Trinity Rodman, born on May 20, 2002, in Newport Beach, California, is a forward for the Washington Spirit in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States national team. Standing at 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m), Rodman was the second overall pick in the 2021 NWSL Draft, making her the youngest draftee at 18. In her debut season, she contributed to the Spirit’s NWSL Championship victory and received the NWSL Rookie of the Year title, along with a spot on the NWSL Best XI First Team. Rodman has been selected to the NWSL Best XI three times. In 2021, she was honored as the U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year and made her senior national team debut in the following year. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, she scored three goals, aiding the United States in securing a gold medal. As of June 9, 2026, she has made 57 appearances for her country, netting 13 goals. Table of content Early life of Trinity Rodman Club career International career Personal life Other work In popular culture Career statistics Table of Contents Toggle Early life of Trinity RodmanClub careerInternational career of Trinity RodmanPersonal life of Trinity RodmanOther workIn popular cultureCareer statistics Early life of Trinity Rodman Trinity Rain Moyer-Rodman, born on May 20, 2002, in Newport Beach, California, is the daughter of Michelle Moyer and former NBA player Dennis Rodman. Raised primarily by her mother alongside her brother, DJ Rodman, Trinity experienced significant challenges, including periods of limited communication with her father and instances of living in their car. She also has a half-sister. From a young age, Trinity showed a keen interest in soccer, starting to play at four years old, and stated that it felt like home to her by age seven or eight. Her family, particularly her mother and sister, supported her aspirations to become a professional soccer player. At ten, she joined the SoCal Blues soccer club, achieving notable success by winning four national championships in the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) and maintaining an impressive five-year undefeated streak. Trinity attended Corona del Mar High School for her freshman year before transferring to JSerra Catholic High School, though she did not play for the latter. Initially committed to the UCLA Bruins for collegiate soccer, she changed her plans to follow her brother to the Washington State Cougars for the 2020 season. However, her freshman season was ultimately canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting her decision to pursue a professional soccer career. Club career Washington Spirit 2021 Rodman, at 18, became the youngest player ever drafted in NWSL history when the Washington Spirit selected her as their first pick (second overall) at the 2021 NWSL College Draft. Before the draft, she had never visited Washington, D.C. Her professional debut came on April 10, 2021, where she scored a goal shortly after being substituted against North Carolina Courage during the NWSL Challenge Cup. Rodman assisted in a crucial stoppage-time goal for a 1-0 win over Racing Louisville and played in all four matches of the Challenge Cup, contributing to the Spirit’s fourth-place finish in the East Division. In her rookie regular season, Rodman emerged as the Spirit’s second-leading scorer with 6 goals and 5 assists across 22 games, helping the team secure a playoff spot with an 11–7–6 record. She played a pivotal role in the playoffs by scoring in the Spirit’s 2–1 victory over OL Reign and contributed an assist in the league championship final, aiding the Spirit in clinching their first league title. At 19, she set a record as the youngest player in league history to record a playoff assist. On November 17, 2021, Rodman was honored as the NWSL Rookie of the Year and was included in the NWSL Best XI. She was also awarded the U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year the following month. On February 2, 2022, she signed a contract extension with the Washington Spirit that runs until the end of the 2024 season, with an option for 2025, reportedly worth $1.1 million, making her the highest-paid player in NWSL history. 2022 On April 3, 2022, Rodman showcased her skills by scoring one goal and providing two assists in a 4–1 victory over the Orlando Pride during the 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup group stage. In the subsequent match on April 17, she netted two goals, contributing to the Spirit’s 3–1 comeback against NJ/NY Gotham FC. Over eight Challenge Cup games, Rodman tallied four goals and three assists, helping Washington reach the final, where they ultimately lost 2–1 to North Carolina, despite her pivotal game-tying assist to Ashley Hatch. On August 13, 2022, she received a nomination for the Ballon d’Or Féminin and was also nominated for the Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award. During the 2022 regular season, she concluded with 4 goals and 2 assists across 18 games, as her team, the defending champions, finished in 11th place out of 12 teams in the league. 