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In a heartwarming display of love and support, Megan Rapinoe‘s partner Sue Bird showed her support for the United States Women’s National Team(USWNT) in Auckland. With just three days left before the much-anticipated World Cup opener. Sue Bird set social media ablaze when she posted a picture with her fiancée, Megan Rapinoe.

What made the post even more exciting was something else, adding an extra sparkle to the excitement surrounding the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) as they start their World Cup campaign on 22 July.

Sue Bird’s Instagram story

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Bird took to Instagram to share an intimate moment of their love and support for each other. The picture features the couple holding hands affectionately in a coffee shop, and at the center of attention is the jaw-dropping engagement ring adorning Sue Bird’s finger.

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The pressure is on as the USWNT prepares for the 2023 World Cup. The expectations are high, and the team’s journey to reclaim the coveted trophy is about to begin. Sue Bird’s Instagram post with Rapinoe was like a warm hug to the USWNT.

Rapinoe’s teammates think the world of her too

Ahead of the tournament in Australia and New Zealand starting Thursday, Kelly O’Hara praised her teammate from the 2015 and 2019 World Cup-winning sides. O’Hara said, “I know that the world sees the Megan Rapinoe that the world sees, but we get to see her up close and personal. And obviously, the Pinoe that the world sees is an incredible person and human, and that is also up close and personal.”

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USA Today via Reuters

“She brings a sense of humor and lightness, but intensity and empathy, and just…she is one of a kind,” O’Hara began to tear up. “There’s never been one like her. There’s probably never going to be one close to her. So it’s sad to think about this being her last, but she’s done such incredible things for this team and for the world.”

Admiration displayed by Kelly O’Hara and Sue Bird’s heartwarming support for Megan Rapinoe truly warm the heart. The USWNT’s journey to reclaim the World Cup promises to fill fans with exhilarating moments and keep them on the edge of their seats. It will be very exciting to see how the tournament unfolds for USWNT.

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What do you make of Rapinoe’s lovely picture with Sue Bird? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Sourav Jyoti Kalita is a soccer writer at EssentiallySports. Soccer has been a passion he follows since school days where he has participated extensively in matches where he looks for a chance to don the jersey and take the field. A fan of the glorious Red Devils, he also ardently supports his local team North East United that plays in the Indian Super League.
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Amal Joyce