Trinity Rodman

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Trinity Rodman
Trinity Rodman in April 2021
Rodman after a Washington Spirit match, April 2021
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-05-20) May 20, 2002 (age 19)
Place of birth Newport Beach, California, United States[1]
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
Washington Spirit
Number 2
Youth career
So Cal Blues
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020 Washington State Cougars 0 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Washington Spirit 22 (6)
National team
2017–2018 United States U17
2019– United States U20
2022– United States 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10:05, November 1, 2021 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of February 20, 2022

Trinity Rodman (born May 20, 2002) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States women's national soccer team.[3] At age 18, she became the youngest drafted player in NWSL history after being selected second in the 2021 NWSL College Draft.[4] Rodman earned NWSL Rookie of the Year, NWSL Best XI, and U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year honors following her first season in 2021. As of February 2022, she is the highest paid player in the league.[5]

Early life[]

Rodman was raised by her mother in Newport Beach, California. She began playing soccer at age four and said soccer "felt like home" to her as young as seven or eight.[6] She was encouraged by her mother and sister to pursue her dream of becoming a professional soccer player.[7]

Rodman began playing soccer with SoCal Blues at the age of ten.[8][9] She won four national championships in the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) and Rodman's team maintained a five-year undefeated streak.[8] Rodman attended and played for Corona del Mar High School for one year as a freshman before transferring to JSerra Catholic High School in nearby San Juan Capistrano but did not play for the school.[10]

Rodman initially committed to play collegiate soccer for the UCLA Bruins before deciding to follow her older brother to Washington State Cougars.[11] She never played a match in college, however, as her freshman season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[12]

Club career[]

Rodman decided to turn professional before ever playing a match in college.[12] At age 18, she became the youngest player to be drafted in NWSL history when the Washington Spirit selected her as their first draft pick (second overall) at the 2021 NWSL College Draft.[2][12][4][4] Prior to being drafted by the Spirit, Rodman had never been to Washington DC.[13]

On April 10, 2021, Rodman made her professional debut during a 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup match, scoring a goal within five minutes of being subbed on.[14][15][16] Rodman competed in all four of the Spirit's matches during the Challenge Cup. She served an assist to the game-winning goal scored by Ashley Sanchez during the team's 1–0 win against Racing Louisville FC on April 15. The Spirit finished in fourth place in the East Division with a 1–2–1 record.[17]

During the 2021 NWSL season, Rodman was the Spirit's second-highest scorer with seven goals.[18] The team finished in third place during the regular season with a 11–7–6 record and advanced to the Playoffs.[19] After the Spirit defeated North Carolina Courage 1-0,[20] Rodman scored in the Spirit's 2–1 win against OL Reign to advance to the Final where they faced Chicago Red Stars.[21] Rodman helped lift the Spirit to their first league championship with an assist on the game-winning goal scored by Kelley O'Hara. At age 19, Rodman became the youngest player in league history to record an assist in the playoffs.[22]

On November 17, 2021, Rodman was named NWSL Rookie of the Year and to the NWSL Best XI.[23][24] She earned U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year honors the following month.[25] On February 2, 2022, Rodman signed a contract extension with the Washington Spirit running until after the 2024 season, with an option for 2025.[26] It was reported that the new contract was worth $1.1 million dollars, making Rodman the highest paid player in NWSL history.[27]

International career[]

Rodman has represented the United States on the senior, under-20, and under-17 national teams. She competed at the 2018 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Uruguay where she played 165 minutes and notched one assist.[28] In 2020, she scored nine goals and helped the United States win the 2020 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship.[12] She was nominated for the U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year award the same year, but did not win.[12] She won the award in 2021.[29]

In January 2022, Rodman was named to the senior national team's camp for the first time ahead of the 2022 SheBelieves Cup.[30] She made her national team debut on February 17, 2022 in a 0–0 draw with Czech Republic at the tournament.[31]

Personal life[]

Rodman is the daughter of Michelle Moyer and former professional basketball player Dennis Rodman.[32] She and her brother, DJ Rodman, were raised primarily by their mother.[33][2][12][34] She is the half-sister of Alexis Rodman.[35]

Career statistics[]

Club[]

As of November 20, 2021[36]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League NWSL Challenge Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Washington Spirit 2021 NWSL 22 6 4 1 3[a] 1 29 8
Career total 22 6 4 1 3 1 29 8
  1. ^ Appearances in the NWSL Playoffs.

