Photo Credit: Breanna Biorato / Washington Spirit
Broadcasters Jenn Hildreth and Jordan Angeli had a lot to say about the “NWSL screenwriters” in the closing phase of the Washington Spirit’s 2-1 win over the Portland Thorns on Sunday. After all, Trinity Rodman managed to score the game-winner on only her ninth touch after entering her first match since April 12, the specter of a years-long back injury perhaps finally behind her.
Even Hollywood screenwriters would have considered scrapping such an ending for stretching the bounds of belief. Yet there Rodman was, lurking at the far post completely unmarked, ready to pounce on Courtney Brown’s cross after Croix Bethune flicked it on.
The Audi Field crowd of more than 16,000 naturally went wild. Rodman burst into tears. Her teammates enveloped her with love and support, knowing what that moment meant for her and for the club.
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