Trinity Rodman Explained
Trinity Rain Moyer-Rodman (born May 20, 2002) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States national team.
Rodman was selected second by the Spirit in the 2021 NWSL Draft at age 18, making her 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 in her first season in 2021.
Rodman was named U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year in 2021. She won the gold medal with the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Early life
Rodman was born in Newport Beach, California, to Michelle Moyer and former professional basketball player Dennis Rodman.[5] She and her brother, DJ Rodman, were raised primarily by their mother in southern California.[6] [7] [8] [9] She also has a half-sister.[10]
Rodman began playing soccer at age four and said it "felt like home" to her as young as seven or eight.[11] She was encouraged by her mother and sister to pursue her dream of becoming a professional soccer player.[12]
Rodman began playing club soccer with SoCal Blues at the age of ten.[13] [14] Her team won four national championships in the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) and maintained a five-year undefeated streak.[13] 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.[15]
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.[16] However, she never played a match in college as her freshman season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and she decided to turn professional.[8]
Club career
At age 18, Rodman 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.[17] [7] [8] Prior to being drafted by the Spirit, Rodman had never been to Washington, D.C.[18]
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.[19] [20] [21] She competed in all four of the Spirit's matches during the Challenge Cup. She assisted on the winning goal scored by Ashley Sanchez in the team's 1–0 win over Racing Louisville FC on April 15. The Spirit finished in fourth place in the East Division with a record.[22]
During the 2021 NWSL season, Rodman was the Spirit's second-highest scorer with seven goals.[23] The team finished in third place during the regular season with a record and advanced to the playoffs.[24] After the Spirit defeated North Carolina Courage 1–0,[25] Rodman scored in the Spirit's 2–1 win against OL Reign to advance to the final, where they faced Chicago Red Stars.[26] Rodman helped lift the Spirit to their first league championship with an assist on the 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.[27]
On November 17, 2021, Rodman was named NWSL Rookie of the Year and to the NWSL Best XI. She earned U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year honors the following month.[28] On February 2, 2022, Rodman signed a contract extension with the Washington Spirit running until after the 2024 season, with an option for 2025.[29] It was reported that the new contract was worth $1.1 million, making Rodman the highest paid player in NWSL history.[30] [31]
On August 13, 2022, Rodman was nominated for the Ballon d'Or Féminin.[32] She was a nominee for the Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award.[33]
During the 2023 season, Rodman notched a goal and an assist against San Diego Wave.[34] She scored a goal in the third minute against Racing Louisville FC on June 3.[35] [36]
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.[37] In 2020, she scored nine goals (including four against Honduras and two against Mexico in the final)[38] [39] and helped the United States win the 2020 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship.[8] She was nominated for the U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year award the same year, but did not win.[8] She won the award in 2021.[40]
In January 2022, Rodman was named to the senior national team's camp for the first time ahead of the 2022 SheBelieves Cup.[41] She made her national team debut on February 17, 2022, in a 0–0 draw with Czech Republic at the tournament,[42] and scored her first goal on April 12, 2022, in a friendly against Uzbekistan, in her third national team appearance.[43] In June 2022, Rodman was named to the U.S. roster for the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship team.[44]
In June 2023, Rodman was named to the U.S. squad for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.[45] During a World Cup send-off international friendly against Wales on July 9, she scored a brace leading the U.S. to a 2–0 win after subbing in for Alex Morgan during the 46th minute.[46] Named Woman of the Match, Rodman is the youngest player to score a brace in team history.[46] [47] Head coach Vlatko Andonovski described her second goal as "world class".[48]
