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Trinity Rodman's Training Footage Leaves BF Ben Shelton & NWSL Star In Awe

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Marcelo Cartaxo | Last updated Jul 1, 2025 1:58 PM ET

Trinity Rodman hasn’t played for either the Washington Spirit or the USWNT in recent months due to a back injury. After dominating a friendly match against Brazil, she returned to Washington where she sustained the injury.

USWNT head coach Emma Hayes couldn’t call her up due to physical limitations, but a day before the national team’s match against the Republic of Ireland, Rodman posted a video on social media of her first training session since the injury.

The video went viral, as Trinity revealed she vomited after the session due to the intensity and the heat.

Now, as she continues her recovery, Rodman shared another video showing a couple of finishes on goal. Her boyfriend, professional tennis player Ben Shelton, showed his excitement in the comments.

Her teammate Esme Morgan also chimed in, celebrating the moment. Another detail that stood out was Rodman’s precision with her left foot — not her dominant one, as she’s right-footed.

In the Monday afternoon TikTok feed: Trinity Rodman is back working (!) on that left-footed shot (!) we saw more than once last year, most memorably against Japan in the Olympic knockouts. pic.twitter.com/0V11L4t1cs
— Ella Brockway (@ellabrockway) June 30, 2025

When will Trinity Rodman be back?

The Washington Spirit’s next match is a month away — on August 3rd against the Portland Thorns. That’s likely when we’ll see Rodman return to action.

As for the USWNT, there are no other friendlies scheduled after tomorrow’s game against Canada. Several players have been left out of the squad, either due to injuries or simply taking time off.

This break not only gives Rodman time to fully recover from her back injury, but also helps her return to top form for what’s next.

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

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