Trinity Rodman is used to making headlines on the field, but this week, her future has become just as big a story as her play.
With the Washington Spirit preparing for the NWSL Championship Game in San Jose, Rodman is also approaching the end of a contract that helped redefine player value in women’s soccer — and the interest surrounding her next deal reflects how far her profile has risen.
Since entering the league in 2021, the forward has been one of the Spirit’s cornerstone players. She arrived straight out of Washington State and immediately delivered, helping power the team’s run to the 2021 NWSL title and locking down Rookie of the Year with six goals and five assists.
Her impact led Washington to offer her a four-year, $1.1 million extension, a landmark deal that briefly made her the highest-paid player in the league.
Four years later, the market around her looks completely different. Multiple clubs — domestic and international — have reportedly reached out to Rodman’s camp as her contract winds down.
Among them is DC Power, the USL Super League club that has quickly become an unexpected presence in the conversation. The connection isn’t random: her father, NBA legend Dennis Rodman, is a minority owner of the franchise.
DC Power’s interest made waves after The Athletic reported that the club submitted an offer “significantly larger” than what the Spirit can put forward due to the NWSL salary cap. That development brought another high-profile voice into the mix: WNBA star Angel Reese.
Reese, who also holds an ownership stake in DC Power, shared her reaction to the report on X. The Chicago Sky forward has been outspoken about investing in women’s sports — something she emphasized when she joined Power FC’s ownership group in 2024.
“I want to help grow women’s sports and elevate female athletes across the board,” she said at the time, according to Newsweek.
While DC Power declined to comment on negotiations, additional teams from England’s Women’s Super League are reportedly in the mix. That gives Rodman rare leverage: several suitors operating without salary-cap constraints, and one club closely tied to her family.
Still, her focus remains on the task ahead.
“Once we get this championship, then I can start making decisions and figuring out what next year looks like for me,” she said after the semifinal.