Trinity Rodman

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).[3] She is the youngest player ever drafted in NWSL history.[4]

Trinity Rodman
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-05-20) May 20, 2002
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
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10:05, 1 November 2021 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of January 14, 2021

Early life

Rodman began playing soccer with SoCal Blues at the age of ten.[5][6] She won four national championships in the Elite Clubs National League and Rodman's team maintained a five-year undefeated streak.[5]

Rodman initially committed to play collegiate soccer for UCLA Bruins before changing her mind and deciding to follow her older brother to Washington State Cougars.[7] She never played a match in college, however, as her freshman season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[8]

Club career

Rodman decided to turn professional before playing a match in college.[8] She was drafted by the Washington Spirit in January 2021, as the second overall pick in the NWSL draft.[2][8][4] She became the youngest player to be drafted in the NWSL.[4]

On April 10, 2021, Rodman made her professional debut, scoring a goal in a 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup match.[9] On November 17, 2021, Rodman was named the NWSL Rookie of the Year and was also included in the NWSL Team of the Year.[10][11]

International career

Rodman played for the United States under-17 team at the 2018 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Uruguay. Rodman played 165 minutes and notched one assist.[12] In 2020, Rodman played for the United States under-20 team at the 2020 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship, scoring 9 goals in the tournament.[8] She was later nominated for the 'US Soccer Young Female Player of the Year' award, which was won by under-20 teammate Naomi Girma.[8]

Personal life

Rodman is the daughter of former professional basketball player Dennis Rodman. Her brother DJ Rodman plays college basketball for Washington State.[2][8][13]

Career statistics
As of November 20, 2021[14]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League NWSL Challenge Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Washington Spirit 2021 NWSL 226413[lower-alpha 1]1298
Career total 2264131298
  1. Appearances in the NWSL Playoffs.

Honors

Washington Spirit

Individual

References
  1. Calhoun, Damian (January 14, 2021). "Trinity Rodman will make her name on the soccer field". ocregister.
  2. "Like father like daughter: Trinity Rodman picked No 2 in NWSL draft". the Guardian. January 14, 2021.
  3. "Trinity Rodman". Washington Spirit.
  4. Caldwell, Travis (January 14, 2021). "Trinity Rodman, daughter of the NBA legend, drafted 2nd overall in pro soccer league". CNN.
  5. Bern, Jacob (January 22, 2021). "Trinity Rodman makes history in NWSL after trailblazing for ECNL". Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  6. Maurer, Pablo. "Trinity Rodman is making her own way in soccer". The Athletic.
  7. Lawson, Theo. "Washington State's Trinity Rodman to bypass college soccer for NWSL career". The Spokesman Review.
  8. "Rodman's daughter drafted second in NWSL" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  9. "North Carolina Courage vs. Washington Spirit". www.nwslsoccer.com.
  10. "Washington Spirit Forward Trinity Rodman Named 2021 NWSL Rookie of the Year". www.nwslsoccer.com.
  11. "NWSL Announces the Winners of Mastercard Inaugural 2021 Best XI Awards". October 17, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  12. Technical Report on FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 (PDF) (Report). FIFA. p. 60. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  13. "Washington Spirit draft pick Trinity Rodman doesn't want to be 'known just as Dennis Rodman's daughter' | Goal.com". www.goal.com.
  14. Trinity Rodman at Soccerway. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  15. "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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