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Is Trinity Rodman Playing Tonight? Bay FC Vs Washington Spirit Lineups, Injuries, Predictions & Head-to-Head Stats

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Marcelo Cartaxo | Last updated Aug 23, 2025 1:34 PM ET

The USMNT and Washington Spirit star Trinity Rodman was sidelined for two months before returning to action in early August. Her last appearance at a high level came in a friendly against Brazil. Now, she’s back—though taking careful steps toward being fully healthy.

Rodman suffered a back injury right after that game against Brazil while playing for the Washington Spirit. The league then went on a two-month break, which gave her time to rest, complete rehab, and return to practice—but few expected her comeback so soon.

Coming off the bench against the Portland Thorns with less than 20 minutes left in a 1–1 game, Rodman made her mark. Just moments before the final whistle, she scored her first goal in more than two months. Now, she’s 100% fit and ready to go again in the upcoming match against Bay FC.

brb watching this trinity rodman goal on repeat pic.twitter.com/nvwZXPUZon
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) August 3, 2025

Expected lineups

Bay Fc (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: J. Silkowitz
Defenders: C. Dydasco, K. Hubly, J. Anderson, A. Malonson
Midfiedlers: R. Hill, C. Conti, H. Bebar, T. Huff
Attackers: K. Lema, R. Kundananji

Washington Spirit (3-4-1-2)

Goalkeeper: A. Bledsoe
Defenders: E. Morgan, T. McKeown, R. Bernal
Midfielders: G. Carle, L. Santos, H. Hershfeit, K. Wiesner
False 9: C. Bethune
Forwards: G. Monday, S. Cantore

Rodman is constantly in and out of the starting lineup, so fans will have a better view up to an hour before the game - but she will be available to play vs Bay FC.

Predictions for Bay FC vs Washington Spirit

Assesses both teams’ recent form: Bay FC (1 win in last 5 matches: D1, L3), Washington Spirit (1 win, 3 draws, 1 loss). Highlights Spirit’s better away consistency and their three consecutive wins against Bay FC, including a 2–0 win four months ago. Suggests Spirit have the edge.

Head-to-Head Stats: Bay FC vs Washington Spirit Timeline

In total, the Spirit holds a 4–0–0 record against Bay FC, with a goal difference of +7 (9 scored, 2 conceded). Bay FC have only found the net once across the last three matches, while Washington’s attack has consistently delivered.

This timeline underscores the Spirit’s dominance: whether at home, away, or in the playoffs, they have controlled the rivalry from the start, leaving Bay FC still searching for their first win in the series.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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