Published: January 24, 2026 at 10:43 am
Olympic gold medalist Trinity Rodman made history once again after re-signing with the Washington Spirit on a landmark deal that makes her the highest-paid women’s football player in the world, according to a report on Olympics.com.
The agreement secures one of the sport’s generational young stars in Washington, D.C. through the 2028 season.
“I’ve made the DMV my home and the Spirit my family, and I knew this was where I wanted to enter the next chapter of my career,” Rodman said in a statement. “We’re chasing championships and raising the standard, and I can’t wait to keep doing that with my teammates and the best fans in the NWSL.”
Rodman became the youngest draft pick in National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) history when she was selected second overall in 2021 at just 18. She earned NWSL Rookie of the Year honors that same season and helped the Spirit win their first league title.
With this historic deal, Trinity Rodman continues to reshape what is possible for women in football and for the next generation watching her rise. Pic: Sportsnet
Rodman won Olympic Gold for Team USA
Since then, she has become a central figure for the sport, winning Olympic gold on Team USA at Paris 2024 and emerging as one of the most influential players of the new generation.
Her new contract is more than a financial milestone. It signals a shift in women’s football as leagues work to retain top global talent. Rodman’s negotiations were so significant that the NWSL adjusted salary-cap mechanisms to keep her in Washington. This is a clear testament to her value, her influence and her impact on the sport.
Although she comes from a family of elite athletes, including NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman, Trinity has carved out her own legacy. With this historic deal, she continues to reshape what is possible for women in football and for the next generation watching her rise.
