🤑 $2 million, Trinity Rodman becomes the highest-paid in history | OneFootball

The Washington Spirit has shaken up the global market by announcing the renewal of Trinity Rodman with a record-breaking contract.

The American forward has signed a three-year deal that ties her to the club until 2028, earning an annual salary exceeding 2 million dollars. With this agreement, Rodman surpasses Aitana Bonmatí and becomes the highest-paid female footballer on the planet.

The negotiations were not without tension. After becoming a free agent on December 31, the Spirit fought to retain their star in the face of interest from major European clubs.

The process included the intervention of the league (NWSL), which initially vetoed a previous proposal, considering it an attempt to circumvent the salary cap, leading to legal disputes with the Players Association.

Rodman Rules

Ultimately, the agreement was made possible thanks to the new "High Impact Player" rule, already nicknamed the "Trinity Rodman Rule". This mechanism allows teams to exceed the salary cap to retain generational talents.

Michele Kang, the club’s owner, emphasized that this contract reflects the Spirit’s commitment to building a world-class project in Washington.

Rodman, who was the youngest player ever drafted in 2021, has already accumulated 33 goals and 21 assists in her professional career. In addition to winning the league in her rookie year, the forward was a key player in securing the Olympic gold medal in 2024. Her decision to stay in the NWSL is a definitive boost for the growth of women’s soccer in the United States.

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