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Trinity Rodman’s NSWL Deal Shows the US Is Fighting Back

The Washington Spirit inked the star forward to a record contract, thanks to a rule change by the league.
Trinity Rodman dribbles the ball during an international friendly match at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, in April 2025.Photographer: Ric Tapia/Getty Images
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This week, we’re doing a sort of US vs UK theme, at least indirectly. First we look at Trinity Rodman’s big decision to stay in the US, and we chat to the boss of the UK’s women’s football league about what it’s doing to get bigger. Oh, and we also apologize to Crystal Palace fans.

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