When a star player is not there on a team, most occasions result in a team tumbling down the league table. The same scenario happened with the Chicago Red Stars last season with Mallory Swanson. However, this season, they can certainly avoid the same issue. She has signed a massive contract extension with the club.
The contract also makes her the highest-paid player in the NWSL. It also shows how much Chicago Red Stars value their star forward and their gigantic ambitions for the upcoming season.
All the latest details you need to know about the salary of Mallory Swanson
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Chicago Red Stars forward Mallory Swanson is currently the talk of the town. The NWSL club has announced that she has signed a new four-year contract to extend her stay. There is also an option to extend it to the fifth year. However, what makes this update promising is the contract she signed with the club. The 25-year-old has become the highest-paid player in the NWSL. According to reports, she is set to make a salary of $400,000 per year. It means that she will earn over $2 million during the duration of the contract.
Mallory Swanson signs with @chicagoredstars through 2028 making it the most lucrative agreement in the history of the NWSL. ✍️
The USWNT star is the first player to have a four year deal with fifth year option. 🔥
📸: @MalPugh pic.twitter.com/wyoCmYB7KK
— Attacking Third (@AttackingThird) January 16, 2024
The USWNT star striker missed most of the last year because of a torn patella tendon in her left knee. It also led to her missing the World Cup. Despite this, her seven goals in 2023 were the highest on the national team. Therefore, it showcases how much the American fans and her teammates missed her during the tournament. Because of the injury, the Chicago Red Stars also ended in the last position last season without her presence.
The fans of both club and country will hope that Mallory stays fit for the upcoming season. Now, let’s get an idea about her net worth as she becomes the benchmark for the new generation of NWSL players.
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Swanson’s net worth after signing the landmark contract
According to reports, her net worth is $5 million. However, the net worth was calculated based on her previous contract, which was worth $1 million. But her net worth should take a higher jump, courtesy of the lucrative contract extension. However, her huge net worth is not only because of her on-pitch performances. She has also signed and made quite an impact financially off the pitch.
In 2017, she signed a deal with leading sports brand Nike. Since then, she has appeared in various advertisements. It is not just with Nike; she has sponsorship deals with companies like GoGo Squeez, the plant-based snack maker, and several others. Mallory also ensures these deals align with her values along with the financial benefits.
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More brands are certainly going to approach her after the massive contract with Chicago Red Stars. How many goals will Mallory Swanson score in the upcoming season? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.