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Sophia Wilson on Returning to Soccer With a Million-Dollar Deal
- Wilson signs a $1 million player option, becoming the NWSL's first seven-figure single-season contract.
- The deal marks a milestone for women’s sports and player pay, Wilson says.
- Wilson returned to the Thorns after giving birth, joining club and country duties this season.
- The High Impact Player rule allows teams to exceed the cap for one star.
- Trinity Rodman secured a historic deal exceeding $2 million annually under the HIP rule.
- Wilson emphasizes the positive impact of higher pay on the sport’s growth.
- Wilson’s return follows her national team debut earlier in the season.
- Wilson’s tenure includes a 2023 league-leading goal tally and 2024 high scoring season.
- Wilson is married to NFL wide receiver Michael Wilson.
- The story highlights ongoing debates about pay and structure in women’s soccer.
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