Sports power couple Dansby and Mallory Swanson celebrate birth of their first child in a latest Instagram post

Chicago gained a new sports celebrity on Friday, and she’s only a few days old. Dansby Swanson and Mallory Swanson, two of the city’s most recognizable athletes, shared that they’ve welcomed their first child, a daughter named Josie James.

The announcement came through a simple but heartfelt Instagram post that immediately drew attention across the sports world. For fans who have followed their journey from a long-distance romance to becoming one of Chicago’s favorite duos, the news felt like a natural next chapter.The couple, married since 2022, has spent the past few years building both individual legacies and a shared life in the Windy City. Mallory has been away from the field while on maternity leave, and Dansby recently wrapped another strong season with the Cubs.

Their latest milestone now brings their personal and professional worlds together in a new way, marking the arrival of a child who enters a home steeped in championship DNA.

Dansby and Mallory Swanson welcome daughter Josie James

The Swansons, Dansby and Mallory, revealed the birth of their daughter with a black-and-white photo and a message that quickly spread through Chicago sports circles. “Josie James Swanson,” they wrote. “We love you more than you’ll ever know babygirl.”

Their road to this point spans nearly a decade. The two met in 2017 through a family connection, long before they became household names in Chicago. They married in 2022 and soon found themselves sharing the same city full-time once Dansby signed his seven-year deal with the Cubs. Mallory, meanwhile, continued making her place as one of the NWSL’s brightest stars, securing a landmark contract and delivering a gold-medal-winning goal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.Pregnancy kept Mallory off the pitch this past season, but her impact on the Red Stars and the USWNT remains unquestioned. Dansby carried his share of the sports spotlight this year as well, finishing his third season with the Cubs after posting a .244/.300/.417 line with 24 home runs and 77 RBIs.

How the Swansons grew into Chicago’s favorite sports couple

The birth of Josie adds a new dimension to a partnership already filled with notable moments. Their relationship has always unfolded alongside major career milestones: Mallory’s early ascension with the national team, Dansby’s World Series triumph with the Braves, and their eventual shared move to Chicago. Both athletes have spoken publicly about the stability they find in each other, with Dansby once saying, “I love everything about her… She just brings such a level of comfort being around her.”For now, their attention is fully on their newborn daughter, and there’s no timeline yet for when either of them will return to competition.Also Read: Shane Bieber's wife Kara shares a sweet moment from her day that had fans melting across Instagram