Trinity Rodman sidelined for Spirit's match at Angel City due to injury

In a recent match, Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman was unable to travel with the team to face Angel City due to a back spasm. This injury occurred during the Spirit's game against Kansas City, where Rodman fell to the ground after contact with an opposing player. Although she attempted to walk off the field, she ultimately required a wheelchair to leave the pitch, though she later returned to the bench. Rodman has a history of back spasms, and her agent described the incident as an 'intense back spasm.' Defender Casey Krueger also did not make the trip to Los Angeles, having sustained an adductor injury during the same match against Kansas City. Krueger was substituted at halftime, but the specifics of her injury remain unclear. Both players were part of the U.S. team that won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics earlier this summer. Despite these injuries, Spirit coach Jonatan Giraldez reassured that neither Rodman’s nor Krueger’s injuries are serious. However, there is currently no timeline for Rodman's return to the field. The Spirit have already secured a spot in the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs, which is a significant achievement with five games left in the regular season. The team’s ability to clinch a playoff position despite the absence of key players highlights their depth and resilience as they prepare for the upcoming challenges in the league.