Mallory Diane Pugh (born April 29, 1998) is an American soccer player who plays as a forward for the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), the highest division of women’s professional soccer in the United States, and the United States women’s national soccer team.

Mallory Pugh, originally from Highlands Ranch, CO, joined the Red Stars in 2020 from Sky Blue FC. In Pugh’s first year with the club, she has totaled three goals and three assists in 18 games played, 17 of which she started. Pugh’s young career includes extensive experience with the U.S. Women’s National Team.

She is the youngest player in the last 11 years to be called up to the senior team at 17 years old. In her 65 appearances for the national team, Pugh has 18 goals, 20 assists, and one FIFA Women’s World Cup Championship.

Meet Horace Pugh and Karen  Pugh

American soccer star Mallory Pugh is the daughter of Horace and Karen Pugh. She is the youngest daughter of the Pugh couple. Mallory’s father, Horace was a track and field player who had a promising career in his prime. He also played football in his youth. He currently is the Business Development Manager at Caretaker Landscape and Tree Management.

Likewise, Mallory’s mother, Karen also was an athlete in her youth. She was a long-distance runner and a triathlete.