Trinity Rodman, daughter of NBA legend Dennis Rodman and star of Team USA’s gold medal run in Paris, suffered a severe back spasm that forced her to leave the field in a wheelchair late in the Washington Spirit’s game against the Kansas City Current.
Rodman, who was on the U.S. national team that won the gold medal at the Paris Olympics, fell to the ground in the 75th minute of the game Friday night after contact with Kansas City’s Temwa Chawinga.
She attempted to walk off the field, but eventually made her way to the locker room in a wheelchair. The 22-year-old later returned to the bench. The Spirit lost 3-0 to Current.
After the game, Spirit coach Jonatan Giraldez said Rodman “felt something in her back” and would be further evaluated when the team returned to Washington.
Rodman’s agent, Mike Senkowski, told The Washington Post that she had a “severe back spasm” but hoped to avoid serious injury.
Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman (2) dribbles the ball against Portland Thorns FC
Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman (2) heads the ball against Kansas City
Rodman, who has eight goals for the Spirit, has a history of back spasms.
There was no update on his status Saturday morning. The Spirit will face Angel City in Los Angeles on Friday.
Rodman is currently nominated for the Ballon d’Or award, along with last year’s winner Aitana Bonmati, Sophia Smith, Mallory Swanson, Alyssa Naeher and Lindsey Horan.
The “Triple Espresso” forward line of Rodman, Smith and Swanson has become an imposing force for Team USA, as evidenced by their first-place finish at the Paris Olympics. Rodman and Smith each scored three goals during the tournament, while Swanson added a fourth to tie for second overall.
