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Trinity Rodman Becomes Highest-Paid Female Soccer Star

1/23/2026

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Trinity Rodman of the Washington Spirit signed a three-year contract extension.
The announcement was made at a press conference in Los Angeles, making her the highest-paid female soccer player globally with a salary over $1 million annually.
The negotiations included grievances filed by the NWSL Players Association over the league's salary cap rules.
The High Impact Player rule enabled the deal despite ongoing questions about its legality.
Rodman expressed commitment to the Spirit.

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Trinity Rodman of the Washington Spirit signed a three-year contract extension.
The announcement was made at a press conference in Los Angeles, making her the highest-paid female soccer player globally with a salary over $1 million annually.
The negotiations included grievances filed by the NWSL Players Association over the league's salary cap rules.
The High Impact Player rule enabled the deal despite ongoing questions about its legality.
Rodman expressed commitment to the Spirit.