Overview
- Washington Spirit announced a three-year extension that keeps the 23-year-old U.S. international under contract through 2028.
- Her pay is reported at more than $2 million per year including bonuses, making her the highest‑earning female footballer according to her agent and U.S. media.
- The deal was cleared by the NWSL’s High Impact Player exception, which allows approved players to exceed the $3.5 million team salary cap based on marketability criteria.
- The rule followed the commissioner’s rejection of a prior proposal as cap circumvention, a move that led Rodman and the NWSLPA to file legal challenges.
- The agreement caps weeks of speculation over foreign offers, particularly from England, with Rodman calling the moment groundbreaking for young American girls.