2024-08-07 19:00:02
Rodman, Krueger and United States take down Germany, will face Brazilian Gold Medal Match
Washington, D.C. (08/06/2024) – Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman and defender Casey Krueger will represent the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) as it prepares to take on Brazil for a 2024 Olympic Games gold medal in Paris on Saturday.
Spirit fans are encouraged to gather at the club’s official gold medal match watch party at The Bullpen in Navy Yard on Saturday morning as the match kicks off at 11 a.m. EDT. Like last summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup watch parties, fans can expect an electric atmosphere as they cheer the U.S. on toward a return to the Olympic podium. Those planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP here.
Both appearing in their fifth straight match this tournament, Rodman and Krueger helped the USWNT defeat Germany after extra time, 1-0. In her first four Olympic matches, Rodman netted three goals and tallied one assist, providing a goal contribution each time out. Rodman and Krueger now have 45 and 55 caps, respectively, for the senior team.
Rodman, the 22-year-old standout, has lit up the pitch for both club and country in 2024, thrilling fans with her speed down the sideline and electric presence on the field. In 15 matches with the Spirit so far this season, Rodman has tallied five goals and four assists. Krueger, the high-profile veteran, has led the Spirit back line to several lock-down performances this season, including four shutouts. The forward and defender will make their much-anticipated returns to Audi Field later this month when the Spirit hosts the inaugural Spirit International Friendlies, with world-renowned English clubs Arsenal and Chelsea coming to town.
Following this summer’s Olympic tournament, the Spirit will return to action in the inaugural Spirit International Friendlies, hosting world-renowned English clubs Arsenal and Chelsea at Audi Field later this month. The Spirit will take on Arsenal on Sunday, August 18 before a historic doubleheader the following week. On Sunday, August 25, the Spirit will return to regular season play and face the Kansas City Current at noon EDT before Arsenal and Chelsea square off in the English rivals’ first-ever matchup in the United States. Tickets to these momentous events are available here. Fans can also purchase their own 2024 Spirit jerseys and merchandise at WashingtonSpirit.com/shop.
About The Washington Spirit
The Washington Spirit is the premier professional women’s soccer team based in Washington, D.C. and plays at Audi Field in Buzzard Point. The Spirit was founded on November 21, 2012 and is an inaugural member of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), the fastest growing sports league in the US. The club is home to some of the best players in the world who have won championships for both club and country. In 2024 Spirit drafted an epic class of rookies who are already breaking records and wowing fans. For more information about the Spirit, visit WashingtonSpirit.com and follow the club on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
