Trinity Rodman says her greatest satisfaction came from just being healthy enough to start every game. The USWNT forward finished with 12 goals and 8 assists across 30 starts, setting personal regular-season bests as Washington secured another home playoff game. Her previous highs were eight goals and six assists. A lingering back injury sidelined her for about four months last season before she returned in August against Portland Thorns, scoring the winner in stoppage time.
Rodman says just being available became her measure of success this year: "I didn't set any goal besides being available and that's happened and gonna continue to happen, touch wood, going into the playoffs." She completed the regular season by scoring Washington's second goal in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Chicago Stars, finishing a cross from Clara Luvanga in the 85th minute as the Spirit clinched the No. 3 seed and a home quarterfinal against Portland on Nov. 8.
Her availability also allowed her to help teammates through a long season, though it can weigh heavy. Washington will begin their postseason at home for the third consecutive year. Midfielder Andi Sullivan offered a similar assessment, emphasizing consistent preparation every single week.
Source: ESPN Soccer · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing