Soccer isn’t just about goals and glory; sometimes, it becomes more than just the game. Many greats have come and gone, winning accolades and achieving remarkable feats, but only a few manage to leave an unmatched legacy. And when it’s women’s soccer, the challenge of standing the test of time becomes even more daunting. Luckily, Trinity Rodman has already begun to carve her path, who is rather focused on bringing ‘fun‘ back to the beautiful game.

At 18, she became the youngest player to be drafted in NWSL history at the time, earning the titles of 2021 NWSL Rookie of the Year and U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year. Yet, the daughter of Dennis Rodman isn’t relying on her famous last name to make a mark; she’s busy carving out her own unique legacy.

Though it would seem she’s focused on becoming the best player she can be, the Washington Spirit forward is equally intent on doing so with an added element of joy that many overlook. Her goal? To ensure that when her playing days are over, people remember her as the delightful Trin. “I want to be the athlete that brought the fun to sport,” she revealed, as compiled by the Olympics.com

Achieving milestones like scoring the maximum number of goals and setting new records is one thing that literally every player aspires to do. But in the case of Trinity, she is rather focused on adding a unique element to her name and game, making her stand out from others. “I don’t want to be the one that scored a thousand goals, I don’t need to be the best athlete. I want them to be like she was a great athlete, but she also made it fun to watch and be a part of,” concluded Rodman.

This is enough to suggest that Trinity has something different planned out, and is keen to make an impression that surely makes her distinctive from the crowd. Though she sounds exactly like one would call a fanatic of the game, you may be surprised to hear that soccer is not life for Rodman!

Trinity Rodman says soccer won’t help her in the ‘long run’

For anyone who has watched Trinity Rodman play, it’s evident that the 22-year-old forward lives and breathes soccer when she steps onto the pitch. “I think for me, even growing up anyone close to me could tell you that I’ve always wanted soccer,” she said, during her recent appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast. “I’ve always wanted to be an Olympic athlete, a World Cup winner.”

While a World Cup is still a dream, other achievements such as being an NWSL champion and Olympic gold medalist, speak volumes about her dedication, Rodman doesn’t aspire for soccer to consume her entire life as it does for others in the sport. “But through everything I’ve always said, I don’t want soccer to be my entire [life]. It won’t help me in the long run and I will feel like I lack purpose once I’m done playing,” she added.

We hope you understand that such a statement doesn’t undermine the love of the game that Trinity Rodman has. In fact, the NWSL star’s admission surely brings a unique perspective that hardly many have seen. Regardless, share your thoughts in the comments.