2023 Rodman had a strong start to the 2023 season, scoring two goals and providing an assist in the first three games, contributing to the Spirit accumulating points in their first seven matches. Notably, on May 6, 2023, she scored and assisted Ashley Sanchez in a 3–1 victory over the San Diego Wave. Additionally, Rodman netted a goal in the third minute against Racing Louisville on June 3. By the end of the season, she had recorded a total of 5 goals and 2 assists across 19 games, though the Washington Spirit finished in eighth place, ultimately missing the playoffs. Her performance earned her a spot on the NWSL Best XI Second Team. 2024 Rodman was the joint-leading scorer for the Spirit in the 2024 regular season, tallying 8 goals and 6 assists across 23 games, sharing the scoring title with Ouleymata Sarr. Notably, two of her goals earned NWSL Goal of the Week honors. On September 20, 2024, Rodman suffered back spasms that required her to leave a match against the Kansas City Current in a wheelchair. However, she made a swift return to play just three games later, contributing to the team’s strong finish in the regular season, where they secured second place. Despite ongoing challenges with her back injury, she played the full 330 minutes during the playoffs. The Spirit triumphed over Bay FC in overtime and defeated NJ/NY Gotham FC in penalties but lost to the Orlando Pride in a narrow championship match. Rodman was recognized in the NWSL Best XI and was among five nominees for the NWSL Most Valuable Player award, ultimately finishing behind Temwa Chawinga. 2025 Rodman began the 2025 NWSL Challenge Cup as an unused substitute before contributing off the bench in the season opener against the Houston Dash. Despite struggling with a back injury, she returned on August 3 after four months away and scored a crucial game-winner against the Portland Thorns. Her performance earned her the NWSL Player of the Month title for September, with three goals and two assists in four starts. However, on October 15, she suffered a Grade 1 MCL sprain in her right knee, causing her to miss the remainder of the regular season while finishing with five goals in 15 league matches as the Spirit secured second place for the second consecutive year. She made her comeback in the playoff semifinals, contributing to a win over the Thorns, but struggled during the NWSL Championship, where she did not register any shots in 33 minutes during a loss to Gotham FC. Discussions about her impending free agency highlighted league salary cap concerns, with NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman affirming the league’s desire to retain her. 2026 On January 22, 2026, the Washington Spirit announced the re-signing of Rodman to a three-year contract, which includes an annual salary exceeding $2 million. This contract positions her as the highest-paid player in league history and the highest-paid female player globally. International career of Trinity Rodman Rodman has been an integral part of the United States national soccer teams across various age groups, including senior, under-20, and under-17 teams. She participated in the 2018 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Uruguay, contributing significantly with 165 minutes played and one assist. In 2020, Rodman emerged as a key player, netting nine goals during the CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship, where her performance included four goals against Honduras and two against Mexico in the final. Her exceptional contributions earned her a nomination for the U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year, which she won in 2021. In January 2022, Rodman was called up to participate in the senior national team’s camp for the 2022 SheBelieves Cup, marking an important step in her career. She made her debut for the national team on February 17, 2022, in a match against the Czech Republic that ended in a 0–0 draw. Her first goal for the senior team came in a friendly against Uzbekistan on April 12, 2022, during her third appearance. In June 2022, she was selected for the U.S. roster for the 2022 CONCACAF W Championship, showcasing her continued rise in national team prominence. In June 2023, Rodman was selected for the U.S. team for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. She made a significant impact during a send-off friendly against Wales on July 9, where she scored two goals, leading the U.S. to a 2–0 victory after entering the match as a substitute for Alex Morgan in the 46th minute. Rodman was named Woman of the Match, making her the youngest player in the team’s history to score a brace. Head coach Vlatko Andonovski