"When she came in in April, she really felt she was in a good place, but the reality was, I think so much adrenaline got her through that game in LA, but afterward that reality hit home that there were some issues in her back that were unresolved."
"Collectively, with club and country, we took the time to say, 'Look, we've got to get it right for long-term.' And I think that club and country collaboration has really put her in the position she is in right now. 'She's one of the best players in the world, and we've had to play without her for more than a year.'"
Trinity Rodman exited the Washington Spirit’s Concacaf W Champions Cup group-stage match with Monterrey after attempting a tackle along the right touchline and appearing unable to put weight on her right leg. Trainers assisted her to the sideline and she was seen heading to the locker room on crutches at halftime. Rodman has had multiple back-related sidelined periods over recent months and has appeared only once for the U.S. women’s national team since the 2024 Paris Olympics. Rodman was recalled to the national roster earlier that day for the first time since April. Club and country coordinated a four-month sidelining to address the back issue. The U.S. team will play Portugal on Oct. 23 in Chester, Pennsylvania, and Oct. 26 in East Hartford, Connecticut.
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