When Mallory Swanson and Sophia Wilson lamented missing their young daughter while preparing for a U.S. match in Brazil, Trinity Rodman playfully leaned into their laps.
“I’ll be your baby!” Rodman shouted with a laugh.
The trio has not performed together since. win a gold medal Although he did not qualify for the 2024 Olympics, he has been named in the squad for matches against Brazil in Sao Paulo on Saturday and Fortaleza on Tuesday.
Swanson is Included in U.S. directory For the first time since October 2024, after taking time off to give birth to my daughter in November. Wilson returned to the team in April. after she took maternity leave Because my daughter was born in September last year.
This will be the first time for both players to travel without their children.
“It’s definitely an adjustment. I know that Mal and I have spent every waking moment with our babies for the last six and nine months, so it’s definitely hard to be away from them,” Wilson said Wednesday, getting emotional. “It can seem overwhelming when you start at a less busy time, but their fathers are spending so much quality time with them and they are loved and well cared for.”
Swanson scored the winning goal in the gold medal match against Brazil at the Paris Games. Collectively known to fans as the ‘Triple Espresso’, the three players scored 10 of the team’s 12 goals during the tournament.
“I’m really excited to have them back, especially off the field,” Rodman said. “Their personalities in camp are great and just having the sisters back is great. And on the field, I feel like our connection is really good.”
The trio spoke to reporters via video call from Sao Paulo, one of the cities that will host matches for the Women’s World Cup next year. The United States will aim to qualify for the tournament at the CONCACAF W Championship in late November.
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