From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Trinity Rodman made an impact.
Trinity Rodman is an American professional soccer player renowned for her role as a forward. She currently plays for the Washington Spirit in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and is also a member of the United States national team. Rodman's career is marked by her achievements in professional soccer.
In 2020, Rodman initially committed to play collegiate soccer for the UCLA Bruins before deciding to follow her older brother to the Washington State Cougars beginning in the 2020 season. However, she never played a match in college as her freshman season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and she decided to turn professional.
In 2020, Rodman scored nine goals and helped the United States win the 2020 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship.
On April 10, 2021, Rodman made her professional debut, scoring a goal within five minutes of being subbed on against the North Carolina Courage in the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup group stage.
On November 17, 2021, Rodman was named NWSL Rookie of the Year and to the NWSL Best XI.
In 2021, Rodman was selected second by the Spirit in the NWSL Draft at age 18, becoming the youngest draftee in NWSL history at the time. She won the NWSL Championship and earned NWSL Rookie of the Year and NWSL Best XI honors in her first season.
In January 2022, Rodman was named to the senior national team's camp for the first time ahead of the 2022 SheBelieves Cup.
On February 2, 2022, Rodman signed a contract extension with the Washington Spirit running until after the 2024 season, with an option for 2025. It was reported that the new contract was worth $1.1 million, making Rodman the highest paid player in NWSL history.
On February 17, 2022, Rodman made her national team debut in a 0–0 draw with Czech Republic at the 2022 SheBelieves Cup tournament.
On April 3, 2022, Rodman scored once and assisted twice in a 4–1 win against the Orlando Pride in the 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup group stage.
On April 12, 2022, Rodman scored her first goal for the national team in a friendly against Uzbekistan, in her third national team appearance.
In June 2022, Rodman was featured in ESPN SportsCenter's "Trinity Rodman" as part of ESPN's Fifty/50 month-long programming in honor of the 50th anniversary of Title IX in the United States.
In June 2022, Rodman was named to the U.S. roster for the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship team.
On May 6, 2023, Rodman scored and assisted Ashley Sanchez in a 3–1 win against the San Diego Wave.
In June 2023, Rodman co-starred in a television commercial for Adidas with Candace Parker, Patrick Mahomes, and Aliyah Boston, called "The Greatest Soccer Player".
In June 2023, Rodman was named to the U.S. squad for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Rodman was featured on the June 2023 cover of Sports Illustrated along with national teammates Rose Lavelle, Alex Morgan, and Sophia Smith.
In July 2023, she co-starred in a commercial for Degree along with Sam Kerr and Estefanía Banini.
In February 2024, Rodman appeared in another television commercial for Adidas which aired during the 2024 Super Bowl with Lionel Messi, Linda Caicedo, Rohit Sharma, and Jude Bellingham.
On June 26, 2024, Rodman was one of the 18 players named by Emma Hayes to represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
On September 20, 2024, Rodman left the game against the Kansas City Current in a wheelchair due to back spasms.
In December 2024, Rodman was voted by The Guardian at 5th place among the top 100 women footballers in the world.
In 2024, Rodman scored three goals at the Paris Olympics, where the United States won gold.
In 2024, Rodman's contract with the Washington Spirit was set to expire.
In 2025, Rodman had an option to extend her contract with the Washington Spirit.
Adidas AG is a German multinational corporation the largest sportswear...
Patrick Mahomes is a highly accomplished American football quarterback for...
Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional footballer widely considered one...
Sports Illustrated SI is an American sports magazine launched in...
The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the...
Candace Parker nicknamed Ace is a retired American professional basketball...
51 minutes ago Fugitive Sex Offender's Skeletal Remains Discovered in Concord Shed Near State Prison
52 minutes ago Jannik Sinner Returns to Italian Open After Doping Ban, Low Expectations
52 minutes ago Friedrich Merz Faces Initial Setback but Ultimately Becomes German Chancellor After Stalemate
52 minutes ago Netflix's 'Untold' to Feature Javaris Crittenton, Gilbert Arenas, Brett Favre
52 minutes ago Sakkari's struggle: From Top 3 to Rome Open Qualifiers, a redemption journey begins.
2 hours ago Dubai Airport Closure: 17,000 UK Travellers Affected Daily, Flights Move to Al Maktoum
Jane Goodall is a renowned English primatologist zoologist and anthropologist...
Ronald Reagan the th U S President - was a...
Michael Jordan also known as MJ is an American businessman...
Pope Francis is the current head of the Catholic Church...
Cristiano Ronaldo often nicknamed CR is a highly decorated Portuguese...
The Real ID Act of is a US federal law...