INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Forward Trinity Rodman scored just over five minutes into her international return to lift the United States women’s national team to a 2-0 victory over Brazil on Saturday at SoFi Stadium.
Rodman had not played for the USWNT since the squad’s Olympic gold medal triumph over Brazil last August due to a lingering back injury. She started on Saturday and quickly latched onto a through ball from Alyssa Thompson. Rodman finished the shot with the outside of her right foot.
“That was the perfect ball to the perfect finish, so I’m really happy about it,” Rodman said.
Captain Lindsey Heaps scored the other goal from the penalty spot in the 66th minute.
“I’m very happy to be back — back with a newer team but still same environment, same vibe, energy,” Rodman said. “I think I missed it a lot. It was just kind of me being back into it, bringing my level of competitiveness, energy, but also trying to relearn a couple new things while remembering the foundation of this team.”
USWNT head coach Emma Hayes described Rodman as “world-class” after the match.
“Delighted for her,” Hayes said. “That goal meant a lot. She loves this environment; she cares so much for this team. I’ve said this all week: She’s been smiling from ear to ear being back in this…
