"Trinity Rodman has re-signed with the Washington Spirit, ending a months-long saga that led the NWSL to adjust its salary cap rules in order to retain one of its biggest stars. Financial details of the three-year contract weren't released, but ESPN reports that the deal is worth more than $2 million annually, including bonuses, making Rodman the highest-paid athlete in NWSL history."
"In a news release, the Spirit described the deal as "one of the most significant contracts in the NWSL and the women's game worldwide." "I think I've always had a vision and an idea of what I wanted my legacy to be," Rodman said at an event announcing her new deal Thursday at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. "And for me, we're doing that and I'm so grateful for that.""
"Rodman is currently training with the U.S. Women's Soccer Team in Carson. At age 18, she was selected No. 2 overall by Washington in the 2021 draft. Rodman went on to win the league's rookie of the year award and record the game-winning assist in extra time during the NWSL championship game that season. In 2024 and 2025, Rodman helped the Spirit return to the championship game."
Trinity Rodman re-signed with the Washington Spirit on a reported three-year contract worth more than $2 million annually including bonuses, making her the highest-paid player in NWSL history. The NWSL implemented a High Impact Player rule allowing teams to exceed the salary cap after an earlier deal between Rodman and the Spirit was rejected. Rodman is a 2024 Olympic gold medalist and 2021 NWSL champion who entered the league as the No. 2 overall pick in 2021, won rookie of the year, and recorded the championship-winning assist that season. Rodman was a free agent with reported European offers and helped the Spirit reach subsequent finals.
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