Trinity Rodman exits game in tears after apparent knee injury just hours after USWNT nod

Washington Spirit star Trinity Rodman was injured and had to be helped off the field in the company s - CONCACAF W Champions Cup group-stage win over Monterrey on Wednesday Rodman went to the ground after attempting a tackle in the st minute She had to be helped up by trainers as she appeared to be unable to put any weight on her right leg and was in tears as trainers took her off the field Rodman was seen using crutches after the battle and sporting a full-length knee brace Rodman s exact assessment is unclear CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS COM We need to wait until the upcoming day Spirit coach Adrian Gonzalez described reporters postgame according to Pro Soccer Wire She's going to get scanned the upcoming day and we will have more information Earlier in the day Rodman was recalled to the U S women s national band roster for the first time since April She had been dealing with a chronic back injury that has limited her to one appearance since the USWMT won gold at the Paris Olympics USWNT head coach Emma Hayes stated she was excited to have Rodman back on the roster ZOHRAN MAMDANI SAYS HE'D WELCOME TRUMP TO WORLD CUP IN NYC AREA EXPLAINS TOURNAMENT CZAR'S ROLE I'm super excited to have Trin back with the group but a healthy Trin I think is the central thing Hayes disclosed at a news conference according to ESPN When she came in in April she really felt she was in a good place but the reality was I think so much adrenaline got her through that tournament in L A but afterward that reality hit home that there were a few issues in her back that were unresolved She's one of the best players in the world and we've had to play without her for more than a year Rodman has scored goals for the Spirit since she returned to play Follow Fox News Digital s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter