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Why Did Trinity Rodman Miss Out on USWNT Roster?

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Sean Hartnett | Last updated Nov 19, 2025 12:25 PM ET

The United States women’s national team will be without star forward Trinity Rodman for its upcoming friendlies against Italy.

Head coach Emma Hayes named a 26-player training camp roster. Rodman’s name was a notable absence.

The 23-year-old Washington Spirit forward hasn’t represented the USWNT since April. She is continuing to recover from a knee sprain.

Rodman was called up to the October roster, though she did not play due to injury. Across 47 international appearances for the United States, she has scored 11 goals.

It is unclear how much Rodman will play in Saturday’s NWSL Championship against Gotham FC. She came on in the final minutes of Washington’s semifinal victory over the Portland Thorns.

The 5-foot-8 forward nearly scored in her brief cameo against Portland. When she entered the pitch, the crowd let out loud cheers at Audi Field.

Rodman and the Spirit will face Gotham FC in the NWSL Championship on Nov. 22. The match will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.

USWNT Roster for Italy Friendlies Announced

USA defender Lilly Reale celebrates with USA midfielder Rose Lavelle after an assist on goal by USA midfielder Claire Hutton during the first half at Audi Field. Amber Searls-Imagn ImagesAmber Searls-Imagn Images

Here is the USWNT roster in full:

GOALKEEPERS (3): Claudia Dickey (Seattle Reign FC; 4), Mandy McGlynn (Utah Royals; 4), Jordan Silkowitz (Bay FC; 0)

DEFENDERS (10): Jordyn Bugg (Seattle Reign FC; 4/0), Emily Fox (Arsenal FC, ENG; 69/1), Naomi Girma (Chelsea FC, ENG: 48/2), Avery Patterson (Houston Dash; 8/1), Lilly Reale (Gotham FC; 4/0), Izzy Rodriguez (Kansas City Current; 1/1), Emily Sams (Orlando Pride; 6/0), Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC; 112/2), Kennedy Wesley (San Diego Wave; 1/0), Kate Wiesner (Washington Spirit; 0/0)

MIDFIELDERS (7): Croix Bethune (Washington Spirit; 4/0), Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns FC; 41/5), Lindsey Heaps (OL Lyonnes, FRA; 167/38), Jaelin Howell (Gotham FC; 5/1), Claire Hutton (Kansas City Current; 9/1), Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC; 115/26), Lily Yohannes (OL Lyonnes, FRA; 11/1)

FORWARDS (6): Jameese Joseph (Chicago Stars; 0/0), Catarina Macario (Chelsea FC, ENG; 27/13), Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns FC; 10/4), Emma Sears (Racing Louisville; 11/4), Jaedyn Shaw (Gotham FC; 29/8), Alyssa Thompson (Chelsea FC, ENG; 24/3)

Undoubtedly, Rodman will play a significant role in the USWNT's plans once she returns to full fitness.

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

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