Rodman’s brace helps the Spirit into the NWSL semifinals with 4-1 win over the Thorns

Trinity Rodman played a significant role in the Washington Spirit's 4-1 victory over the Portland Thorns in the quarterfinals of the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs on Sunday. The Spirit, the third-seeded team, took an early 3-0 lead into halftime, thanks to two rapid goals from Rodman. She opened the scoring in the sixth minute, assisting her teammate Mélissa Bethi in scoring.

Clara Luvanga added another goal in the 34th minute, before Rodman scored the third goal just a minute later. With seven minutes remaining, Rodman scored her second goal of the match, ensuring the Spirit led 3-0 at halftime.

Portland made an attempt to close the gap with Pietra Tordin scoring a consolation goal in the 51st minute. However, Luvanga and Rodman each added another goal in the final seven minutes of the match, restoring the Spirit's three-goal lead. Despite the strong performance, Portland's Jayden Perry was sent off in the 47th minute for a second yellow card, following a tackle on Rodman.

Luvanga was also cautioned in the 62nd minute for shoving Thorns defender Reyna Reyes, while teammate Esme Morgan received a yellow card in the 82nd minute for a rough foul.