On Saturday, the daughter of a retired NBA star, Dennis Rodman, recorded her professional soccer beginning with a goal. However, her side, Washington Spirit, got beaten 3-2 by North Carolina Courage in the National Women’s Soccer League.
Trinity Rodman is only 18 years old and is the youngest player ever selected for the league as the overall second choice in 2023. She came in for Kumi Yokoyama in the 55th minute and, with a side-footed- finish, scored a goal in five minutes.
For Spirit, Yokoyama had opened. However, for the hosts, Kristen Hamilton replied. For the hosts, Jessica McDonald and Merritt Mathias thumped to make it 3-1 before they got pulled back at WakeMed Soccer Park by Rodman.
Dessin Rodman had won five league championships with the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons.
Last week, when Trinity Rodman spoke to the US media, she said that her role model had been Michelle, her mother, even though everyone seemed more interested in her famous father.
Trinity Rodman said:
“Having a dad as I do, no one asks about my mom because she’s obviously not an NBA star, but I just want people to know that my mom’s been my support system in everything in life and she’s my best friend and my rock.”
Further, She added:
“I don’t think people know how close we are. Even though she wasn’t in the NBA, she has an extremely competitive and driven mindset, and she’s an extremely strong woman.”
She then went home to Audi Field to host expansion side Racing Louisville FC in the Challenge Cup on Thursday.
How much does Trinity Rodman make in the NWSL?
In 2021, Trinity Rodman burst onto the NWSL scene as a rookie sensation, capturing the coveted Rookie of the Year title. Her remarkable talent didn’t go unnoticed, as she inked a historic contract with the league – a staggering $1.1 million deal that spans four exciting years.
Who is NBA legend Dennis Rodman’s daughter?
Trinity Rodman isn’t just known as Dennis Rodman’s daughter; she’s making a name for herself as a rising soccer star. Born to the NBA legend and his third wife, Michelle Moyer, Trinity has embarked on her own impressive soccer career as a professional player for the Washington Spirit.
