Mallory and Dansby: A Baby on the Way!
Okay, you guys, get this! Mallory Pugh Swanson – yes, *that* Mallory Pugh Swanson, the USWNT soccer superstar – and her husband, Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, are expecting their first child! The announcement totally blew up Instagram, and honestly, who wasn't grinning from ear to ear reading all the well wishes?
Mallory's Amazing Career and the Big Reveal
Mallory’s a total rockstar on the soccer field. Seriously, this woman’s a gold medalist from the 2024 Paris Olympics – she even scored the winning goal in the final! And don't forget, she’s also a FIFA Women's World Cup champion. So, when she took a break from the Chicago Stars this season for "personal reasons," we were all a little curious. Turns out, those "personal reasons" were the best kind of surprise!
On Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, Mallory and Dansby shared the sweetest Instagram post – adorable pictures of them in matching white outfits, cradling ultrasound images. The caption? Simple and perfect: "Our greatest blessing." I mean, how cute is that?
Major Milestone: Her Olympic gold medal win was also her 100th cap with the USWNT – incredible!
What's Next?: With the baby on the way, Mallory will probably miss the rest of the NWSL season. But hey, motherhood is a full-time job, and it's totally understandable.
The Sports World Celebrates
The announcement was flooded with love from fellow athletes. It was insane! Wives of MLB players were all over social media showering them with congratulations. Jameson Taillon (Dansby’s teammate!), Jalynne Crawford, Anna Riley, Chelsea Freeman, Chase Bellinger, Kayla Harper, Andreia Albies, and Madisyn Seager – just to name a few! It felt like the entire baseball community was celebrating.
And the support didn't stop there. Tons of USWNT and NWSL players also chimed in with their excitement. It really shows how close-knit the sports community is, especially when something this wonderful happens.
Dansby's Sweet Birthday Tribute and Their Love Story
Their love story is pretty awesome, too. They met in 2017 – through Dansby's then-Braves teammate, Jace Peterson, who’s Mallory’s brother-in-law. Crazy, right? They got married in December 2022, and Dansby’s birthday tribute to Mallory on April 29th, 2025, was seriously heartwarming. The pictures and caption were so sweet, showing just how much they adore each other.
How They Met: A total case of fate and family connections!
Dansby's Cubs Stint: Dansby's currently crushing it in his third season with the Cubs, already a two-time MLB All-Star.
A New Chapter Begins
This whole thing is just heartwarming, isn't it? It’s a perfect blend of incredible athletic achievements and a beautiful love story. As they get ready to welcome their little one, we're sending them all the best wishes. I can't wait to see what adventures this power couple and their baby embark on next! This is definitely a chapter I’m excited to follow.
