'World class' Rodman shows why she is USWNT's next superstar

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INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Trinity Rodman waited 238 days to play for the United States women's national team again after winning an Olympic gold medal, and she needed exactly five minutes on Saturday to remind the world why she is the USWNT's new superstar. That is when she darted behind Brazil's defense and deftly finished her shot with the outside of her right foot to put the Americans ahead early.

"Trin, she's world-class," USWNT head coach Emma Hayes said after her team's 2-0 victory over Brazil at SoFi Stadium.

Rodman's return to the USWNT gave the Olympic champions a shot of energy on and off the field. She is the team's new star, one emerging in the wake of the recent…