Trinity Rodman’s new three-year deal with the Washington Spirit is official, and it reportedly makes the 23-year-old Olympic gold medalist the highest-paid women’s soccer player in the world.
The deal, billed as “one of the most significant contracts” in National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) history, sees Rodman extending her time with the D.C.-based team through the 2028 season. In a statement, the 2021 NWSL champ, whose father is former NBA star Dennis Rodman, said the goal moving forward is to bag championships while “raising the standard” for the sport.
“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,” she said Thursday (Jan. 22). “I’m proud of what we’ve built since my rookie season, and I’m excited about where this club is headed.”
While Thursday’s announcement didn’t include any specifics as to the amount of the deal, a report from ESPN, citing multiple sources, said it’s worth more than $2 million annually, including bonuses. The report also cites Rodman’s agent, Mike Senkowski, as saying this makes his client both the highest-paid player in NWSL history and the highest-paid women’s soccer player on the planet.
Complex has reached out to Spirit reps for comment. This story may be updated.
In recent weeks, speculation has been high about the negotiations that ultimately led to the new three-year deal. At one point, the players’ union was reported to have filed a grievance with the NWSL over its rejection of a Rodman re-signing offer.
According to Washington Spirit General Manager Nathan Minion, re-signing Rodman was “always a top priority” for the team.
“She is one of the best players in the world and a transformational presence for the Spirit on the field and for our fans,” Minion said in a news release on Thursday. “Trinity is central to our championship ambitions and the future we are building in Washington, and we are thrilled to continue this journey together.”
