The American star made her long-awaited return, scored in the first 5 minutes and pulled out a humorous goal celebration

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• Rodman scores a fifth-minute goal
• Mocks her own back injury
• Forward's first national team action since 2024 Olympics

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  USWNT star Trinity Rodman made an instant impact on her return to national team duty, scoring within five minutes to put the team ahead of Brazil Saturday in Los Angeles. It was her first action since her stellar run in last year's Olympics, as she's been sidelined with a back injury.

  The injury gained national attention after she mentioned her back might not ever be 100 percent again.

  Following her stunning finish, Rodman poked fun at the response to the injury by pretending to limp and hold her back.

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• WATCH THE CELEBRATION

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Rodman's return is significant for Emma Hayes' side as the USWNT have had some inconsistent stretches, especially in attack, since the Olympics. Part of that has been down to the availability of several players, especially the Triple Espresso trio of Sophia Wilson, Rodman and Mallory Swanson.

  While Wilson is expected to be out for some time after announcing she's pregnant, Rodman's reemergence gives Hayes another dimension on the attack

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• WHAT NEXT FOR USWNT?

  The U.S. will line up against Brazil again next Tuesday in San Jose.

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