Who is Dansby Swanson’s wife Mallory Pugh?
MALLORY Pugh Swanson is an accomplished athlete.
The US soccer professional underwent surgery after a knee injury.
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Who is Dansby Swanson’s wife Mallory Pugh?
Mallory Pugh Swanson was born on April 29, 1998 in Littleton, Colorado to parents Horace and Karen Pugh. She grew up on the Highlands Ranch with her sister Brianna Pugh.
According to her team USA Bio, she graduated from Mountain Vista High School in 2016 before attending the University of California at Los Angeles.
In 2015, Mallory received the US Soccer Young Female Player of the Year title. She was also Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year 2014-2015.
The 24-year-old elite athlete is a forward for the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women’s Soccer League and the US Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT).
As Just Women’s Sports reported, in 2016 she became the youngest player to earn a spot on the CONCACAF Olympic qualifying list. She then played at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
In 2019 she won a World Cup title with the USWNT.
When did Dansby Swanson and Mallory Pugh get married?
On December 10, 2022, Mallory married 29-year-old MLB player Dansby Swanson.
The “Enchanted Forest” wedding took place at the Ritz Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Georgia.
The happy couple told People: “Getting married in front of our family and friends is very special. It means that we become one and can influence God’s kingdom together.”
Sara Fried of Fête Nashville Luxury Weddings, the couple’s wedding planner, also spoke to the publication and said: “Mal’s vision for their dream ceremony was an enchanted forest with tall trees.
“We added whimsical fairy lights, romantic crystal chandeliers and a beautiful white altar inspired by stained glass windows, and made nature the focal point.”
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Mallory and Dansby met in 2017 after being introduced by the footballer’s brother-in-law and Swanson’s former Atlanta Braves teammate Jace Peterson.
What injury did Mallory Pugh suffer?
As reported by CBS Sports, Mallory suffered a torn tendon in his left knee during the first half of the USWNT win over Ireland on Saturday, April 8, 2023.
The injury “seriously puts her participation in the World Cup in question.” The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 starts in July.
Sporting News reported that the soccer star underwent surgery on Tuesday morning, April 11.
As the outlet also discussed, post-trial Dansby – who plays for the Chicago Cubs – left the game against the Seattle Mariners after “dealing with cramps and tightness in his left side.”
The baseball player had supported his wife by accompanying her to the hospital as she went for surgery.
According to MLB.com, Dansby said, “My body was just wrecked.”
As Sporting News reported, while discussing Mallory’s situation, the shortstop said: “I think everyone knows it’s a pretty difficult and heartbreaking situation just for her. I am heartbroken for her. Just a lot of tears and sadness.”
On April 11, Mallory took to Instagram to share some good news after her procedure.
She said in the post: “This is hard. I’m in shock and don’t have much to say other than thank you everyone for the messages. I feel the love and prayers and hold them close to my heart.
“The surgery this morning was a success. I am grateful to my coaches, doctors, coaches and teammates for their help throughout this process.
“The beauty of all this is that God is always good. He has me and always has ♥️.”