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.
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Sent half midway through the first-halfOnly goal of the game conceded minutes laterCapital-based side miss out on the post-seasonWHAT HAPPENED?
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.
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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.
DID YOU KNOW?
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.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
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.