Trinity Rodman Exits USWNT's SheBelieves Cup Win Over New Zealand With Leg Injury

Trinity Rodman had an injury scare in the second half of Team USA's 5-0 win over New Zealand in the 2022 SheBelieves Cup on Sunday.

Rodman was clipped in the ankle by New Zealand defender Ria Percival in the 62nd minute, but she stayed in the game until the 82nd minute.

After the game, U.S. head coach Vlatko Andonovski told reporters Rodman will be evaluated, but he isn't too concerned it's a serious injury.

When the incident occurred, Rodman had to be helped off the pitch with a limp. She did some stretching exercises out of bounds for a short period of time and stayed in the game. 

Rodman entered the game in the 56th minute, replacing Margaret Purce. She immediately had a shot attempt, but her header attempt on a pass from Jaelin Howell went to the right of the goal. 

The 19-year-old was a late addition to the official U.S. roster for the tournament. She was originally set to be a training player, but a back injury prevented Abby Dahlkemper from playing.

U.S. Soccer announced Feb. 7 that Rodman was added to the 23-woman roster. She made her debut for the national team Thursday against the Czech Republic. Andonovski subbed her in for Mallory Pugh in the second half.

Rodman has already made history in the National Women's Soccer League. She was the youngest player to be drafted into the league when the Washington Spirit selected her with the No. 2 overall pick in 2021 at 18 years old. 

The Spirit made Rodman the highest-paid player in league history earlier this month by signing her to a four-year, $1.1 million contract extension, per Emily Caron of Sportico. She scored seven goals in 25 appearances between the regular season and playoffs as a rookie last year.

Depending on the severity of her injury, Rodman will look to take part in Team USA's final game of the SheBelieves Cup. They play Iceland on Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.