- by foxnews
- 19 Oct 2025
Rodman was using crutches after the game and sporting a full-length knee brace. Rodman's exact diagnosis is unclear.
USWNT head coach Emma Hayes said she was excited to have Rodman back on the roster.
"When she came in in April, she really felt she was in a good place, but the reality was, I think so much adrenaline got her through that game in LA, but afterward that reality hit home that there were some issues in her back that were unresolved.
"She's one of the best players in the world, and we've had to play without her for more than a year."
Rodman has scored 17 goals for the Spirit since she returned to play.
Washington, D.C.'s tourism bureau relaunched its "DC is Open" campaign during the federal government shutdown, reminding visitors that city attractions and hotels remain open.
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