Trinity Rodman, the American professional soccer player, has quickly made a name for herself in the soccer world. As a forward for the Washington Spirit of the NWSL and the United States Women’s National Soccer Team, Rodman showed her immense talent and potential. At just 18, she made history by being selected in the second round of the 2021 NWSL College Draft, becoming the youngest player ever selected. Her debut season in 2021 was nothing short of impressive as she won several prestigious awards including NWSL Rookie of the Year, NWSL Best XI and US Soccer Young Female Player of the Year.
Not only has Rodman excelled on the pitch, but she has also achieved significant financial success, becoming the highest-earning female player in February 2022. Her remarkable rise in the sport was further recognized when she was shortlisted for the Ballon d’Or Féminin for the Best Breakthrough Athlete ESPY Award in August 2022. Trinity Rodman’s future in football looks incredibly bright and she continues to inspire young athletes with her talent, dedication and accomplishments.
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DJ Rodman and Alexis Rodman
Trinity Rodman’s brother is DJ Rodman, born April 25, 2001 in California. His 22-year-old brother is also a basketball player and has made a name for himself like his father. His full name is Dennis Thayne “DJ” Rodman Jr. Rodman attended Kaiser Elementary in Costa Mesa, California before transferring to Ensign Intermediate in Newport Beach for college.
He also played freshman basketball for Corona del Mar High School based in Newport Beach, California. Dennis led his club to a 22-8 record and an average of 19.6 points per game in his second campaign. After the season, he changed schools and enrolled at JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano, California.
Additionally, Alexis Rodman, 35, is Trinity Rodman’s half-sister. She is the child of Dennis Rodman and his first wife, Annie Bakes. Alexis and her dad haven’t always had the best relationship, as he admitted to ESPN ahead of the 2019 documentary ‘Rodman: For Better or Worse’.
Parents of Trinity Rodman
Trinity Rodman was raised primarily by her mother, Michelle Moyer, in Southern California. From an early age, Trinity developed a passion for football and started playing at just four years old. At the age of seven or eight, she already felt a deep connection to the sport, describing it as a home. Encouraged by her mother and sister, Trinity set her sights on professional football.
Her parents, including her father, the famous basketball player Dennis Rodman, were delighted to see their daughter excel in the sport she loved. Their unwavering support and pride in Trinity’s dedication to football only fueled his ambition to succeed at the highest level.
