Trinity Rodman Becomes Highest-Paid Women's Footballer
Monday, 2026/01/26164 words3 minutes914 reads
Trinity Rodman, a 23-year-old forward for the United States national team, has signed a groundbreaking deal with Washington Spirit. The three-year contract, worth $2 million per year including bonuses, makes her the highest-paid female footballer in the world.
Rodman, daughter of former NBA star Dennis Rodman, has been a key player for Spirit since her debut in 2021. She helped the team win the NWSL Championship in her rookie year and was named NWSL Rookie of the Year.
The deal was made possible by a new 'High Impact Player' rule approved by the NWSL, allowing teams to exceed the salary cap for exceptional players. Washington Spirit's owner, Michele Kang, described Rodman as a 'generational player' representing the future of women's soccer.
Rodman expressed her excitement about the deal, calling it a 'monumental and game-changing moment'. Her success extends to international play, where she has scored 11 goals in 47 appearances for the USA, including three goals in the 2024 Paris Olympics gold medal-winning campaign.
