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Trinity Rodman (born May 20, 2002) is a forward for the Washington Spirit of the NWSL and the US national team. Rodman was the Spirit’s second overall pick in the 2021 NWSL Draft, making him the league’s youngest draftee at the time, at the age of 18.
She helped the team win the NWSL Championship and was named NWSL Rookie of the Year and NWSL Best XI First Team in her first season. She has been named to the NWSL Best XI three times while with the Spirit.
Rodman was named the U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year in 2021, and she made her senior debut for the United States the following year. She scored three goals in the 2024 Paris Olympics, where the US won gold.
In 2025, Rodman became the highest-paid female player globally after agreeing to a three-year contract extension with her club.
Trinity Rodman Biography
Trinity Rain Moyer-Rodman was born May 20, 2002, in Newport Beach, California, USA. She is the daughter of Michelle Moyer and Dennis Rodman, a former professional basketball player and NBA Hall of Fame member.
Trinity has an older brother, DJ Rodman, a college basketball player, and a half-sister, Alexis Rodman, from her father’s prior relationship.
Trinity began her education at Corona del Mar High School before transferring to JSerra Catholic High School. While at JSerra, she chose to focus on club football rather than the school squad. Her commitment to club football helped her develop into an extraordinary athlete.
She committed to Washington State University to play collegiate soccer but decided to turn professional in 2021 without playing any college games owing to the interruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trinity Rodman is of mixed ethnicity, with African-American ancestry from her father and European ancestry from her mother. Her religious beliefs are not widely known.
Career
Trinity Rodman is an American professional soccer player who plays forward for the Washington Spirit in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States national team. She made history in 2021 as the youngest player ever drafted in the NWSL, being chosen second overall by the Spirit.
Rodman rapidly established herself as a star in her inaugural season, helping the Spirit win the NWSL Championship and earning NWSL Inaugural Player of the Year honours. Her outstanding efforts earned her a berth on the NWSL Best XI in her first season.
Rodman made her professional debut in the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, scoring just five minutes after entering as a substitute.
Throughout the competition, she made major contributions, including assisting on the game-winning goal. Rodman was the Spirit’s second-highest scorer during the regular season, with seven goals, propelling her club to a successful playoff run and, ultimately, a championship win.
In December 2021, she was named U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year, further honouring her efforts. Rodman got a historic contract extension with the Washington Spirit in February 2022, allegedly worth $1.1 million, making her the highest-paid NWSL player ever.
Her outstanding performance earned her a nomination for the coveted Ballon d’Or Féminin and the ESPY Award for Best Breakthrough Athlete in 2022.
Throughout the 2023 season, she continued to thrive, scoring crucial goals and cementing her reputation as one of the league’s most versatile players.
Rodman has also had international success, representing the United States in a variety of competitions.
She competed in the 2018 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and was a vital contributor to the United States’ success in the 2020 CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship.
She was nominated to the United States’ FIFA Women’s World Cup roster in 2023, and she scored two crucial goals in a pre-tournament friendly against Wales.
By 2024, she had also been chosen for the United States squad competing in the Summer Olympics, solidifying her position as an important national team member.
Rodman has become a well-known personality in sports marketing and media outside of the field. She has endorsement partnerships with major brands such as Red Bull, Oakley, and Adidas, and she wrote a children’s book called Wake Up and Kick It.
Rodman has participated in various high-profile commercials, including those airing during the 2024 Super Bowl. In December 2024, she was voted fifth among The Guardian’s Top 100 Women Footballers. Rodman, a rising star in women’s football, is generally acknowledged for her skill, personality, and expanding influence.
Personal Life
In July 2023, Rodman was in a relationship with Chris Kuzemka. In May 2024, Rodman started dating Trinity Benson, a former NFL wide receiver. Rodman featured on the Call Her Daddy podcast in December 2024, where she discussed her connection with her father, Dennis.
She regarded him as a dominating parent and stated that as a child, she gave up living with him due to his partying lifestyle. Rodman said she “lost hope in ever getting him back” after he unexpectedly attended one of her Washington Spirit matches in 2021 and did not speak with her again until 2023.
In March 2025, Rodman began dating tennis player Ben Shelton.
Net Worth
Trinity Rodman who is the highest paid female player has an estimated net worth of $2.6 million. This includes around $1.5 million in endorsements with brands such as Adidas and Oakley, as well as her compensation from the Washington Spirit, for which she signed a record $1.1 million contract over four years.
Social Media
Instagram: @trinity_rodman