'First day back on the field' - Rodman offers positive injury update
Trinity Rodman's return to the field looks to be drawing ever closer.
The U.S. women's national team and Washington Spirit star posted a video on Instagram of her doing sprints as she continues her rehab from a back injury.
"First day back on the field," Rodman said before adding: "Field conditioning in 100 degree weather ... did I throw up as soon as I stopped this session? Hehe yes I did."
Rodman has been out since April 12 with a recurrence of an issue that has given her trouble since her rookie season.
The 23-year-old has made just four appearances for the Spirit this season. Rodman also played for the USWNT in an April friendly against Brazil, scoring a goal in her first national team game since the 2024 Olympics.
She was shut down with the injury just a week later.
Earlier this month, USWNT coach Emma Hayes said Rodman is in line to return in July. The USWNT star's video on Wednesday would seem to support that assertion.
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