Trinity Rodman has signed a landmark three-year deal with Washington Spirit, making her the world's highest-paid female footballer. The 23-year-old forward, daughter of former NBA star Dennis Rodman, will earn $2 million per year including bonuses, taking her total earnings to around $6 million for the duration of her contract.
Rodman's new deal is reportedly worth a significant increase from her previous agreement with Spirit, which expired on December 31. The contract is set to keep Rodman with Spirit until 2028 and will likely make her one of the most lucrative stars in women's football.
The news comes as a major coup for the NWSL and Washington Spirit, who had been battling to retain Rodman after she became a free agent. Her decision to re-sign with Spirit means that the league has managed to hold onto one of its biggest stars, despite the increasing interest from top European clubs.
Rodman's new deal is set to surpass previous records for female footballers in terms of earnings, and her signing is expected to have a significant impact on the NWSL and the global women's football landscape. The player expressed her happiness with the agreement, stating that it feels "amazing" and that she is "very blessed."
The move has also sparked interest from top European clubs, including Barcelona, who were reportedly interested in signing Rodman before her re-signing with Spirit. However, Rodman has opted to stay with Washington Spirit, which will undoubtedly be a significant boost for the team.
Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang expressed her delight at securing Rodman's services, stating that she is "a generational player and represents the future of this club and women's soccer." The deal is also seen as a major coup for the NWSL, which has been working to increase its profile and attract top talent in recent years.
The new agreement will see Rodman continue to play a key role for both Washington Spirit and the United States national team. She has already established herself as one of the country's top players, winning 47 caps and scoring 11 goals since her debut in 2022.
Rodman's new deal is reportedly worth a significant increase from her previous agreement with Spirit, which expired on December 31. The contract is set to keep Rodman with Spirit until 2028 and will likely make her one of the most lucrative stars in women's football.
The news comes as a major coup for the NWSL and Washington Spirit, who had been battling to retain Rodman after she became a free agent. Her decision to re-sign with Spirit means that the league has managed to hold onto one of its biggest stars, despite the increasing interest from top European clubs.
Rodman's new deal is set to surpass previous records for female footballers in terms of earnings, and her signing is expected to have a significant impact on the NWSL and the global women's football landscape. The player expressed her happiness with the agreement, stating that it feels "amazing" and that she is "very blessed."
The move has also sparked interest from top European clubs, including Barcelona, who were reportedly interested in signing Rodman before her re-signing with Spirit. However, Rodman has opted to stay with Washington Spirit, which will undoubtedly be a significant boost for the team.
Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang expressed her delight at securing Rodman's services, stating that she is "a generational player and represents the future of this club and women's soccer." The deal is also seen as a major coup for the NWSL, which has been working to increase its profile and attract top talent in recent years.
The new agreement will see Rodman continue to play a key role for both Washington Spirit and the United States national team. She has already established herself as one of the country's top players, winning 47 caps and scoring 11 goals since her debut in 2022.