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Trinity Rodman Signs Three-Year Washington Spirit Deal, Becomes Highest-Paid in Women’s Soccer

ESPN reports a 2028 term with earnings above $2 million annually enabled by NWSL provisions that permit salaries above the cap.

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Overview

  • Washington Spirit finalized the agreement after months of negotiations, retaining the 23-year-old forward through three seasons.
  • The club used special mechanisms in league rules to structure pay beyond the traditional salary cap, according to reports.
  • Reported annual compensation exceeds top European wages for women’s players, with Aitana Bonmatí cited at about €1 million at Barcelona.
  • Since joining Washington in 2021, Rodman has 36 goals and 23 assists in 119 matches and won the NWSL title in her debut season.
  • A regular for the U.S. national team, she helped win Olympic gold at Paris 2024 and has 44 caps with 12 goals reported by outlets.