Dennis Rodman built a name for himself as a professional basketball player, winning 5 NBA Championships and being a 2-time NBA All-Star and 2-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year; his youngest daughter, Trinity Rodman, chose to play soccer instead and is making headlines as a young star. She played a year of high school soccer at Corona del Mar High School before committing to the Washington State Cougars in 2020. Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic forced her to turn pro without ever playing a single match for the Cougars when her first season was canceled.
Rodman, at the age of 18, became the youngest drafted player in NWSL history when she was selected by the Washington Spirit in 2021. She made her senior women’s national team debut in 2022 and her first World Cup appearance in Australia and New Zealand in the 2023 FIFA World Cup.
Check These 11 Fascinating Facts No One Told You About Dennis Rodman’s Daughter, Trinity Rodman
1. She Is From Newport Beach, California
Trinity Rodman (22) was born in Newport Beach, California, on May 20, 2002, to basketball legend Dennis Rodman and Michelle Moyer. She grew up in Newport Beach, California, where she attended Corona del Mar High School in Eastbluff before continuing at JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano.
2. Trinity Rodman Has A Brother And 2 Half-Sisters From Her Parents’ Previous Relationships
Trinity’s older brother is DJ Rodman (24), a collegiate basketball player for the USC Trojans of the Pac-12 Conference. He was born on April 25, 2001, in Newport Beach, California.
Besides him, she has 2 half-sisters, Alexis Caitlyn Rodman, and Teyana Lima from her parents’ previous relationships. Alexis (36) was born from her father’s first marriage to model, Annie Bakes, while Teyana was from her mother’s previous relationship with a man named Kenny.
3. Her Mother Filed For Divorce When She Was About 2 Years Old
Dennis Rodman and Michelle Rodman, the Newport Beach native’s parents, met in 1999 and dated for 4 years before marrying in 2003. Trinity and her older brother, DJ, had been born before the wedding. The soccer player was around a year older at the time of the wedding.
Trinity was about 2 years old when her mother filed for divorce a year into the marriage in 2004. According to stories, her parents attempted to reconcile for several years. In 2012, the marriage was formally dissolved.
4. Rodman’s Mother Single-Handedly Raised Trinity And Her Older Brother
Trinity and her older brother, DJ, were raised solely by their mother following their parents’ divorce. We learned that her father struggled with alcohol and was unable to cover child and spousal support payments, owing around $860,376. She, her mother, brother, and half-sister (Teyana) once had to live in a cheap hotel for a year.
Her mother had the most difficult job of parenting her and her older siblings alone, sacrificing time and money for their careers.
5. She Started Playing Soccer At 10
Trinity and her older brother were born with their father’s athletic traits. Her older brother, like their father, chose to play basketball, whereas she chose to pitch her tent with soccer. Her soccer career began at the age of nine with a scholarship to SoCal Blues, a top youth club team in Southern California.
Greg Baker, the club’s coach, described her as:
One of the most athletic kids in Southern California since the day she stepped on the field
She went on to win four national titles in the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL). She also played one year of high school soccer at Corona del Mar High School in Eastbluff, California.
6. Dennis Rodman’s Daughter Didn’t Play College Soccer
After completing high school education at JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano, Trinity proceeded to Washington State University to study and play college soccer for Washington State Cougars 2020. Sadly, she couldn’t play because the entire season was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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7. The 22-Year-Old Became The Youngest Drafted Player In The History Of NWSL
No player under the age of 18 has been picked by any team since the NWSL Draft began in December 2012. Trinity made history by becoming the youngest player to be picked at the age of 18 when she was selected second overall by the Washington Spirit in the 2021 NWSL College Draft.
She went on to assist the Spirits win their first league championship, finishing the season as the team’s second-highest scorer with 7 goals. Her efforts that season won her the NWSL Rookie of the Year, a berth on the NWSL Best XI, and a US Soccer Female Player of the Year award.
8. The Newport Beach Native Made Her Senior National Team Debut 3 Months Before Her 20th Birthday
Trinity Rodman represented the United States at the Under-17 and Under-20 levels at the 2018 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and 2020 CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championships. She earned her first national team appearance three months before turning 20 in a 0-0 draw with the Czech Republic at the 2022 SheBelieves Cup.
She made her World Cup debut at the age of 21 in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
9. She Is The Youngest Player To Earn A Ballon d’Or Feminin Nomination In 2022
At 20, wowed soccer fans when she was named to the 2022 Ballon d’Or Feminin shortlist. She received the nomination following an outstanding debut season in the NWSL. She was the youngest of the 20 players nominated, who also included Ada Hegerberg, Alex Morgan, Alexia Putellas, Alexandra Popp, and Vivianne Miedema.
In the end, she finished number 18 on the list.
10. Trinity Reportedly Signed The Most Expensive Contract In The History Of NSWL
Dennis Rodman’s daughter signed a contract extension with the Washington Spirit until the end of 2024 in February 2022. According to reports, the contract was for $1.1 million, making her the highest-paid woman in NWSL history.
In addition to being the highest-paid player in league history, she has a couple of endorsement deals to supplement her income. She has endorsements with Red Bull, Oakley, and Addidas.
11. Is She In A Relationship?
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Trinity is presently dating Chris Kuzemka, an American collegiate basketball player for the Loyola Men’s basketball team of Loyola University in Maryland. The two have been using social media to express how much they adore each other. They always share each other’s beautiful photos with romantic messages.
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