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Trinity Rodman Ruled Out Indefinitely to Manage Chronic Back Injury

The Washington Spirit forward will undergo medical evaluation in London as she prioritizes long-term health over immediate play.

Overview

  • Trinity Rodman has been sidelined indefinitely by the Washington Spirit to address her ongoing structural back issues.
  • Rodman will meet with a Spirit doctor in London to evaluate her condition and determine her path to recovery.
  • The 22-year-old forward has battled chronic back problems for years, which she acknowledges are unlikely to be fully curable.
  • She recently returned to play in March, scoring for the USWNT in a friendly against Brazil after a six-month absence.
  • Rodman's absence impacts both the Spirit's NWSL campaign and the USWNT's upcoming friendlies against China and Jamaica.