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Dennis Rodman was an NBA icon. He enjoyed significant fame and glory, thus keeping his last name in the limelight. Now, the last name is kept alive by her daughter, Trinity Rodman. The youngster has been making her name in soccer and continues to shine. She has become a household name.

Ever since Trinity kickstarted her career in soccer, she has witnessed an immense rise in her popularity. The 20-year-old has become the face of US women’s soccer and looks to keep her form like this.

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In fact, she recently got her name back in the headlines, after breaking another record. This has even left the soccer world in disbelief.

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Fans react to Trinity Rodman achieving big NWSL feat

Trinity Rodman has won the hearts of soccer fanatics. The whole world is in awe of her talent as she continues to shine on the pitch. She recently led her domestic side to glory after clinching a 3-1 win over the San Diego Waves. In the winning process, the youngster scored a goal and also had an assist to her name.

This emphatic performance of hers has put her in the NWSL history books as she achieved a huge milestone. Trinity has become the youngest player in league history with 10 goals and 10 assists, passing Sam Kerr’s record. This has sent the soccer world into a frenzy, and people can’t stop hailing the USWNT starlet.

One fan wrote, “Yo, she’s a beast. She lives up to her last name. Go Wave.” The netizens can’t believe their eyes at how good Trinity is. They are comparing her success to that of her dad, Dennis, who was also a beast during his playing days. Another wrote, “She is amazing.”

One fan called her a “Future Hall of Famer,” thus suggesting Trinity also get into the NWSL’s Hall of Fame, just like her dad got into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Another wrote, “Crushing it! DC has a special one,” while one more said, “I hope she crushes it in the World Cup. She’s great in the league but yet to see it on the world stages.”

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After achieving such a historic milestone, Trinity must be happy to read such comments. It is quite a noteworthy fact that it came during an emphatic clash against Alex Morgan’s side.

The Spirit takes over Alex Morgan’s San Diego Wave FC

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It was a thrilling victory for the Washington Spirits as they defeated the San Diego Waves 3-1. The first half went goalless, but the winning process came in the second half. Trinity Rodman broke the deadlock in the 55th minute. 20 minutes later, the young forward helped her side take a perfect lead after assisting her teammate, Ashley Sanchez.

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Another goal from Paige Matayer was a perfect ending to the match. The Waves woke up a bit late for a comeback as Alex Morgan’s only strike denied the Spirits’ clean sheet. The win has given them a major boost in the league, as they pushed the Waves to fifth place while taking over the third position. They’ll be looking to keep this form; either way, what are your thoughts on Trinity’s performance? Let us know in the comments.

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