Tensions flared when Alex Morgan didn’t make it to the USWNT squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics. American fans had worried about who would take on the crucial goal-scoring duties. But the relief simultaneously came with the announcement that an experienced Mallory Swanson was on the roster. Having participated as an Olympian in the Rio 2016 and later on winning the 2019 World Cup, one doesn’t have to explain what kind of adeptness the formidable attacker possesses.

But even though the stakes are high for Swanson to perform, she would be lucky to have the unwavering support of her family, who have been instrumental in her journey to the top over the years. But there’s more to know about the close ones behind the star, who themselves come from a rich sporting background.

Meet Mallory Swanson’s close one

Mallory Swanson, before Mallory Pugh, was born to father Horace Pugh and mother Karen Pugh on April 29, 1998. There is a lack of information about her parents’ past lives, including their education and family background. However, what is known is that Mallory was born to athletic parents. Interestingly, her father Horace, hailing from an African-American ethnicity, was a professional Olympic-style events player and loved playing football throughout his childhood.

As of today, it is said that Horace is employed as a Business Development Manager at Caretaker Landscape and Tree Management. Meanwhile, her mother Karen was a professional marathon runner and now is a homemaker. Talking about Mallory’s siblings, she has an elder sister named Bri. In an interview, she revealed an interesting childhood incident about Mallory. “She got dragged around everywhere like younger siblings do. And all of us, we joke about it now. We’re like, ‘Great, we taught her everything we know, and she’s this superstar now and we’re working jobs,” said Bri.

Notably, both Karen and Horace have been key pillars in Mallory’s life just as every other parents do. Aside from the support she needed to forge her soccer career, the 26-year-old got the best education from Mountain Vista High School in Highlands Ranch and the University of California, Los Angeles. While the details of her family are known, let’s know about her love life.

Does Swanson have any children?

Mallory Swanson is married to American baseball shortstop Dansby Swanson. Both Atlanta natives have known each other since their college days until they finally tied the knot on December 10, 2022. The couple share a daughter named Landry who was born in February 2023. Speaking more about the husband, Dansby plays for the Atlanta Braves.

He is also successful and has achieved remarkable things over his career, winning the World Series and the Gold Glovе Award. Interestingly, Dansby is four years older than Mallory.

Both are true love birds and often share glimpses of being together on their social networks. Now, they live a happy married life.