Trinity Rodman Injured, Aims for Return Before NWSL Season End

Trinity Rodman, a forward for the Washington Spirit, will be sidelined from the U.S. women’s national team’s upcoming October camp. She is unable to participate in friendlies against Portugal and New Zealand due to a knee injury sustained on Wednesday. This unfortunate event occurred during the Spirit’s 4-0 victory in the Concacaf Champions Cup against CF Monterrey Femenil.

Injury Details and Recovery Timeline

Rodman’s initial medical assessments on Thursday indicated a positive long-term recovery prognosis. The current focus is on a rehabilitation period estimated at three weeks. A reevaluation will take place around the commencement of the NWSL quarterfinals.

• Injury Date: October 10, 2023
• First Game Missed: U.S. friendlies against Portugal (Oct. 23, 26) and New Zealand (Oct. 29)
• Reevaluation Date: Estimated around early November, coinciding with quarterfinals

Sources close to the situation remain optimistic about her potential return this season, depending on her recovery progress and the Spirit’s postseason advancement. Adrián González, the Spirit’s head coach, is expected to comment on Rodman’s condition in a press briefing scheduled for tomorrow.

Recent Performance Highlights

The 23-year-old forward was poised for a return to the national team, having last been called up by head coach Emma Hayes in April. Unfortunately, Rodman missed nine NWSL games earlier this year due to a persistent back injury, a condition that has lingered since her rookie season.

Contributions to the Team

Before her injury, Rodman showcased impressive form, earning the title of NWSL Player of the Month for September. In her 15 appearances this season, she scored five goals and provided two assists. Notably, she played a key role in securing a vital draw against the North Carolina Courage, which placed her team in the No. 2 position in the NWSL postseason standings.

Upcoming Matches for the USWNT

The U.S. women’s national team is set for three international matches during the October window:

• Against Portugal on October 23 in Philadelphia
• Against Portugal on October 26 in Connecticut
• Against New Zealand on October 29 in Kansas City

As the team prepares for these matches, a decision on Rodman’s replacement has yet to be announced, with the possibility of selecting a player from the U-23 squad training nearby in Pennsylvania.