Trinity Rodman dodges disaster, diagnosed with MCL sprain after tearful exit

The forward is expected to sit out U.S. women’s national team camp but could be back ahead of the NWSL playoffs.

Spirit forward Trinity Rodman avoided the worst-case scenario after suffering a knee injury Wednesday night at Audi Field. (Jamie Sabau/Imagn Images)Washington Spirit star Trinity Rodman suffered a minor MCL sprain in a Concacaf W Champions Cup match, Coach Adrián González said Friday afternoon, alleviating fears the 23-year-old forward would be sidelined long term and raising the possibility that she could return ahead of the NWSL playoffs.