Trinity Rodman Signs Record NWSL Extension

Trinity Rodman, the 23-year-old forward for the United States women's national team, signed a record three-year contract extension with the Washington Spirit on Thursday, securing her place with the National Women's Soccer League club through the 2028 season and making her the highest-paid women's soccer player in the world.

The deal, announced at an event in Los Angeles, averages more than $1 million annually for Rodman, surpassing previous benchmarks in the sport. Her agent, Mike Senkowski of Upper 90 Sports Group, confirmed it as the top salary globally. Rodman, who became a free agent when her prior contract expired at the end of the 2025 season, had drawn significant interest from European clubs, particularly in England. Chelsea and Manchester City recently signed other U.S. national team players, including Naomi Girma, Alyssa Thompson and Sam Coffey, highlighting a trend of American talent moving abroad where salary caps do not apply.

The agreement came after months of uncertainty and league-wide adjustments to retain top players. The Spirit's initial proposed contract for Rodman, which complied with the salary cap but backloaded payments, was rejected by the NWSL for...