When forward Trinity Rodman came onto the scene in 2021 with the Washington Spirit, she made waves both on the soccer field and beyond it. Beyond donning the No. 2 jersey, she’s made a name for herself as the face of women’s soccer. Rodman is more than our talented athlete of the week; she’s an author as well. In May 2022, she released a children’s book called Wake Up and Kick It.
In 2021, Rodman became the youngest player to ever be drafted into the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). She pulled off this amazing perversion at only 18 years old. Her beautiful story arc ascended further as she parked her very first World Cup match using the United States. She was a standout performer in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. This year, she took the world by storm with her Olympic debut. We’re looking forward to seeing her represent the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team in the 2024 Paris Olympics!
Rodman, who is well known on the field for her signature “Trin Spin” move, has skyrocketed to stardom for soccer fans. Her goal is to raise the level of attention for women’s soccer and grow the print beyond borders. Rodman stated, “For me, the biggest thing with the Olympics or the World Cup or any large-scale tournament in general is that I feel like each is an opportunity to change the women’s game in one way or another.”
Rodman’s love for family is at the heart of so much of her life. She loves making memories with her friends and family, and she taps into her creative side by drawing, painting, and writing. On top of that, she’s been a force for interacting with fans on TikTok — sharing a glimpse into her personal life and forging authentic connections with supporters.
Since going Instagram official with tennis player Ben Shelton in March, Rodman has been collecting headlines. She was spotted cheering for him during his matches, including his third-round match at the French Open Tennis Tournament in Paris on May 30, 2025. Shelton hails from an athletic family, similar to Rodman. His dad, Bryan Shelton, is a former pro and college coach.
Rodman’s diverse interests extend beyond sports. She loves the fashion and creativity in the play, too — she added that big tournaments are places to bring all of that out, too. “Whether that’s expanding the fan base, showing off different styles of play, demonstrating creativity in the way we play and the way we score, the way we celebrate, if it’s fashion, if it’s swag, I think all of these major tournaments are huge platforms that we can use in such an amazing way,” she explained.
