Trinity Rodman, a key player for the Washington Spirit and the United States women’s national team, sustained a potentially serious injury during a match on October 15, 2025, forcing her to leave the field in tears and raising concerns about her availability for upcoming games.
The incident occurred in the first half of the Spirit’s Concacaf W Champions Cup group stage game against Monterrey. Rodman went to the ground after attempting a tackle along the right touchline and was visibly in pain as athletic trainers assisted her off the field. She was unable to put weight on her right leg and was later seen on crutches with a full-length knee brace. Washington Spirit coach Adrián González stated that Rodman would undergo scans on Thursday to assess the extent of the injury.
Despite Rodman’s early exit, the Spirit secured a 4-0 victory, winning Group B and advancing to the Champions Cup semifinals. The team’s performance highlighted their depth, but Rodman’s absence was a significant blow. Rodman has been dealing with persistent back issues in recent months, which limited her playing time and kept her out of the USWNT for an extended period. She had only recently returned to form, scoring seven goals in 13 appearances for the Spirit since her comeback.
Earlier on the day of the injury, Rodman had been recalled to the USWNT roster for the first time since April. Head coach Emma Hayes expressed excitement about her return, emphasizing the importance of having a healthy Rodman available for the national team. The timing of this injury is particularly unfortunate as the USWNT is preparing for friendly matches against Portugal on October 23 and 26. Rodman’s potential unavailability could impact the team’s lineup and strategy for these games.
The sports community is awaiting the results of the medical scans to determine the severity of the injury and the expected recovery timeline. Updates from the Spirit organization are anticipated in the coming days.