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USWNT star Trinity Rodman goes off in tears as red card contributes to Washington Spirit suffering NWSL play-off heartache

The United States international was dismissed midway through the first-half of a meeting with the North Carolina Courage following a challenge on Denise O’Sullivan. Rodman’s tackle, which saw her tread on her opponent’s ankle when attempting to win the ball, led to a red card being flashed in her direction following a VAR review.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The USWNT star was initially booked for her reckless challenge from behind, but that decision was upgraded to a red after the match referee was advised to take another look at the incident on a pitch-side monitor.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

After being given her marching orders, Rodman - who has won 26 caps for her country - was reduced to tears when heading for the locker room.<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WASvNC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WASvNC</a> Trinity Rodman's yellow card elevated to a red card after VAR review Red Cards today lead to a playoff suspension <a href="https://t.co/5Zejvh15HB">pic.twitter.com/5Zejvh15HB</a>— Taylor Vincent (@tayvincent6) <a href="https://twitter.com/tayvincent6/status/1713673269306634427?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 15, 2023</a></blockquote>
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DID YOU KNOW? 

The Spirit conceded shortly after Rodman’s dismissal, and were unable to drag themselves back into the game. A 1-0 defeat after being reduced to 10 proved to be costly, with Mark Parsons’ side missing out on a play-off spot by just one point.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

USWNT star Trinity Rodman goes off in tears as red card contributes to Washington Spirit suffering NWSL play-off heartache | Goal.com

Trinity Rodman left the field in tears after picking up a red card that contributed to the Washington Spirit missing out on the NWSL play-offs.