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USWNT striker Mallory Swanson signs record-breaking contract with Chicago Red Stars to become NWSL's highest-paid player

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Forward Swanson has extended her stay with the Red Stars, signing a deal until 2028 with the option of an extra year. The NWSL side say this contract is the most <a href="https://chicagoredstars.com/first-team/chicago-red-stars-sign-mallory-swanson-to-long-term-contract/" target="_blank">"lucrative"</a> in the league's history, with <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/mallory-swanson-signs-record-breaking-nwsl-contract-with-chicago-red-stars-its-the-start-of-something-new/#:~:text=United%20States%20women's%20national%20team,a%20newly%20allowed%20league%20contract." target="_blank">CBS Sports</a> reporting the 25-year-old will now be on more than $400,000 a year (£315,892).

WHAT HAPPENED?

She told the <a href="https://chicagoredstars.com/first-team/chicago-red-stars-sign-mallory-swanson-to-long-term-contract/" target="_blank">club's website</a>: “I am excited to be back with the Red Stars! These last few years have been such a blessing in Chicago, even with the ups and downs, and I can’t wait to be back. I am looking forward to getting to work and helping the team win championships. See everyone soon!”

WHAT MALLORY SWANSON SAID

This new deal for Swanson, who has scored 21 goals in 47 games for the Chicago outfit since joining from Sky Blue FC (now New Jersey/New York Gotham FC) in 2021, means the United States international will reportedly be the highest-paid athlete in the division, earning upwards of $2m over the course of the contract.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Swanson's side will be back in league action in mid-March when the new 2024 season gets underway. They came bottom of the table last term and they will want to improve on that this time out.

WHAT NEXT?

USWNT striker Mallory Swanson signs record-breaking contract with Chicago Red Stars to become NWSL's highest-paid player | Goal.com

Mallory Swanson has signed the &apos;most lucrative&apos; contract in the National Women’s Soccer League&apos;s history after her deal with the Chicago Red Stars.