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Mallory and Dansby Swanson Announce Pregnancy, Confirming Soccer Star’s Season Absence

The high-profile sports couple shared their news on Instagram, revealing the reason behind Mallory Swanson’s unexplained hiatus from professional soccer in 2025.

Dansby Swanson with wife Mallory Swanson on July 16, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
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Overview

  • Mallory Swanson, USWNT forward and Chicago Stars FC player, and Dansby Swanson, Chicago Cubs shortstop, announced they are expecting their first child.
  • The couple shared the news via a joint Instagram post, captioned 'Our greatest blessing,' accompanied by photos featuring a sonogram.
  • Mallory Swanson’s absence from the NWSL and USWNT this season, previously attributed to 'personal reasons,' is now explained by her pregnancy.
  • Teammates, fans, and organizations from both soccer and baseball communities have celebrated the announcement with widespread congratulations.
  • Mallory Swanson, 27, and Dansby Swanson, 31, are both accomplished athletes, with Olympic gold and World Series titles among their career highlights.