As the National Women’s Soccer League gears up for its premier event, the NWSL Championship scheduled at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+, the spotlight shines on Washington Spirit’s Trinity Rodman and her impending contract decisions. The young forward is balancing the pressures of her last season with the Spirit and recovering from injuries that have tested her resilience.

Rodman stated, “No, I’m not there at all. And genuinely speaking, like I’ve made no decisions.” She insisted her focus remains on the championship, expressing excitement about representing her team despite the swirling transfer rumors as her contract nears its end.

Her current contract, the first million-dollar deal in NWSL history, has garnered attention from multiple teams, both domestically and internationally, including interest from clubs in England and USL Power DC, which is reportedly offering a contract significantly larger than that of any NWSL team. NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman commented on the situation, affirming that the league would strive to retain Rodman.

In her reflective moment, Rodman shared, “It’s hard to say… in women’s sports, there’s always this fight for equal pay…” As the final approaches, she aims to channel all her energy into winning, shutting out distractions related to her career path ahead.