Trinity Rodman runs down the pitch, anticipating a pass.
Nov 22, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman (2) enters the game during the second half against Gotham FC at PayPal Park. (Photo credit: John Hefti | Imagn Images)

National Women’s Soccer League and U.S. women’s national team star Trinity Rodman will return to Washington and play for the Spirit on a new contract that keeps her with the club through 2028. According to ESPN, the deal makes Rodman the highest-paid women’s soccer player in the world, earning more than $1 million per year. 

Team owner Michele Kang made the announcement, seated at a small table alongside president of soccer operations Haley Carter and chief executive officer Kim Stone. Rodman joined Kang on stage shortly thereafter, welcomed with a video featuring young fans expressing their excitement about the enigmatic forward.


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Kathleen Gier is Executive Editor of The IX Sports and The IX Basketball. As a Kansas City native, she occasionally pitches in on Big 12 coverage in addition to other stories from events like the WNBA...