USWNT will enter the FIFA World Cup 2023 to win and complete the three-peat. Their attack will rely on the old guard of Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe. It might be the last World Cup for superstar forwards, and US Soccer will be looking to get in their replacements ready. Meanwhile, one name that strikes to carry the mantle of a USWNT attack is Trinity Rodman.
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The daughter of NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman is making a name for herself. Trinity started playing soccer at the age of four. Trinity, who wants to imbibe the never give up attitude on the field of her father, has taken a step towards glory after being drafted in the 2021 NWSL season.
It will be interesting to see how she fares in her career compared to the remarkable career her father had. Today we will take a look at the 2023 net worths of the father-daughter duo.
The net worth of Trinity Rodman
As of today, Trinity is the highest-paid soccer player in NWSL history. She has passed the superstars like Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe for the yearly wages in the NWSL. Washington Spirit picked her up in the 2021 NWSL draft. Trinity was the second overall pick and became the youngest drafted player in 2021.
Her heroics in the first season with Washington Spirit earned her a blockbuster contract. In 2022, Spirit offered an extension worth $1.1 million for four years. She now receives $281,000 a year compared to the $250,000 a year of Morgan and Rapinoe. Her earlier contract was $75,000 a year. The new contract has taken the net worth of the USWNT starlet to around $500,000. It is just the start of a potential extraordinary journey of Trinity in soccer.
The net worth of NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman
The Worm started his NBA journey in 1986. Detroit Pistons picked him up in the NBA draft of 1986. Dennis Rodman won two NBA titles with Pistons in seven seasons with them. He announced his retirement from professional basketball in 2006. Before retiring, the two-time NBA All-Star accumulated a total salary of around $27 million with the NBA franchises he played for.
As per reports, in 2023, the net worth of Rodman stands at $500,000. It comes as a surprise that he has a net worth of below $1 million, despite earning around $27 million in salaries. He also had various endorsements throughout his career and tried his hands at acting, too.
How did Trinity Rodman become the highest-paid NWSL player?
Trinity started playing for SoCal Blues at ten. In her college years, she followed her brother to the Washington State Cougars. However, she didn’t play a single game as the season got canceled in 2020 because of the Covid pandemic. Trinity decided to go pro and made her available for the 2021 NWSL draft.
20-year-old Trinity Rodman, Dennis Rodman's daughter, has been drafted by @WashSpirit with the 2nd pick in the 2021 @NWSL Draft 🔥 pic.twitter.com/p7kAfh3Wn6
— B/R Football (@brfootball) January 14, 2021
Her attacking prowess with USWNT U-20 earned her a team in the NWSL for the 2021 season. Washington Spirit picked her up in the draft, making her the youngest player to be drafted in 2021. She didn’t disappoint her franchise and made her mark on the title-winning season. Trinity notched seven goals and seven assists in her first NWSL campaign, helping the Spirit win their first title.
▪️ 2021 NWSL Champion
▪️ 2021 NWSL Rookie of the Year
▪️ 2021 U.S. Young Female POTY
▪️ Made USWNT debut
▪️ Highest-paid NWSL player in historyTrinity Rodman had an incredible breakout year, topped by her NWSL title-winning assist 🎁
(via @NWSL)pic.twitter.com/2JlQ3RiO2q
— B/R Football (@brfootball) March 8, 2022
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She became the youngest player to assist in the playoffs of the NWSL. Her seven assists were a league-high for 2021. Trinity won the NWSL Rookie of the Year 2021 and was named in the NWSL Best XI of the 2021 season. Her extraordinary first season with Spirit earned her a new contract. Spirit scrapped her earlier contract of $75,000 and offered her a new contract worth $1.1 million over four years. The new deal made Trinity the highest-paid NWSL player.
With the 2023 net worth of Trinity and Dennis almost identical, it will be interesting to see how the salary of Trinity increases over time. She has embarked on a remarkable journey, and Mallory Swanson’s injury has provided her with a chance to make inroads in the starting lineup. Only time will tell whether she takes her opportunity or not.
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Let us know your thoughts on the careers of Dennis and Trinity Rodman. Will Trinity emulate her father’s glorious career or even have a better career than him?