praised her second goal, describing it as “world class.” Rodman made her World Cup debut in the team’s opening group stage match against Vietnam, which ended in a 3–0 victory. On June 26, 2024, she was named one of the 18 players selected by Emma Hayes to represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics. During the tournament, Rodman scored two goals in the group stage and netted another in extra time during the first knockout round against Japan on August 3, helping her team reach the semifinals. She started in the gold medal match against Brazil, where the United States triumphed 1–0 with a goal from Mallory Swanson. Later, in December 2024, she was ranked 5th among the top 100 women footballers globally by The Guardian. Personal life of Trinity Rodman In July 2023, Rodman was in a relationship with Chris Kuzemka. By May 2024, she had begun dating former NFL wide receiver Trinity Benson. In December 2024, during an appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, Rodman discussed her complex relationship with her father, Dennis. She expressed feelings of disappointment, stating, “He’s not a dad. Maybe by blood, but nothing else,” and described him as controlling. Rodman recounted feeling estranged from him due to his party lifestyle, feeling she lost hope in their relationship after he attended one of her matches unannounced in 2021 and did not contact her again until 2023. In March 2025, she started dating tennis player Ben Shelton. Other work Rodman has secured endorsement deals with prominent brands including Red Bull, Oakley, and Adidas. She authored a children’s book titled “Wake Up and Kick It.” In June 2022, Rodman was highlighted in an ESPN SportsCenter segment called “Trinity Rodman,” which was part of ESPN’s month-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX in the United States. Additionally, she has appeared in television commercials for Verizon, Rexona, and Fox Soccer. In popular culture Print media Rodman was prominently featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated for June 2023, alongside her national teammates Rose Lavelle, Alex Morgan, and Sophia Smith, highlighting their collective achievements and recognition in the sport. Television and film Rodman featured in several high-profile television commercials in 2023 and early 2024. In June 2023, she co-starred alongside Candace Parker, Patrick Mahomes, and Aliyah Boston in an Adidas commercial titled “The Greatest Soccer Player.” Following this, in July 2023, she appeared in a Degree commercial with Sam Kerr and Estefanía Banini. Additionally, in February 2024, Rodman was part of another Adidas commercial that aired during the Super Bowl, sharing the screen with prominent figures such as Lionel Messi, Linda Caicedo, Rohit Sharma, and Jude Bellingham. Career statistics Club ClubSeasonLeagueChallenge CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWashington Spirit2021NWSL226413[a]1298202218484—268202319500—1952024238—2025820251550020175Career total97281257111634 International As of match played June 9, 2026 Appearances and goals by national team and year National teamYearAppsGoalsUnited States2022102202318520241832025112026102Total5713 Scores and results list United States’s goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Rodman goal. No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetitionRef.1April 12, 2022Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Uzbekistan7–09–0Friendly692July 7, 2022Guadalupe, Mexico Jamaica5–05–02022 CONCACAF W Championship[97]3July 9, 2023San Jose, California, United States Wales1–02–0Friendly[98]42–05September 21, 2023Cincinnati, Ohio, United States South Africa2–03–0[99]6September 24, 2023Chicago, Illinois, United States1–02–0[100]7December 2, 2023Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States China3–03–0[101]8July 25, 2024Nice, France Zambia1–03–02024 Summer Olympics[102]9July 31, 2024Marseille, France Australia1–02–1[103]10August 3, 2024Paris, France Japan1–01–0[104]11April 5, 2025Inglewood, California, United States Brazil1–02–0Friendly[105]12January 24, 2026Carson, California, United States Paraguay4–06–0[106]13January 27, 2026Santa Barbara, California, United States Chile5–05–0 Honors Washington Spirit NWSL Championship: 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup: 2025 United States Summer Olympic Games Gold Medal: 2024 CONCACAF Women’s Championship: 2022 CONCACAF W Gold Cup: 2024 SheBelieves Cup: 2022, 2023,2024 CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship: 2020 Individual U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year: 2021 NWSL Rookie of the Year: 2021 NWSL Best XI: 2021, 2024 NWSL Second XI: 2023 ESPN FC Women’s Rank: #8 on the 2024 list of 50 best women’s soccer players 2024 IFFHS Women’s World Team: 2024 Post navigation Jelly Roll, Bunnie Divorce after 10y A Child Case That Create History In USA In 2026