Trinity Rodman to be NWSL's highest-paid player after re-signing with Washington Spirit

The National Women's Soccer League's 2021 Rookie of the Year Trinity Rodman, 19, will become the highest-paid player in league history after signing a contract extension with Washington Spirit on Wednesday, the club announced.

The four-year deal is reported to be worth $1.1 million, according to Sportico.

Rodman, the daughter of NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman, and the youngest NWSL Rookie of the Year in league history, extended her deal with theembattled NWSL club through the 2024 season with an option for 2025.

— ESPN+: NWSL chat and more on ESPN FC Daily (U.S. only)

«We're incredibly excited to have Trin as a part of the Spirit family for at least the next three seasons. She has a truly special career ahead of her and makes us a better club on all fronts,» Spirit coach Kris Ward said.

According to the Washington Post, Rodman joined the league last year on a three-year deal that averaged $42,000 in base salary, plus housing and bonuses. It was on par with what others in the NWSL were receiving. Octagon Soccer, Rodman's agency, confirmed her salary as the league record.

Following this week's ratification of the league's first collective bargaining agreement, the NWSL maximum was upped to $75,000, a 43 percent increase while minimum salary is $35,000. Teams are also able increase some individual salaries, like Rodman's, by using allocation money, which is a spending allowance above salary limits and team budget caps.

According to Sportico, Rodman will make $281,000 annually, which is more than Alex Morgan's and Megan Rapinoe's $250,000 playing salaries.

Despite Rodman leading the Spirit to winning the NWSL Championship last season, the club has been embroiled in offseason controversy. The club's coach, Richie Burke,