Rodman made her World Cup debut during the team's first group stage match against Vietnam: a 3–0 win.[49]
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.[50] After scoring two goals in the group stage, she scored in extra time in the first knockout game against Japan on August 3 to advance to the semifinals.[51] She started in the gold medal game against Brazil, which the United States won 1–0 on a goal from Mallory Swanson.[52]
Personal life
As of July 2023, Rodman was in a relationship with Chris Kuzemka.[53]
In May 2024, Rodman began dating former NFL wide receiver Trinity Benson.[54]
Other work
Rodman has endorsement deals with Red Bull,[55] Oakley,[56] and Adidas.[57] She is the author of a children's book, entitled Wake Up and Kick It.[58] 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.[59] [60] She has starred in television commercials for Verizon,[61] Rexona,[62] and Fox Soccer.[63]
In popular culture
Print media
Rodman was featured on the June 2023 cover of Sports Illustrated along with national teammates Rose Lavelle, Alex Morgan, and Sophia Smith.[64]
Television and film
Rodman co-starred in a television commercial for Adidas in June 2023 with Candace Parker, Patrick Mahomes, and Aliyah Boston, called "The Greatest Soccer Player".[65] In July 2023, she co-starred in a commercial for Degree along with Sam Kerr and Estefanía Banini.[66] Rodman appeared in another television commercial for Adidas in February 2024 which aired during the 2024 Super Bowl with Lionel Messi, Linda Caicedo, Rohit Sharma, and Jude Bellingham.[67]
Career statistics
Club
International
Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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United States | 2022 | 10 | 2 |
2023 | 18 | 5 |
2024 | 18 | 3 |
Total | 46 | 10 | |
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Scores and results list United States's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Rodman goal.
List of international goals scored by Trinity RodmanNo. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | |
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1 | | Chester, Pennsylvania, United States | | 7–0 | 9–0 | Friendly | |
2 | | Guadalupe, Mexico | | 5–0 | 5–0 | 2022 CONCACAF W Championship | [68] |
3 | | San Jose, California, United States | | 1–0 | 2–0 | Friendly | [69] |
4 | 2–0 |
5 | | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States | | 2–0 | 3–0 | [70] |
6 | | Chicago, Illinois, United States | 1–0 | 2–0 | [71] |
7 | | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | | | | [72] |
8 | | Nice, France | | | | 2024 Summer Olympics | [73] |
9 | | Marseille, France | | | | [74] |
10 | | Paris, France | | | | [75] | |
Honors
Washington Spirit
United States
Individual
External links
Notes and References
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- News: Trinity Rodman will make her name on the soccer field. January 14, 2021. ocregister. Damian. Calhoun.
- Web site: Trinity Rodman .
- Web site: Taylor . Savannah M. . Trinity Rodman, Dennis Rodman's Daughter, Becomes The Highest Paid Player In The National Women's Soccer League . Ebony . July 10, 2023 . August 31, 2022.
- Web site: Murray . Caitlin . Trinity Rodman: 'My mom wasn't in the NBA but she's my role model' . The Guardian . March 8, 2022 . April 6, 2021.
- Web site: Like father like daughter: Trinity Rodman picked No 2 in NWSL draft. January 14, 2021. The Guardian.
- News: Varley . Ciaran . January 14, 2021 . Trinity Rodman: NBA legend Dennis Rodman's daughter drafted second in NWSL . BBC Sport . May 6, 2023.
- Web site: Vertelney . Seth . January 13, 2021 . Washington Spirit draft pick Trinity Rodman doesn't want to be 'known just as Dennis Rodman's daughter' . May 6, 2023 . Goal.com.
- Web site: Smith . Mychal Denzel . November 18, 2021 . Dennis Rodman, Bad Boy for Life . May 6, 2023 . GQ .
- Web site: Calhoun . Damian . January 14, 2021 . Trinity Rodman will make her name on the soccer field . May 6, 2023 . Orange County Register .
- Web site: January 13, 2021 . U.S. Soccer Standout Trinity Rodman Signs With Octagon . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20210114003502/https://www.octagon.com/news/us-soccer-standout-trinity-rodman-signs-octagon . January 14, 2021 . March 7, 2022 . Octagon Soccer .
- Web site: Born . Jacob . January 22, 2021 . Trinity Rodman makes history in NWSL after trailblazing for ECNL . May 6, 2023 . ecnlgirls.com.
