USWNT Star Mallory Swanson and Cubs' Dansby Swanson Are Expecting Their First Child

It’s a season of new beginnings for sports power couple Mallory Swanson of the U.S. women's national soccer team and Dansby Swanson, the sharp-shooting shortstop for the Chicago Cubs, as they prepare to welcome their first child together.

The couple shared the joyful news with the world on Instagram, where Mallory posted a heartfelt set of photos captioned, "Our greatest blessing." The announcement rings in a beautiful chapter for the Swansons.

At 27, Mallory has already achieved great heights in her career. She was a key player in the U.S. squad that clinched the 2019 Women’s World Cup and the gold medal at the Paris Olympics, famously netting the winning goal in the 1-0 nail-biter against Brazil.

Although Mallory hasn’t hit the pitch this season for her club, the Chicago Stars of the National Women’s Soccer League, it’s for good reason — she’s been granted personal leave to prioritize this exciting new stage of her life.

Meanwhile, Dansby Swanson, 31, stands as a giant in his own right. The two-time All-Star was pivotal in the Atlanta Braves' 2021 World Series triumph and has snagged consecutive Gold Glove awards in 2022 and 2023 for his defensive prowess.

Remarkably, this trend of sporting families continues as Mallory’s Olympic teammate, Sophia Wilson, is also expecting her first child with husband Michael Wilson, the dynamic wide receiver for the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals.