The 22-year-old signed her first professional contract in January. Now, just 11 months later, she’s a top contender for Rookie of the Year.

Trinity Rodman was looking at a multi-million dollar contract before the offer was vetoed. The NWSLPA is filing a grievance on her behalf.

NWSL side Bay FC has named Emma Coates as the club’s new head coach, with Gemma Davies joining as an assistant coach.

Emma Coates has left her position as the leader of England Women’s Under-23 national team to become the new head coach of the NWSL side Bay FC. Coates replaces Albertin Montoya, who was the coach of the expansion team when it entered the National Women’s Soccer League two years ago. Montoya announced in September that he would resign at the end of the 2025 season, with the San Jose side finishing 13th in the 14-team table.

The NWSL said it’d “fight” to retain superstar forward Trinity Rodman as speculation has swirled regarding her future in the league.

Former Chicago Star forward, Ally Schlegel has signed a contract through 2028 with NC Courage.

The National Women's Soccer League Players' Association has filed a grievance with the league for rejecting a contract offer extended to Trinity Rodman by the Washington Spirit. The union is alleging the league violated the collective bargaining agreement when it denied the Spirit's offer to re-sign Rodman. “Trinity Rodman agreed to a compensation structure in good faith that would allow her to remain loyal to her first professional club, consistent with both the CBA and NWSL Competition Rules," union executive director Meghann Burke said in a statement provided to The Associated Press on Thursday.

Growth was the name of the game in women's sports in 2025.

The NWSLPA has raised a grievance with the league.