Dansby Swanson's USWNT star wife Mallory shares cute Cubs couple photo before Game 5

Mallory Swanson had the pregnancy glow with her Chicago Cubs husband prior to the do-or-die Game 5 against the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS.
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson hugs his wife, Chicago Stars forward Mallory Swanson, on opening day at Wrigley Field on March 30, 2023, in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson hugs his wife, Chicago Stars forward Mallory Swanson, on opening day at Wrigley Field on March 30, 2023, in Chicago. | IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire

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Dansby Swanson is always competing with his wife for most successful person in their marriage.

We kid of course, but the Chicago Cubs shortstop is married to Mallory Swanson (maiden name Mallory Pugh), the hugely successful United States women's national soccer team and Chicago Stars striker.

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Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson hugs his wife, Chicago Stars forward Mallory Swanson, on opening day at Wrigley Field on March 30, 2023, in Chicago. | IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire

Mrs. Swanson, 27, is a loyal Cubs WAG too as her two-time All-Star and World Series winning husband faces a do-or-die Game 5 against the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Division Series, with the reigning WS champs Los Angeles Dodgers awaiting the winner.

The USWNT World Cup and Paris summer Olympics gold-medal winner is also pregnant, and she had that maternal glow in full effect in photos she shared on Instagram Stories with the 31-year-old two-time Gold Glove winner.

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Mallory kept the caption simple with three heart emojis from the friendly confines of Wrigley Field after flying the "W" to force the Game 5.

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Mallory Swanson/Instagram

Dansby has mostly been struggling in the postseason so far with 1 RBI and a meager .174 batting average, but a big performance tonight could make him a Chicago hero instantly.

The ESPN No. 14 ranked best women's soccer player in 2024 also shared a candid shot with her Wrigley buddies before having to be in enemy territory for the win or go home game in Milwaukee.

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Mallory Swanson/Instagram

No matter what happens, with Mallory and her husband expecting their first child, they'll win regardless of the final score.

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Sep 7, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Red Stars and USWNT forward Mallory Swanson throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field. | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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