What a comeback! Trinity Rodman made her first appearance for the Washington Spirit since April 12 and immediatelly had influence on the game. Made her comeback even better, she scored the winning goal. The crowd of over 16,000 responded with a heartfelt ovation as Rodman burst into tears after the goal
- Rodman’s goal came on her ninth touch—it was a perfectly struck volley from around four yards out. The precise finish followed a flicked cross from Croix Bethune and landed in the top corner, leaving no chance for the goalkeeper.
- The goal capped a long-awaited return from a persistent back injury that had kept her sidelined for nearly four months. She had stepped away earlier in the year for evaluation and rehabilitation, including treatment in London, before rejoining team training mid‑July.
- Overcome with emotion, Rodman embraced the moment fully—burying her face in her hands and sobbing as teammates swarmed in to console her. She described the journey as “the hardest thing I've had to go through,” expressing profound joy at being back with the team and doing what she loves.
- In the context of a team facing multiple injuries—including the season‑ending absence of Ashley Hatch due to pregnancy—Rodman’s return under new head coach Adrián González provided an invaluable spark. Her performance reinvigorated the Spirit’s attack and energized the locker room.
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