Television series based on Cleat Cute novel
Retired soccer player Megan Rapinoe and her partner Sue Bird are working on a television series based on a novel called Cleat Cute, which focuses on lesbian athletes falling in love while preparing for the World Cup. The series will not shy away from the messiness and beauty of relationships in sports.
Key Points
- Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird's production company, A Touch More, will create the series based on Cleat Cute novel
- The story centers on two players, Grace and Phoebe, falling in love while preparing for the World Cup
- The series aims to celebrate relationships in sports, both romantic and platonic
Pros
- Representation of lesbian athletes in mainstream media
- Exploration of romantic and platonic relationships in sports
- Collaboration with production company Future Shack
Cons
- Controversy surrounding Rapinoe's political stances