Trinity Rodman bailed out the U.S. women’s soccer team against Japan in a Paris Olympics quarterfinal on Saturday.
Rodman’s goal in the first period of extra time stunned a stubborn Japanese defense for an eventual 1-0 victory. She controlled a long lead pass, changed direction and fired a left-footed shot to the far side of the goal.
“That’s like the best moment in my career,” she said afterward.
Teammate Mallory Swanson called it a “bit of magic.”
Fans had other superlatives: “a beaut,” “an absolutely beautiful shot!” and “amazing!”
Rodman, the daughter of former NBA star Dennis Rodman, now has 3 goals but Saturday’s was one for the books.
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