"Emma Hayes believes Trinity Rodman's first game as the United States' captain will be a weight off her shoulders, after she marked the occasion with a goal in Saturday's 6-0 thumping of Paraguay. The USA earned a comprehensive friendly victory in Los Angeles, with five of their goals coming after half-time. One of those strikes came from Rodman, who raced onto Tara Rudd's over-the-top through-ball, took a touch, then slotted home."
"Rodman's goal came at the end of an eventful week, which saw her put an end to speculation surrounding her future by penning a new three-year contract with the Washington Spirit, becoming the world's highest-paid female player in the process. It was also her first goal for her country since April 2025, when she netted the USA's opener in a 2-0 victory over Brazil."
"Rodman celebrated her goal by dancing in front of the USA bench, but Hayes was not inclined to join in, saying: "She did it, and I couldn't quite see, then she came over to me. "She asked me to mirror it, and I said, 'I'm 49 years of age. There's no chance I'm doing that!'" And to all a good night pic.twitter.com/NiW8jStlfg - U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) January 25, 2026"
Trinity Rodman captained the United States for the first time and scored in a 6-0 friendly win over Paraguay in Los Angeles. She finished a through-ball from Tara Rudd with a touch and a composed finish. Rodman signed a new three-year contract with the Washington Spirit this week, becoming the world’s highest-paid female player. The goal was her first for the national team since April 2025. Emma Hayes said Rodman looked ready to move forward, settled and relieved after resolving her future. Rodman celebrated by dancing in front of the bench; Hayes declined to mimic her. The USA recorded 19 shots, 3.61 expected goals, and dominated the contest.
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