- Web site: Maurer . Pablo . January 14, 2021 . Trinity Rodman is making her own way in soccer . May 6, 2023 . The Athletic.
- Web site: Szabo . Matt . January 13, 2021 . Newport Beach's Trinity Rodman selected No. 2 overall in National Women's Soccer League draft . March 9, 2022 . Los Angeles Times.
- Web site: Lawson . Theo . January 12, 2021 . Washington State's Trinity Rodman to bypass college soccer for NWSL career . May 6, 2023 . The Spokesman Review .
- Web site: Caldwell . Travis . January 14, 2021 . Trinity Rodman, daughter of the NBA legend, drafted 2nd overall in pro soccer league . May 6, 2023 . CNN . en.
- Web site: Hanson . Logan . Trinity Rodman out to make a name for herself with NWSL's Washington Spirit . BVM Sports . January 21, 2021 . March 4, 2022.
- Web site: April 11, 2021 . Trinity Rodman, daughter of former NBA star, scores on NWSL debut . May 6, 2023 . CNN . Reuters.
- Web site: Pasquini . Maria . April 11, 2021 . Dennis Rodman's Daughter Trinity Scores Goal — and Makes History — in Her NWSL Debut . May 6, 2023 . People .
- Web site: April 10, 2021 . North Carolina defeats Washington, 3–2, in back-and-forth match . May 6, 2023 . NWSL Soccer.
- Web site: United States NWSL Challenge Cup Table 2021 . March 7, 2022 . .
- Web site: 2021 Washington Spirit . May 6, 2023 . Soccerway .
- Web site: 2021 NWSL . Soccerway . March 8, 2022.
- Web site: Herrera . Sandra . NWSL playoffs: Washington Spirit eke past North Carolina Courage in extra-time thriller to reach semifinals . CBS Sports . March 8, 2022 . November 7, 2021.
- Web site: November 14, 2021 . Spirit head to NWSL championship with 2–1 win over Reign . May 6, 2023 . King 5 . Associated Press.
- Web site: Brennan . Clare . November 20, 2021 . Washington Spirit's Trinity Rodman Shines in NWSL Championship . May 6, 2023 . Just Women's Sports .
- Web site: December 16, 2021 . 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 . May 6, 2023 . U.S. Soccer.
- Web site: February 2, 2022 . Washington Spirit Re-Sign Forward Trinity Rodman to New Contract . May 6, 2023 . Washington Spirit.
- News: Goff . Steven . Steven Goff . February 2, 2022 . After standout rookie season, Spirit signs Trinity Rodman to four-year, $1.1 million deal . March 7, 2022 . The Washington Post.
- Web site: Caron . Emily . February 2, 2022 . Trinity Rodman Signs Record NWSL Pact Amid D.C. Ownership Battle . March 25, 2022 . Yahoo! Sports.
- Web site: Pittman . Sam . August 12, 2022 . Trinity Rodman Named Finalist for 2022 Ballon d'Or Féminin » Washington Spirit . May 6, 2023 . Washington Spirit.
- Web site: The 2022 ESPYS Nominees . ESPN . June 24, 2023.
- Web site: Washington star Trinity Rodman's one-goal, one-assist performance leaves Wave dispirited . The San Diego Union-Tribune . June 24, 2023 . May 6, 2023.
- News: Errigo . Michael . Spirit strikes quickly vs. Racing Louisville but settles for another draw . The Washington Post . June 7, 2023 . June 3, 2023.
- Web site: Washington Spirit 1 Racing Louisville FC 1 . ESPN . June 7, 2023 . June 7, 2023.
- Technical Report on FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 . FIFA. 60. March 1, 2021.
- Web site: Rodman carving out own legacy for U.S. . CONCACAF . July 24, 2023 . March 4, 2020.
- Web site: Washington State's Trinity Rodman to bypass college soccer for NWSL career . The Seattle Times . July 24, 2023 . January 13, 2021.
- Web site: Murray . Caitlyn . December 16, 2021 . Trinity Rodman, Lindsey Horan are U.S. Soccer's top players after USWNT, NWSL success . May 6, 2023 . ESPN.
