Trinity Rodman becomes highest paid female footballer with eye-watering new deal | OneFootball

Trinity Rodman has become the highest-paid female footballer in the world, according to her agent, after signing a new three-year deal with Washington Spirit that is reportedly worth over $2m (£1.48m) per year.

The 23-year-old United States international, who is the daughter of five-time NBA champion Dennis Rodman, had been a free agent since her previous deal with Spirit expired at the end of 2025.

Her agent Mike Senkowski of Upper 90 Sports Group told both CBS and ESPN the forward has now extended her stay at a record price said to include bonuses.

Spirit did not disclose a figure, but described the deal as "one of the most significant deals in NWSL history".

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Trinity Rodman has reportedly taken the crown of highest paid female player from Aitana Bonmati (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

"I've made the DMV my home and the Spirit my family and I knew this was where I wanted to enter the next chapter of my career," said Rodman in a statement. "I'm proud of what we've built since my rookie season and I'm excited about where this club is headed.

"We're chasing championships and raising the standard and I can't wait to keep doing that with my team-mates and the best fans in the NWSL."

Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati, who has won the Ballon d'Or for each of the past three years, was reportedly the highest-earning female player before Rodman's deal.

Rodman has 47 caps for the USA and was integral to the nation winning gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics, scoring three goals.

She also helped Spirit to the NWSL Championship in her debut year in 2021, when she was named the league’s rookie of the year.