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What Trinity Rodman's new contract means for the NWSL & global women's soccer

Published 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Description

The Trinity Rodman contract saga is over. After two months of drama, the U.S. women’s national team forward is staying with the Washington Spirit, signing a new three-year contract to stay with the team through 2028.

So, what does this record-breaking contract mean for the payer, the National Women's Soccer League and global women's soccer?

On this episode of Full Time, host Jillian Sakovits and Theo Lloyd-Hughes are joined by the co-host of the Hey Spirits podcast and contributor to The District Press to break down Rodman's new contract and what it all means. Was it a surprise to see such a high salary figure quoted by Rodman's agent? Is this a win for the NWSL? How will the global women's soccer market react? What can we expect from Rodman on the pitch in 2026?

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HOSTS: Jillian Sakovits

GUEST: Annie Elliot

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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Referenced on the show:

Trinity Rodman, Washington Spirit agree on record three-year deal to keep USWNT star in NWSL

Trinity Rodman’s new Spirit deal and what it means

Why the Women’s League Cup will exclude Champions League clubs from next season

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