International[]

As of match played February 20, 2022
National Team Year Apps Goals Assists
United States 2022 2 0 0
Total 2 0 0

Honors[]

International[]

United States women's national soccer team

Club[]

Washington Spirit

Individual[]

References[]

  1. ^ Calhoun, Damian (January 14, 2021). "Trinity Rodman will make her name on the soccer field". ocregister.
  2. ^ a b c "Like father like daughter: Trinity Rodman picked No 2 in NWSL draft". the Guardian. January 14, 2021.
  3. ^ "Trinity Rodman". Washington Spirit.
  4. ^ a b c Caldwell, Travis (January 14, 2021). "Trinity Rodman, daughter of the NBA legend, drafted 2nd overall in pro soccer league". CNN.
  5. ^ Goff, Steven (February 2, 2022). "After standout rookie season, Spirit signs Trinity Rodman to four-year, $1.1 million deal". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  6. ^ "Trinity Rodman will make her name on the soccer field". Orange County Register. January 14, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  7. ^ "U.S. Soccer Standout Trinity Rodman Signs With Octagon". Octagon Soccer. January 13, 2021. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  8. ^ a b Bern, Jacob (January 22, 2021). "Trinity Rodman makes history in NWSL after trailblazing for ECNL". Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  9. ^ Maurer, Pablo. "Trinity Rodman is making her own way in soccer". The Athletic.
  10. ^ "Newport Beach's Trinity Rodman selected No. 2 overall in National Women's Soccer League draft". Los Angeles Times. January 13, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  11. ^ Lawson, Theo. "Washington State's Trinity Rodman to bypass college soccer for NWSL career". The Spokesman Review.
  12. ^ a b c d e f "Rodman's daughter drafted second in NWSL". BBC Sport.
  13. ^ Hanson, Logan. "Trinity Rodman out to make a name for herself with NWSL's Washington Spirit". BVM Sports. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  14. ^ "Trinity Rodman, daughter of former NBA star, scores on NWSL debut". CNN. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  15. ^ "Dennis Rodman's Daughter Trinity Scores Goal — and Makes History — in Her NWSL Debut". People. April 11, 2021. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  16. ^ "North Carolina Courage vs. Washington Spirit". www.nwslsoccer.com.
  17. ^ "United States NWSL Challenge Cup Table 2021". ESPN. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  18. ^ "2021 Washington Spirit". Soccerway. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  19. ^ "2021 NWSL". Soccerway. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  20. ^ Herrera, Sandra (November 7, 2021). "NWSL playoffs: Washington Spirit eke past North Carolina Courage in extra-time thriller to reach semifinals". CBS Sports. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  21. ^ "Spirit head to NWSL championship with 2-1 win over Reign". King 5. November 14, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  22. ^ "Washington Spirit's Trinity Rodman Shines in NWSL Championship". Just Women's Sports. November 20, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  23. ^ a b "Washington Spirit Forward Trinity Rodman Named 2021 NWSL Rookie of the Year". www.nwslsoccer.com.
  24. ^ a b "NWSL Announces the Winners of Mastercard Inaugural 2021 Best XI Awards". October 17, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  25. ^ a b "Lindsey Horan Voted 2021 Biosteel U.S. Soccer Female Player Of The Year; Trinity Rodman Voted 2021 Chipotle U.S. Soccer Young Female Player Of The Year". www.ussoccer.com.
  26. ^ "Washington Spirit Re-Sign Forward Trinity Rodman to New Contract". Washington Spirit. February 2, 2022. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  27. ^ Goff, Steven. "After standout rookie season, Spirit signs Trinity Rodman to four-year, $1.1 million deal". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  28. ^ Technical Report on FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 (PDF) (Report). FIFA. p. 60. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  29. ^ Murray, Caitlyn (December 16, 2021). "Trinity Rodman, Lindsey Horan are U.S. Soccer's top players after USWNT, NWSL success". ESPN. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  30. ^ "U.S. Women's National Team Will Hold Annual January Training Camp in Austin, Texas". www.ussoccer.com.
  31. ^ "Rodman makes debut as US held by Czechs" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  32. ^ "Trinity Rodman has a new life in a new city. A former USWNT star will help her find her way". www.msn.com.
  33. ^ Murray, Caitlin (April 6, 2021). "Trinity Rodman: 'My mom wasn't in the NBA but she's my role model'". The Guardian. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  34. ^ "Washington Spirit draft pick Trinity Rodman doesn't want to be 'known just as Dennis Rodman's daughter' | Goal.com". www.goal.com.
  35. ^ "Dennis Rodman, Bad Boy for Life". GQ. November 18, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  36. ^ Trinity Rodman at Soccerway. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  37. ^ "U.S. Women's National Team Defeats Iceland 5-0 To Win Third Consecutive And Fifth Overall SheBelieves Cup Title, Presented By Visa". www.ussoccer.com.
  38. ^ "Washington Spirit defeats Chicago Red Stars to win first National Women's Soccer League title". Washington Post. November 20, 2021. Retrieved November 20, 2021.

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