U.S. women’s national team forward Mallory Swanson is expecting her first child with husband Dansby Swanson, shortstop for the Chicago Cubs. The joyful news was shared on social media, with Mallory, a star forward for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team and the Chicago Stars, posting, “Our greatest blessing ?” alongside a series of photos from their maternity shoot.
The couple’s announcement has been met with an outpouring of love and support from fellow athletes and fans. Teammates from both of their respective sports shared congratulatory messages, including Mallory’s U.S. soccer teammate Sophia Wilson, who commented, “My sis ?❤️??.” Dansby, shortstop for the Chicago Cubs, simply responded with, “I love you ❤️.” The Cubs, the U.S. Women’s National Team, and Mallory’s club team, the Chicago Stars, also shared their excitement online.
The Swansons’ relationship has always been grounded in faith. They tied the knot on December 10, 2022, in a beautiful “enchanted forest ceremony” held at the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Georgia. Reflecting on their wedding day, the couple expressed their desire to “impact God’s kingdom together.” The love story began in 2017 when Dansby’s former Braves teammate Jace Peterson introduced him to Mallory, his sister-in-law. After dating for four years, Dansby proposed to Mallory in 2021, and they have been happily building their lives together ever since.
Both Mallory and Dansby have made significant achievements in their respective sports. Mallory played a crucial role in the U.S. Women’s National Team’s success at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup and the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, where she scored the only goal in the final against Brazil to secure the gold medal. Although she has not played this season due to personal reasons, her athletic legacy remains strong.
Dansby, on the other hand, is a two-time MLB All-Star and has been a major asset to the Chicago Cubs since signing with them in 2022. He previously played for the Atlanta Braves, where he won a World Series in 2021 and earned back-to-back Gold Glove awards in 2022 and 2023.
The Swansons’ baby news has delighted both their fans and fellow athletes. Notably, Mallory’s Olympic teammate, Sophia Wilson, is also expecting her first child with her husband, Michael Wilson, a wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals.
As Mallory and Dansby prepare to welcome their little one, they continue to inspire their fans not just with their athletic achievements but with their strong faith and commitment to family. The couple’s journey into parenthood is a beautiful new chapter that many are eagerly celebrating alongside them.