Trinity Rodman’s first look since April ended with the U.S. ladies’s nationwide staff star taking part in the hero for the Washington Spirit.
Rodman got here off the bench to attain the profitable objective as Washington defeated the Portland Thorns 2-1 at Audi Area. The USWNT attacker had been sidelined for the previous 4 months attributable to frequent again points.
Reward Monday propelled the host Spirit in entrance after 17 minutes however fellow USWNT attacker Olivia Moultrie pulled the visiting Thorns again in first-half stoppage time.
Rodman entered the pitch within the 76th minute and wanted simply 16 minutes to make an influence.
Courtney Brown compelled a turnover on the left flank earlier than sending in a cross that Croix Bethune was capable of get a key contact on. Rodman was unmarked on the again put up and proceeded to smash house a half volley into the roof of the online for a 2-1 winner.
The daughter of former NBA standout Dennis Rodman had solely performed in 4 matches previous to her substitute look immediately.
Nonetheless, her return ought to present a significant increase to the Spirit, who sit second within the NWSL desk.
Rodman may also goal to pressure her method again into the USWNT image after that includes simply as soon as this 12 months attributable to her aforementioned harm.