Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson and U.S. Women’s National Team forward Mallory Swanson (née Pugh) have announced they are expecting their first child. The couple shared the joyful news on Instagram, posting a photo shoot where they each held ultrasound pictures. Mallory captioned the post, “Our greatest blessing,” expressing their excitement for the new chapter in their lives.
The Swansons, both accomplished athletes, married in December 2022 during a ceremony at the Ritz Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Georgia. Their relationship began in 2017 after being introduced by Dansby’s former Braves teammate, Jace Peterson, who is married to Mallory’s sister. The couple got engaged in December 2021 and tied the knot the following year.
Mallory Swanson has been a prominent figure in women’s soccer, making her debut for the U.S. Women’s National Team in 2016 at the age of 17. She went on to represent the U.S. at the 2016 Summer Olympics, where she became the youngest Olympic goalscorer for the United States. In 2019, she helped the team win the FIFA Women’s World Cup and secured a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, scoring the only goal in the Olympic final.
Dansby Swanson, currently in his third season with the Chicago Cubs, previously played for the Atlanta Braves, with whom he won the World Series in 2021. He has been named to the National League All-Star team in both 2022 and 2023. The couple resides in Chicago, balancing their professional commitments with their personal lives.
Fans and fellow athletes have expressed their congratulations to the Swansons on this exciting news. The couple continues to be a source of inspiration, demonstrating the strength of their partnership both on and off the field.
