What a treat! Suspended USWNT star Trinity Rodman watches Washington Spirit's NWSL opener with fans

United States women's national team star Trinity Rodman was suspended for the start of the NWSL season, so she spent it with some lucky fans instead.

WHAT HAPPENED?
Rodman was sent off in the Washington Spirit's final game of 2023 and was therefore unable to be involved in her team's season opener on Sunday away at Seattle Reign. But instead of travelling with the team to the game, she stuck around in Washington and watched the match with some fans who certainly won't forget the experience.

THE BIGGER PICTURE
The Spirit suffered a 1-0 defeat in Seattle, with the game-winner scored from the penalty spot by Bethany Balcer with just three minutes on the clock. Rodman's return to selection will be a boost next week, then, as the team looks to get its first win of the new season.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Rodman was named Rookie of the Year and to the NWSL Best XI when she helped fire the Spirit to a first-ever Championship triumph in 2021. She was also rewarded with a new contract that made her the highest-paid player in the league at the time.

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WHAT NEXT FOR RODMAN?
Rodman will be back in action on Saturday, when the Spirit welcome Bay FC to Audi Field for its home opener.

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