The legendary NBA rebound king produced a women's soccer ace.
The United States women's national soccer team won 5-0 in a friendly against Chile on the 28th (Korea time) at Harder Stadium, UC Santa Barbara, in Santa Barbara, California.
Trinity Rodman came on as a substitute in the second half and scored within 5 minutes. The United States extended its run to five consecutive shutouts.
The name Rodman is special in American sports. Dennis Rodman is a symbol of rebounding, having won five NBA championships. Off the court, he is more often remembered for his eccentric behavior. His name always drew attention, and it carried weight.
Trinity Rodman inherited Dennis Rodman's fame and athletic ability. Entered in the 63rd minute of the second half, Trinity created a chance in front of goal and finished it. It was her second consecutive game with a goal following the Paraguay match. She produced results despite limited playing time.
Although the sport is different, her playing style resembles her father's. Trinity enjoyed rough physical play and sometimes secretly fouled opponents. Even Chilean players backed down at her overly aggressive style for a female player.
The scene after the goal was symbolic. Rodman ran to the bench and danced. She asked coach Emma Hayes to join her. Coach Hayes smiled and obliged, and Rodman drew cheers from the crowd. It was showmanship inherited from her father.
Trinity is shining as an ace even on the world-beating U.S. team. Now Trinity is erasing the image of being Rodman's daughter and making her name known as one of women's soccer's best players.
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