See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Rodman Scores Winning Goal in Return From Injury in Spirit’s 2-1 Win over the Thorns

WASHINGTON, AUG 3 – Trinity Rodman scored a stoppage-time winner after four months out with a back injury to help Washington Spirit move into second place in the NWSL standings, officials said.

  • Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman scored in stoppage time on Sunday to seal a 2-1 victory over Portland Thorns FC at Audi Field.
  • Absent for four months due to injury, Rodman had not played since April 12 because of a nagging back injury.
  • Gift Monday opened scoring in the 17th minute with a cross from Rosemonde Kouassi, and Rodman entered in the 76th minute and scored within 16 minutes.
  • Moving into second place, the Spirit's next match is on Aug. 9 against Gotham FC.
  • Featuring just one appearance this year, Trinity Rodman aims to rejoin the USWNT and plans a move to Europe, she told ESPN earlier this year.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?

12 Articles

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 50% of the sources are Center
50% Center

Factuality 

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Sportskeeda broke the news in on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of (0)