- Web site: January 12, 2022 . U.S. Women's National Team Will Hold Annual January Training Camp in Austin, Texas . U.S. Soccer.
- News: February 18, 2022 . Rodman makes debut as US held by Czechs . BBC Sport . May 6, 2023.
- News: April 13, 2022 . Rodman scores first goal as USA thump Uzbekistan . BBC Sport . May 6, 2023.
- Web site: Peterson . Anne M. . June 15, 2022 . Rapinoe, Morgan back for US for World Cup qualifiers . May 6, 2023 . .
- News: Morgan and Rapinoe named in USA World Cup squad. BBC Sport .
- Web site: Linehan . Meg . Trinity Rodman's late brace shows depth, versatility of USWNT's forwards . The Athletic . July 10, 2023 . July 9, 2023.
- Web site: USWNT beats Wales 2–0 behind Trinity Rodman brace in World Cup send-off match . SoccerWire . July 10, 2023 . July 10, 2023.
- Web site: Trinity Rodman Dominates Late with 2 Goals in USWNT Send-Off Ahead of World Cup . People . July 11, 2023 . July 10, 2023.
- Web site: Women's World Cup 2023 highlights: USWNT tops Vietnam, 3–0 . Fox Sports . July 24, 2023 . July 21, 2023.
- Web site: Emma Hayes Names 2024 U.S. Olympic Women's Soccer Team . June 26, 2024 . www.ussoccer.com . en.
- News: Trinity Rodman on Olympic goal: 'Best moment in my career'. August 3, 2024. ESPN. August 9, 2024.
- News: USWNT vs Brazil live updates: Mallory Swanson breaks deadlock in Paris Olympics 2024 women’s soccer final. Mathews. Max. 2024-08-10. The Athletic. 2024-08-10.
- Web site: Women's World Cup 2023: Meet the Players Competing for Team USA. July 26, 2023. E! . Finn . Natalie.
- Web site: Trinity Rodman Goes Instagram Official with NFL Receiver Trinity Benson: 'Trinity Squared'. May 25, 2024. people.com. en.
- Web site: Mishra . Abhishek . March 28, 2023 . "I Am So Happy. Good Luck.." – Hours After Beating Megan Rapinoe's OL Reign, Neymar Welcomes Dennis Rodman's Daughter Trinity Rodman to $17 Billion Firm's Family . June 24, 2023 . Essentially Sports.
- Web site: Karp . Austin . May 16, 2023 . Paolo Banchero, Trinity Rodman join Oakley roster . June 24, 2023 . Sports Business Journal.
- Web site: Mo Salah, Trinity Rodman & More for Gucci x adidas SS23 Collection . DesignScene . June 24, 2023 . April 4, 2023.
- Web site: Barthole . Jenn . March 16, 2022 . Woman of the Day: Soccer Star Trinity Rodman Debuts an Inspiring Children's Book 'Wake Up and Kick It' . May 6, 2023 . Ebony .
- Web site: Trailer: Trinity Rodman . ESPN . June 24, 2023 . June 3, 2022.
- Web site: Lowe . Kiana . June 3, 2023 . Journalism Showcase: "SC Featured" Profiles Trinity Rodman, The NWSL's Highest-Paid Player . June 24, 2023 . ESPN.
- Web site: Verizon: Next Level: First Time Finish, ft.. Trinity Rodman (S2E2). CBS Sports. YouTube. en-US. live. February 1, 2022. June 26, 2023. June 26, 2023. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/P5qox847tPk.
- Web site: Springer . Jon . July 5, 2023 . Fifa Women's World Cup Marketing—Everything Brands Need To Know . July 10, 2023 . Advertising Age.
- Web site: June 9, 2023 . USA vs. The World: USWNT stars feature in Fox's first 2023 World Cup ad . July 24, 2023 . Just Women's Sports.
- Apstein . Stephanie . The Future Is Now for the USWNT . June 15, 2023 . Sports Illustrated . July 24, 2023.
