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Trinity Rodman Marks Return With Late Goal to Lift Washington Spirit

The Spirit intend to limit her minutes to protect her chronic back injury after she delivered a stoppage-time winner in her first match back.

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Trinity Rodman Washington Spirit goal celebration Aug. 3 vs Portland
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Overview

  • Rodman returned to NWSL action on August 3 at Audi Field after a four-month layoff following her last appearance on April 12.
  • She entered in the 76th minute and scored a stoppage-time volley to secure a 2-1 victory over Portland Thorns FC.
  • Coach Adrián González said the team will carefully manage her playing time to safeguard her recurring back injury.
  • Rodman underwent individualized rehab in London before rejoining Spirit training in mid-July during the NWSL summer break.
  • Her contract enters its final months with speculation of a European move raising the stakes for her club future and national team prospects.