign FC in 2013. At the time, the club was on a goalless spell but with her excellent football skills, she helped them reach the final of the 2014 season, although they lost to FC Kansas City. She was named the NSWL Player of the Week in Week 16 of 2013 and Week 1 of 2015.

Megan Rapinoe also plays for the women’s national team of the United States. She played for the U16 team from 2002- 2003 representing them in the 2003 US Youth Soccer Association International Tournament among others.

The midfielder also played for the U19 team from 2003- 2005, scoring the 3 goals that earned the team 3rd place at the FIFA U19 Women’s World Championship held in Thailand in 2004. As a part of the senior team, she has won various awards including a gold medal in the 2012 Olympics and two medals, silver in 2011 & gold in 2015 in World Championships.

She is Married To Sue Bird

Megan Rapinoe
Megan Rapinoe and Suzanne ‘Sue’ Brigit Bird (Image Source)

In an Out Magazine interview, Megan outed as a lesbian on 2nd July 2012. In 2013, her 5-year relationship with Sarah Walsh, the Australian football player, came to an end. She then entered a relationship with Sera Cahoone, a recording artist, to whom she got engaged in 2015 August but the engagement was called off in early 2017.

Since 2016 fall, Megan has been in a romantic relationship with Suzanne ‘Sue’ Brigit Bird, a player with the Seattle Storm club. They appeared on ESPN’s Body Issue cover in 2018 as the first couple of the same-sex to do so. Megan serves as an advocate for many LGBT organizations and was also awarded by the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center as a board of director.

Despite having come really close to getting married, Megan is still unmarried till date. However, they got engaged in 2020.

See Also: Who Is Crystal Dunn? Bio, Age, Facts, Salary, And Net Worth

STATISTICS

Below are Megan Rapinoe’s statistics for her senior career in the domestic league and for the US national team.

Club

  • Chicago Red Stars (2009- 2010): 38 appearances, 3 goals.
  • Philadelphia Independence (2011): 4 apps, 1 goal.
  • MagicJack (2011): 10 apps, 3 goals.
  • Sydney FC (2011): 2 apps, 1 goal.
  • Seattle Sounders Women (2012): 2 apps, 0 goals.
  • Olympique Lyon (2013- 2014): 28 apps, 8 goals.
  • OL Reign (2013- ): 75 apps, 34 goals.

National team

  • US U20 (2003- 2005): 21 apps, 9 goals.
  • US senior team (2006- ): 185 apps, 61 goals.

The Net Worth And Salary of Megan Rapinoe

Rapinoe was named 4th on the list of most paid female footballers in the world after the 2015 season. Before now, she was said to be earning $168,000 from the Seattle Reign FC. However, her current salary is put at $447,000 per year at OL Reign.

The OL Reign midfielder and the winger have an estimated net worth of $5 million. Megan Rapinoe made her fortune from her career and also from her various endorsement deals with brands such as Samsung and Nike and done adverts for Wildfang, DJO Global, and Vitamin Water.

Rapinoe Has Won Many Trophies

The football star has won many trophies with the US women’s team and also with her different teams. Some of her trophies include the following:

Lyon

  • Division 1 Féminine (2012–13)
  • Coupe de France Féminine (2012–13)

Reign FC

  • NWSL Shield (2014, 2015)

United States

  • FIFA Women’s World Cup (2015, 2019)
  • Olympic Gold Medal (2012)
  • Algarve Cup (2011, 2013, 2015)
  • CONCACAF Women’s Championship (2014, 2018)
  • SheBelieves Cup (2018, 2020, 2021)
  • Tournament of Nations (2018)
  • CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament (2020)
  • Olympics Bronze Medal (2021)

Career Highlights, Physical profile and Other Details

  • Education: University of Portland
  • Net worth: $5 million
  • Source of Wealth: Football career and Endorsement deals
  • Years Active: 2009 – Present (16) Years
  • Playing position: Midfielder/Winger
  • College career:2005–2008 Portland Pilots
  • Senior club career: (2009–2010) Chicago Red Stars, (2011) Philadelphia Independence, (2011) MagicJack, (2011) Sydney FC, (2012) Seattle Sounders Women, (2013–2014) Olympique Lyonnais, (2013)– OL Reign
  • National team career: (2003–2005) United States U-20, (2006– ) United States
  • Sexuality: Gay
  • Height: 5 ft 6in (1.68m)
  • Body Weight: 60kg
  • Social Media: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram

 

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