- ABC News
- October 2, 2024
Washington Spirit head coach Jonatan Giráldez said he will not play injured players, including Trinity Rodman, unless they are "100% available" ahead of facing unbeaten league leaders Orlando Pride. Rodman sustained a back injury in the final minutes of the 3-0 loss to Kansas City Current last month, leaving the field in a wheelchair. Giráldez previously said it is "not a big injury," but the 22-year-old did not travel with the team for their previous fixture, a 2-1 victory against Angel City. Giráldez did not give a timeline on Rodman's return but said he would not play her unless she is "100% available." "For me, the most important thing is to be available but 100% available," Giráldez told Futbol W on Tuesday. "Sixty percent, for me, is not enough; you have to report 100%. You help the team in the most important part of the season because playoffs are very important, so everyone must be ready and available as soon as possible but, for...