Overview

• Mallory Swanson, USWNT star and Chicago Red Stars forward, and her husband, Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, announced they are expecting their first child.
• The couple shared the news via a joint Instagram post captioned 'Our greatest blessing,' featuring photos of Mallory holding a sonogram.
• Mallory Swanson has been absent from professional soccer since late January 2025 for personal reasons, now revealed to be related to her pregnancy.
• Her pregnancy means she will likely miss the remainder of the 2025 NWSL season, following her standout 2024 performance at the Paris Olympics where she earned her 100th cap.
• The announcement has been met with widespread congratulations from teammates, sports organizations, and fans, celebrating the couple’s next chapter.