- Web site: adidas TV Spot, 'The Greatest Soccer Players' Featuring Patrick Mahomes, Trevor Lawrence, Candace Parker . ispot.tv . July 24, 2023.
- Web site: Degree Deodorants TV Spot, 'FIFA Women's World Cup: Made You Look' Featuring Trinity Rodman, Sam Kerr, Estefanía Banini . ispot.tv . July 24, 2023.
- Web site: February 9 . Brandon Doerrer . Information . 2024 The . Adidas takes the pressure out of sports in Super Bowl campaign . April 21, 2024 . www.campaignlive.com . en.
- Web site: U.S. Women's National Team Inches Closer to 2023 World Cup Berth With 5–0 Win Against Jamaica at CONCACAF W Championship . July 7, 2022 . U.S. Soccer.
- Web site: Trinity Rodman's brace lifts USWNT in Women's World Cup send-off game . ESPN . July 10, 2023 . July 9, 2023.
- Web site: Brace from Lynn Williams and Goal from Trinity Rodman Lead USWNT to 3–0 Win Against South Africa in Julie Ertz's Farewell Match . September 21, 2023 . U.S. Soccer.
- Web site: September 25, 2023 . Megan Rapinoe ends USWNT career with win over South Africa . February 7, 2024 . ESPN .
- Web site: U.S. Women's National Team Picks Up Dominant 3–0 Win Against China PR in Pentultimate (sic) Match of 2023 . December 2, 2023 . U.S. Soccer.
- Web site: U.S. Women's National Team Defeats Zambia 3-0 to Open 2024 Olympics . July 25, 2024 . U.S. Soccer . en.
- Web site: U.S. Women's National Team Defeats Australia 2-1 to Claim Top Spot in Group B at 2024 Summer Olympics. July 31, 2024 . U.S. Soccer . en.
- Web site: Late Strike From Trinity Rodman Lifts U.S. Women's National Team to Semifinals of 2024 Summer Olympics With 1-0 Overtime Win vs. Japan . August 3, 2024 . U.S. Soccer . en.
- News: Goff . Steven . Steven Goff . November 20, 2021 . Washington Spirit defeats Chicago Red Stars to win first National Women's Soccer League title . May 6, 2023 . The Washington Post.
- Web site: Jurejko . Jonathan . 10 August 2024 . Brazil 0-1 United States: Emma Hayes leads USA to Olympic gold . 10 August 2024 . BBC Sport .
- News: Das . Andrew . July 19, 2022 . U.S. Women Beat Canada to Claim Spot in Paris Olympics . The New York Times . May 6, 2023.
- Web site: March 11, 2024 . Horan the hero as USA down Brazil to win W Gold Cup crown. March 11, 2024. CONCACAF.com.
- Web site: February 23, 2022 . U.S. Women's National Team Defeats Iceland 5–0 To Win Third Consecutive And Fifth Overall SheBelieves Cup Title, Presented By Visa . May 6, 2023 . U.S. Soccer.
- Web site: Herrera . Sandra . February 22, 2023 . USWNT vs. Brazil score: USA win SheBelieves Cup with Alex Morgan and Mallory Swanson dominating in attack . February 23, 2023 . CBS Sports .
- Web site: 2024 Shebelieves Cup final USWNT vs Canada result . April 9, 2024 . U.S. Soccer .
- Web site: USA Rolls Past Mexico 4–1 To Win 2020 Concacaf Women's U-20 Championship . United States Soccer Federation . July 24, 2023.
- Web site: November 18, 2021 . Washington Spirit Forward Trinity Rodman Named 2021 NWSL Rookie of the Year . May 6, 2023 . NWSL Soccer.
- News: October 17, 2021 . NWSL Announces the Winners of Mastercard Inaugural 2021 Best XI Awards . NWSL Soccer . May 6, 2023.
- Web site: National Women's Soccer League Official Site NWSL . December 20, 2023 . nwslsoccer.com. November 6, 2023 .