Megan Rapinoe Bio, Age, Height, Stats, Net Worth And More

Published On: April 18, 2026

Megan Rapinoe Bio, Age, Height, Stats, Net Worth And More

Megan Rapinoe is a former American professional soccer player who won a gold medal with the national team at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Rapinoe co-captained the national team alongside Carli Lloyd and Alex Morgan from 2018 to 2020. She won both the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball awards at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup held in France.

Megan Rapinoe is a supporter of several LGBTQIA+ organizations, including GLSEN and Athlete Ally. In July 2022, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden. In 2020, Megan Rapinoe was included in Time magazine’s list of the “100 Most Influential People of 2020.”

Megan Rapinoe Biography

Full Name	Megan Anna Rapinoe
Nickname	Megan Rapinoe
Profession	Former professional soccer
Date of Birth	5 July 1985
Age	40 years old (As of April 2026)
Birth Place	Redding, California, USA
Nationality	American
Gender	Female (Lesbian)
Zodiac Sign	Cancer
Ethnicity	White
Religion	Catholic
Instagram	@mrapinoe

Early Life

Megan Rapinoe, a highly talented and renowned athlete, was born on July 5, 1985, in Redding, California, USA. She spent her childhood with her two siblings, Rachael and Brian Rapinoe. Her older brother, Brian—who introduced her to the sport—had a profound influence on her passion for soccer. Despite facing personal challenges—including difficulties related to Brian’s addiction—the family’s resilience and unity played a pivotal role in shaping Megan’s character and determination.

Megan Rapinoe Relationships And More

Megan Rapinoe’s personal life is characterized by her openness and advocacy, who publicly came out as a lesbian in 2012, began dating basketball player Sue Bird, and got engaged in 2020.

Marital Status	Engaged
Affairs/Partner	Sue Bird
Spouse/Wife	Seu Bird (engaged in 2020)
Children	N/A

Megan Rapinoe Family

Her parents, Jim and Denise Rapinoe, fostered a supportive environment that emphasized the importance of sports and social activism. Megan has five siblings, including her twin sister, Rachael. Together, she and her sister co-founded ‘Rapinoe SC,’ a network aimed at organizing soccer camps for youth and promoting inclusivity in sports.

Father’s Name	Jim Rapinoe
Mother’s Name	Denise Rapinoe
Brother’s Name	Update soon
Sister’s Name	Rachael Rapinoe (twin sister)

Career

While attending Foothill High School, she played for the Elk Grove Pride club team, located south of Sacramento. From 2002 to 2005, Rapinoe played for the Elk Grove Pride in the Women’s Premier Soccer League, alongside her sister, Rachael, and her future national team teammate, Stephanie Cox. After high school, she enrolled at the University of Portland, located in Portland, Oregon. Her college career was distinguished by her exceptional performance, during which she scored 30 goals in 60 matches.

In 2013, she expanded her career by joining Olympique Lyonnais in France’s Division 1 Féminine, where she further showcased her international prowess. She was also named a ‘Soccer America First-Team All-American’ and an ‘NSCAA Second-Team All-American.’

Career Highlights

Gold – 2012 Olympic Games in London
Bronze – 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo
Won – FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada
Won – FIFA Women’s World Cup in France
Runner-up – FIFA Women’s World Cup in Germany.
Winner – 2014 CONCACAF W Championship United States
Winner – 2018 CONCACAF W Championship United States
Winner – 2022 CONCACAF W Championship Mexico

Megan Rapinoe Height And Weight

Height (approx)	In centimeters – 170 cm In meters – 1.70 m In feet & inches – 5’7”
Weight (approx)	In kilograms – 55 kg In pounds – 121 lbs
Eye Colour	Brown
Hair Colour	Brown
Body Measurement	32-26-34

Megan Rapinoe Net Worth

American former professional soccer player Megan Rapinoe has a net worth of around $5 million, as of April 2026. However, it is crucial to understand that different sources may offer slightly varied estimates due to the challenges in accurately determining such precise figures.

Net Worth (Approx)	$5 million (as of April 2026)
Annual Income (Approx)	$300,000
Salary (Approx)	Not known
Real Estate	Not publicly known
Income sources	Contract, social media, etc.

Some Interesting Facts About Megan Rapinoe

Megan Rapinoe grew up in Redding, California, with her parents Jim and Denise, and her five siblings.
Her older siblings, Michael and Jenny, are Denise’s children from a previous marriage.
As a child, she idolized her brother Brian and started playing soccer at age three after watching him play.
His brother, Brian, began using drugs when Meang was in second grade.
According to her, Brian has made a determined effort to avoid drugs after witnessing her success in Soccer.
She spent most of her youth playing with teams coached by his father.
Her father and grand-father Jack, both served in the United States Army.
She played for the Elk Grove Pride club team while attending Foothill High School.
In 1999, she played for the U-14 Northern California State Olympic Development Program.
Rapinoe played in the 2004 FIFA U-19 Women’s World Championship in 2004, where the U.S. finished 3^rd.
For her collegiate career, she attended the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon.
She was selected 2^nd overall in the 2009 WPS Draft by the Chicago Red Stars for the inaugural season.
Megan Rapinoe helped the U.S. to a gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
She has stated that she knew that she was a lesbian by her first year in college.
Megan Rapinoe was in a relationship with Australian soccer player Sarah Walsh from 2009 to 2013.
On July 20, 2017, Rapinoe and basketball player Sue Bird confirmed that they had been dating since late 2016.
She garnered national attention for kneeling during the national anthem at an international match in September 2016.
In December 2019, she endorsed Elizabeth Warren in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries.
In November 2020, Rapinoe published her autobiography One Life.