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The last name Rodman is associated with the iconic NBA player to Dennis Rodman. He became famous Michael Jordan’s as a member of champion teams, about which there are plenty of colorful stories.
However, few people know that the daughter of the “bad boy” of the NBA, who once appeared in a Korisliiga game, can grow up to be the next soccer superstar.
20 years old Trinity Rodman has had time to make headlines before he stars in the United States’ new generation in the hunt for World Cup gold. One Finnish player has also had the chance to experience Rodman’s skills up close.
Finnish national team defender at the beginning of June Elli Pikkujämsä got a nasty record to his name because of Rodman. Pikkujmä had to knock down Rodman, who got through, after having been on the field for only 79 seconds. It was the fastest red card in the history of the high-level American soccer league NWSL.
– It’s not the most pleasant situation to have the first running race against Rodman. There was a small wrestling match. I was the lowest player. I then flew out, Pikkujämsä reported the situation to Urheilu.
However, there was positive feedback from the red card after the game, because despite being underpowered, Pikkumämsä’s Louisville was able to hold a draw against Rodman’s Washington.
Without the drive out, Rodman would have been able to score more easily. Pikkumämsä’s foul didn’t even result in a penalty kick, because it happened just outside the penalty area.
– Yes, I got a few laughs out of it. It was quite a comical situation. I was upset, of course. I let out a little cry. It wasn’t the greatest situation to come on the field for a minute. Afterwards, I handled it more with humor, Pikkujämsä describes a month after the red card.
Dennis Rodman’s biggest regret
The relationship between Trinity Rodman and her father Dennis, known to everyone in the United States, has not been uncomplicated. When Rodman, one of the best defensive end players in basketball history, was elected to the sport’s hall of fame, he gave a very emotional speech.
– When someone asks if I have any regrets from my basketball career, I say I regret one thing. I wish I could have been a better father, Dennis Rodman described in 2021.
At the end of that year, there was a surprising moment when Rodman showed up at his daughter’s playoff game. Father and daughter shared an emotional hug after the game.
After that, Trinity Rodman opened up about his feelings in his Instagram post.
– The last game was really emotional. Dennis Rodman came to the NWSL game, but my dad also surprised me after years in a big game in my career. I was shocked, confused, happy, sad, everything, Trinity Rodman wrote.
– My father has not played a big role in my life. Most people don’t know that we don’t agree on many things. I go months if not years without his presence or messages. Being in the limelight has been difficult for us, for him and for me.
Trinity Rodman, who became known as a lightning-fast player, said when the United States’ World Cup team was announced that he has not been in contact with his father for several months. It was the end of June then.
– I’m with you with all of that. I know he is proud of me. I really do know that. He has his own issues to deal with. But he has messaged me that he knew I would make the national team. That’s All I Need, Trinity Rodman said of his father, according to the Washington Post.
Instead of his father, Rodman has relied on his mother, whom Dennis Rodman also praised a lot in his speech at the gallery of honor. According to Dennis Rodman, his ex-wife had to raise three children alone. He acted as both father and mother.
Trinity Rodman said in an interview with the Washington Post that the last name has been an influential factor in her career, especially until she started to make her own way.
– But there are always expectations and questions. I’ve proven myself, but my mom has been a big help in putting things aside. It’s about my family and being successful.
The junior coach compares to Neymar
When the superstars of the United States Megan Rapinoe career is ending, and Alex Morgan too career is fast approaching its end, the 20-year-old Rodman’s name has been raised in the American media as the next superstar.
Rodman became the youngest player in history to be booked into the NWSL at the age of 18 when the Washington Spirit drafted him in the second round. Two months later, she signed the first million dollar contract in NWSL history.
In the USA’s final preparation match for the World Cup, Rodman scored both of his team’s goals against Wales. From him and the NWSL MVP award last season From Sophia Smith a big advance in the World Cup is expected.
Coached Rodman in high school Greg Baker offered one of the most followed players of the summer World Cup a big metaphor for the American media The Ringer.
– If Trinity was a boy, we would promote him as the next Neymar, Baker compared to the Brazilian soccer superstar.
Rodman himself has clear goals for the upcoming World Cup.
– My expectations are that we are the most ruthless team. We will never give up and we are going to win the trophy, Rodman uploaded to ESPN.
– Of course, the team has changed a lot since the last two World Cups and even in the last couple of months, but this team is something special. We want the championship more than ever before. So I’m waiting for the gold medal.
So it sounds like Vietnam will be in for quite a ride in their World Cup opener against the United States on Saturday.
The United States will face Vietnam in the World Cup on Saturday, July 22 at 4:00. Live broadcast on TV2 and Areena from 3:50.