Forbes’ Report revealed the 18-Year-Old Pickleball Star’s annual earnings are 40 times Caitlin Clark’s WNBA salary. There is news in other sports as well that highlights the rise in the popularity of women’s sports. Trinity Rodman recently broke the women’s soccer player pay record with her new deal with the Washington Spirit. Sophie Cunningham didn’t hold back, lauding the star.
The WNBA and WNBPA are still in discussion with the salary and revenue sharing points still on the table. Amid these discussions, the Fever forward’s response shows players’ intentions.
Sophie Cunningham Lauds Trinity Rodman’s New Payday
The Washington Spirit signed the USA forward on a three-year deal, confirming $2 million salary for the prolific player. This marks the highest salary for a women’s soccer player and also the franchise’s intentions to target a championship in the season.
As for the WNBA, the news came as a positive sign of a rise in Women’s influence on the world. Sophie Cunningham also lauded the player and the deal. Sharing the news on Instagram, the player simply wrote, “Yess” with fire emojis.
As for the WNBA’s current CBA proposal, top players will receive over $1 million, and additional income will depend on the revenue-sharing model. Project B is offering double salary, while Unrivaled also pays players handsomely.
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As for Cunningham, she had $100,000 deal with the Fever team in 2025 and will be a free agent in the upcoming season. She also expressed a mega deal from her next franchise.
Sophie Cunningham Wants High-Value Contract
There is uncertainty over Cunningham’s future with the Fever team, with reports showing the front office choosing Lexie Hull over Cunningham in the expansion draft. So when a question arose about her future franchise, the versatile forward has everything sorted in her mind.
“I want that next contract so I can buy a house. I just want to feel homey and cozy, but I’m not decorating anything again until I’ve got a three-year contract in front of me,” Cunningham said on her podcast.
Sophie Cunningham just said on her podcast she is looking for a bigger multi year contract so she can buy a house. Take care of your fellow Missouri girl @AmberLCox and make our fan favorite Sophie a Fever for life by paying her what she is worth. We can’t lose her. pic.twitter.com/969Cbnt3ge
— CaitlinFor3 (@CaitlinForThree) October 31, 2025
While the player gave her side, it’s interesting to see whether the Indiana team could match it up, as Caitlin Clark urged Cunningham to re-sign with the Fever.