Concerning news has come for Washington Spirit’s match against Kansas City Current. Dubbed as a crucial match for the title challenge, the two sides needed a victory to challenge the Orlando Pride. However, the Spirt succumbed to KC Current after they scored a sensational 3-0 triumph against the 2nd-place team. More than that, there is a fresh injury concern to one of their top players – Trinity Rodman!

With her positive attitude, Trinity is the team’s top performer for scoring goals and providing assists. But she suffered a back injury and had to be wheeled off the pitch. This is a cause for concern because the Spirit needs her from the front to fetch some points and to challenge the Orlando Pride, who are flying in the NWSL. Hence, the injury became a much-talked-about subject more than the loss.

The incident happened in the 75th minute after the USWNT player shielded the ball from the Current’s Temwa Chawinga. We often see her challenging for second balls and her work rate enables her to do it perfectly. But sometimes, as on this occasion, it can lead to injuries. After shielding the ball, she fell to the ground and lay on her stomach. The medical officials scurried to the pitch to give the required treatment.

Although she attempted to walk to the bench, Trinity Rodman couldn’t move even with the assistance of two physios. After trying to walk off for 5 minutes, she had to sit in a wheelchair as they took her to the locker room. Coach Spirit, Jonatan Giráldez, confirmed she felt something on her back. Further evaluation will be done after she reaches Washington.

The fans in the stadium echoed her name in a chorus as she looked visibly upset with a towel on her head. Later, she came to the bench to witness the remainder of the game. Make no mistake about it, they need her back ASAP!

Trinity Rodman remains critical to Washington’s spirit

The player is in stunning form this season with 8 goals to her name. She is the fourth-highest scorer of the NWSL and the Washington Spirit needs her back for the title push. As of right now, the Orlando Pride has 51 points while the Spirit lies with 44. After their victory, KC Current stands in third place with 42 in an interesting battle.

Speaking of her importance apart from goals, she has six assists to her name, showcasing her creative side. Trinity Rodman became crucial to the USWNT at the Olympics, scoring three goals. One of them was an extra-time winner against Japan in the quarterfinals. Hopefully, she remains okay and gets back with a speedy recovery.

Back injuries cannot be taken lightly, as we hope Trinity Rodman is back to the pitch to weave her magic.