Trinity Rodman has risen to become one of women’s football’s standout talents, recently clinching the title of the world’s highest-paid female footballer thanks to a landmark contract with the Washington Spirit.
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Her three-year contract with the Spirit, worth upwards of more than $2 million a year when bonuses are included, set a new benchmark, beating Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati.
“I have no doubt this is where I wanted to begin the next chapter of my career,” the young player said in a statement supplied by his club organisation. “I’m proud of what we’ve built since my rookie season and excited about the direction the club is headed.”
Who is Trinity Rodman?
Rodman was born in the state of California. She is the daughter of basketball star Dennis Rodman and Michelle Moyer. Rodman is a forward on the Washington Spirit Women’s Soccer Team of the NWSL League and the US Women’s National Team.
In her five seasons in the league, Rodman has scored 33 goals and added 21 assists in 109 games across all competitions. The football star and three-time Ballon d’Or winner, Aitana Bonmati, who was reportedly the highest-payed female football player until Rodman’s latest contract, is a midfielder for Barcelona
Trinity Rodman Age
Born on May 20, 2002, Trinity Rodman is currently 23 years old.
Trinity Rodman Education
Rodman spent a brief time at Corona del Mar High School before relocating to JSerra Catholic High School. She had gone ahead and committed to Washington State University; however, with the COVID-19 pandemic, she went pro without ever stepping onto a college court.
Trinity Rodman Family
Rodman was raised with her mother, Michelle Moyer, along with her brother, DJ Rodman. Rodman has also two half-sisters, Alexis Rodman and Teyana Lima. The daughter of the former NBA champion turned icon Dennis Rodman did sign a three-year deal with the Washington Spirit, averaging around $2 million annually (equivalent to about £1.5 million) including bonuses. This was disclosed in a special press conference held on the above Thursday night, 22nd January, through an agreement that will see her stay until 2028, aBBC Sports reports.
Trinity Rodman Relationships
Rodman is currently in a relationship with American tennis star Ben Shelton, confirmed in March 2025.
Trinity Rodman Career
- Drafted 2nd overall by Washington Spirit in 2021 at age 18.
- Youngest NWSL draftee ever.
- Scored on professional debut within five minutes.
- NWSL Rookie of the Year and Best XI in 2021.
- NWSL Best XI three times.
- Helped Spirit win NWSL Championship in 2021.
- Scored 33 goals and added 21 assists in 109 games across competitions.
Trinity Rodman International Career
- Senior debut for U.S. in 2022.
- 47 caps for the national team.
- Gold medalist at 2024 Paris Olympics.
- Played in 2018 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
- Winner of 2020 CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship.
- Named to 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup squad.
- Scored brace in friendly against Wales in 2023.
Trinity Rodman Net Worth
Trinity Rodman’s net worth is estimated at $4 million, boosted by her $2 million annual contract with Washington Spirit and endorsements with Red Bull, Oakley and Adidas.
Trinity Rodman Honors
Washington Spirit (Club Honors):
- NWSL Championship: 2021
- NWSL Challenge Cup: 2025
United States (International Honors):
- Summer Olympic Games Gold Medal: 2024
- CONCACAF Women’s Championship: 2022
- CONCACAF W Gold Cup: 2024
- SheBelieves Cup: 2022, 2023, 2024
- CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship: 2020
Individual Honors:
- U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year: 2021
- NWSL Rookie of the Year: 2021
- NWSL Best XI: 2021, 2024
- NWSL Second XI: 2023
- ESPN FC Women’s Ranking: #8 on the 2024 list of 50 best women’s soccer players
- IFFHS Women’s World Team: 2024
Trinity Rodman’s NSWL Deal Shows the US is Fighting Back
Rodman’s most recent deal, brokered through the HPIP rule, underscores a team’s determination to retain its elite talent rather than having them jump around to play for rival teams abroad, an effort to lift the profile of women’s soccer.
