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Trinity Rodman Just Became The Highest-Paid Player In Women’s Soccer — Here's What Her Historic Deal Means For Pay Equity In Women’s Sports

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By Kimberly Wilson ·Updated January 25, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Trinity Rodman isn’t a businesswoman—she’s a business, woman (or whatever Jay-Z said). And business is booming, okay?! The 23-year-old forward just signed a three-year deal with the Washington Spirit worth over $2 million annually, making her the highest-paid women’s soccer player on the planet.The deal is historic not just for the dollar amount (we can’t ignor…
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Trinity Rodman, the soccer player daughter of former NBA star Dennis Rodman, has signed a three-year contract with the Washington Spirit. The 23-year-old Trinity will earn $2 million per year through 2028. Her agent, Mike Senkowski, said Trinity will be eligible for additional bonuses in addition to her salary. The salary cap for the Women's National Soccer League is $3.5 million. However, the "Impact Player" rule was passed in December of last …

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Essence broke the news in on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
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