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Trinity Rodman
Jan 12, 2025 5:40 AM

  Born: May 20, 2002, Newport Beach, California, U.S. (Show more) Trinity Rodman (born May 20, 2002, Newport Beach, California, U.S.) is an American professional football (soccer) player who is a forward for the Washington Spirit in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and is on the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT). She was the NWSL Rookie of the Year in 2021, and in 2022 she received a four-year $1.1 million contract extension from the Washington Spirit, which at the time was the largest contract in league history. Rodman is the daughter of Michelle Moyer and Dennis Rodman, a former National Basketball Association (NBA) star. Her parents divorced in 2012 ...(100 of 509 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!

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