Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson and U.S. soccer star Mallory Pugh on Thursday announced their engagement. Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Dansby Swanson, Mallory Pugh announce engagement

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 12/2/21

A big couple of months for Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson have gotten even bigger.

Swanson and U.S. soccer star Mallory Pugh on Thursday announced their engagement. Pugh posted pictures of the proposal on her Instagram, as did Swanson.

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Pugh was a member of the United States’ FIFA World Cup-winning team in 2019, and she has scored 18 total goals for the national team. She currently plays for the Chicago Red Stars of the NWSL. Swanson is fresh off his World Series win with the Atlanta Braves, and he contributed two home runs in the series against Houston.

Swanson and Pugh met through Swanson’s former Braves teammate Jace Pederson, who is married to Pugh’s sister. They started dating in 2017 and have not been shy about the relationship. Congratulations to them both.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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