United States women’s national team striker Mallory Swanson entered free agency for the first time and agreed on a record-breaking contract with the NWSL‘s Chicago Red Stars worth a reported $2 million including a fifth-year option.

Swanson, who joined the Red Stars in 2021 from Sky Blue FC (now NJ/NY Gotham FC), is signed through 2028, setting an NWSL record for the most long-term contract and making her the league’s highest-paid player, the club confirmed to ESPN. Read More