Chicago Stars FC Women 2026/27 - player salaries
NWSL · highest earner Mallory Swanson on $9,177 per week · see Chicago Stars FC Women transfers
Where the money goes
Share of the weekly payroll by position group · 4 players cover two groups and are counted half in each
Squad salaries
| Watch | PLAYER | WEEKLY ▼ | YEARLY | AGE | POSITION | NATION | EXPIRES | COMPARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mallory Swanson | $9,177 | $477,204 | 27 | Winger, striker | DEC 2027 | |||
| Sam Staab | $3,458 | $179,816 | 28 | Center-back | DEC 2029 | |||
| Alyssa Naeher | $3,325 | $172,900 | 37 | Goalkeeper | DEC 2026 | |||
| Jordyn Huitema | $2,793 | $145,236 | 24 | Striker | DEC 2028 | |||
| Michelle Alozie | $2,527 | $131,404 | 28 | Right wing-back, right winger, striker | DEC 2028 | |||
| Natalia Kuikka | $2,527 | $131,404 | 29 | Right-back | DEC 2026 | |||
| Bea Franklin | $1,995 | $103,740 | 24 | Defensive midfielder | DEC 2027 | |||
| Brianna Pinto | $1,995 | $103,740 | 25 | Defensive midfielder, attacking midfielder | DEC 2028 | |||
| Aaliyah Farmer | $1,995 | $103,740 | 21 | Center midfielder | DEC 2028 | |||
| Elise Evans | $1,729 | $89,908 | 20 | Center-back | DEC 2028 | |||
| Jameese Joseph | $1,463 | $76,076 | 24 | Striker | DEC 2026 | |||
| Leila Ouahabi | $1,330 | $69,160 | 32 | Left-back | JUN 2026 | |||
| LeiLanni Nesbeth | $1,330 | $69,160 | 23 | Defensive midfielder | DEC 2026 | |||
| Katie Atkinson | $1,330 | $69,160 | 28 | Goalkeeper | DEC 2028 | |||
| Jenna Bike | $1,293 | $67,224 | 27 | Winger, striker | DEC 2026 | |||
| Nádia Gomes | $1,289 | $67,016 | 28 | Winger, striker | DEC 2026 | |||
| MacKenzie Wood | $1,204 | $62,590 | 25 | Goalkeeper | DEC 2027 | |||
| Maitane López | $1,197 | $62,244 | 30 | Center-back, defensive midfielder | DEC 2026 | |||
| Halle Mackiewicz | $1,024 | $53,253 | 23 | Goalkeeper | DEC 2026 | |||
| Ryan Gareis | $931 | $48,412 | 26 | Wing-back, winger, striker | DEC 2028 | |||
| Taylor Wood | $798 | $41,496 | 26 | Right-back | DEC 2027 | |||
| Manaka Hayashi | - | - | 20 | Center midfielder | DEC 2027 | |||
| Micayla Johnson | - | - | 17 | Winger, striker | DEC 2027 | |||
| Tessa Dellarose | - | - | 21 | Striker | DEC 2028 | |||
| Emma Egizii | - | - | 22 | Attacking midfielder | DEC 2028 | |||
| Julia Grosso | - | - | 24 | Center midfielder | DEC 2026 | |||
Salary vs age
Each dot is a player - top-left is expensive and young
Squad salary pyramid
Players per salary band, against the share of the payroll they take
Top 5 earners take 48% of the squad payroll, across the 21 players we hold a salary for.
Chicago Stars FC Women against NWSL
Average weekly salary by position group, this squad against the division - over players aged 22 or over that we hold a salary for
Chicago Stars FC Women NWSL average · Chicago Stars FC Women pays over the league average in 1 of 4. The count after each label is the players the club average is taken over.
Contract expiries
When current deals run out
Frequently asked questions
Chicago Stars FC Women salaries, 2026/27
What is Chicago Stars FC Women's payroll in 2026/27?
The Chicago Stars FC Women total payroll for 2026/27 is $2,324,883 per year ($44,709 per week) across a squad of 26. We hold a salary for 21 of the 26 players.
Who is Chicago Stars FC Women's highest earner?
Mallory Swanson is the highest paid player at Chicago Stars FC Women, earning $9,177 per week.
What is the average Chicago Stars FC Women player salary?
The average Chicago Stars FC Women player aged 22 or over earns $2,157 per week in 2026/27, across the 19 we hold a salary for. The median is $1,330. The squad list below runs down to academy age, so the average is taken over senior players only.
Which league do Chicago Stars FC Women play in?
Chicago Stars FC Women play in NWSL. NWSL is the top division of women's soccer in United States.
