American forward Trinity Rodman has signed a new three-year contract with the Washington Spirit of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), reportedly making her the highest-paid female soccer player in the world.
The Spirit announced the signing in a statement Thursday, calling it “one of the most significant contracts in the NWSL and women’s soccer worldwide, reflecting both Rodman’s elite status and the Spirit’s role as a global standard-bearer in women’s soccer.”
ESPN And The Athletics reported that the deal is worth more than $2 million annually, including bonuses.
Her agent, Mike Senkowski of Upper 90 Sports Group told both media outlets that it would make her the highest-paid female player in the world.
Rodman, daughter of former NBA star Dennis Rodman, was drafted in 2021 at the age of 18 and earned Rookie of the Year honors as the Spirit won their first NWSL title.
She won Olympic gold in 2024, and although the Spirit fell in the past two NWSL title games, the club had made retaining her a priority.
“I knew this was the moment I wanted to enter the next chapter of my career,” Rodman said in a statement. “I’m proud of what we’ve built since my rookie season, and I’m excited about where this club is going.
“We’re chasing championships and raising the bar, and I can’t wait to continue doing that with my teammates and the best fans in the NWSL.”
The path to re-signing Rodman, whose previous contract expired on December 31, has not been smooth.
A four-year contract that would have paid Rodman significantly more in the second half of the contract term was rejected by NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman, who reportedly believed it violated the «spirit» of the league’s salary rules.
The NWSL Players Association responded by filing a complaint against the league on Rodman’s behalf.
In December, the league’s board of directors approved the implementation of a new High Impact Player rule, allowing teams to spend up to $1 million above the salary cap on certain stars in an effort to keep them in the league.
ESPN had reported that Rodman had offers from foreign clubs, particularly in England.
“Trinity is a generational player, but more importantly she represents the future of this club and the future of women’s football,” said Spirit owner Michele Kang. “This agreement reflects our belief that top talent deserves the commitment of the elite.”
Published on January 23, 2026
