Rodman's daughter challenges the 2023 Women's World Cup and 'learned a lot from daddy's basketball'
After the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, the "Rodman" that sports fans know will be the two. Trittini Rodman (21, 21, who plays for the Washington Spirits), daughter of Dennis Rodman (62), who was once known for the NBA's "big bugs," was named to the U.S. Women's Soccer Team finalist and challenged for the first World Cup of her career. Trittini, the child of Dennis Rodman and singer Michelle Moyle, is in the spotlight as a "rising star" in the U.S. women's soccer scene.
U.S. Women's National Team "Rising Star" forward Trittini
Tritini set the record for youngest ever at the age of 18 in the Women's Soccer Women's Soccer (NWSL) Draft and was nominated by the Washington Spirit, where she scored eight goals in official matches, including six in the 2021 regular season, and became a star.
Trittini also had a great play last year. In the professional league, she scored 8 goals in official competitions and was also selected for the United States senior national team, making her national team debut. Since then, she has been selected for the national team and scored four goals in 18 A games, eventually also reaching the national team World Cup squad.
Trittini in the game
Trittini's biggest strengths are concentration in front of goal and shooting feel. If there is a good opportunity, it will not be missed, and she will also try to press ahead. Speaking to AFP, Tritini said he learned a lot from his father's persistent basketball style.
Dennis Rodman and singer Michelle Moyle divorced in 2012 when Tritini was ten years old. Prior to this, the divorce proceedings went on for a long time, and Tritini was said to have actually grown up only in the hands of her mother. Tritini was not in constant contact with her father. But she said: "Watching dad's game videos should be more than others think." ”
NBA rebounding king Dennis Rodman
Trinity said: "Dad is good at rebounding. Seeking opportunities under the basket, his goal is to catch a rebound when someone else misses a shot. It is also important to regain possession in football. Then catch up, whether it is feet, knees or calves, you have to grab the ball hard. She went on to say, "My father also grabbed the rebound when he was not in a good position under the basket. The same goes for the taller O'Neill. Timing, anticipation, body movements, everything else matters. But Trinity made it clear: "The adults who have formed their own values not only outside the arena, but also inside the arena, are not fathers, but mothers." ”
Trinity is the second youngest member of the U.S. Women's National Team. The U.S. national team's "double forwards" Alex Morgan (San Diego Waves) and Meghan Lepinau (OL Rain) are both in their 30s, so there is a good chance that the two will make their last World Cup appearance. Lepino has announced that he will retire at the end of this season. Fans are expecting "rising stars" such as Trinity and Sophia Smith (20-year-old Portland) to fill her void.
Trinity in life
Like her father, Trinity is ready for the challenge. "I don't want to just think back to the memories of showing great form," she says. I will reflect and improve what I have not done well. This way it can be better. ”