Trinity Rodman seems to be doing everything lately—except kicking a soccer ball. The USWNT superstar has been struggling to make a smooth comeback from ongoing issues with her back, which have sidelined her from all on-pitch activities since April 12. She even flew to London for treatment. Now back in the States, fans continue to eagerly await her return to action. But that doesn’t mean she’s been idle. In fact, Rodman made good use of her time off the field by partnering with Adidas to help elevate women’s soccer!

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Nike CR7, Lionel Messi’s Adidas LM10 and F50 series, or Neymar’s signature collection with Puma—you’ve probably heard these names when it comes to soccer cleats. These are just a few of the iconic stars on the men’s side of the game with their own boot lines. But have you ever wondered if the same applies to the women’s game? Well, that’s exactly what Trinity Rodman and Adidas have teamed up to change!

The Washington Spirit forward, who has been sponsored by the German apparel giant from the early days of her professional career, recently collaborated with Adidas to launch the F50 Sparkfusion—a signature collection specifically designed for women’s soccer players. Taglined “All hers“, the boots were hard launched with an interesting advert that was shared on Instagram with a caption, “A boot that gets her.🙂‍↕️🤝.​”

The video begins with close-up shots of the boots, followed by a long line of teenage girls waiting in front of Trinity Rodman, all excited to meet her. One girl approaches the 22-year-old winger and says, “I wanna be fast. And I want to do the Trin Spin,” to which Rodman responds, “These will help,” as she hands her a pair of boots.

The next girl steps up and says, “Hi Trinity! I want to win the World Cup.” That confidently sees the 2024 Paris Olympian reply, “Girl, I got just the thing for you,” prompting a cheerful “Woah, neat!” from the teenager. Hopefully, wearing these boots will see the Newport Beach native herself get her hands on the prestigious trophy someday!

Interestingly, things take a hilarious turn when another girl comes forward, standing in front of Rodman with her mouth wide open. Trin keeps trying to guess what kind of help she needs—asking whether she wants to be a “nutmegging nuisance” or “be crowned with the Take-on Tiara?” But the stunned silence continues, until the girl behind her steps in and says, “Sorry Trinity, she’s just such a big fan,” and gently leads her away.

Not surprised. Seemingly, it was almost as if Rodman was in her element—greeting young girls and handing out her newly launched signature boots—as she cheerfully said, “Okay girls, who’s next?” Hysterically, as the video nears its end, the same speechless fan sneaks back in and grabs another pair of boots, even though she’d already received one from Rodman earlier.

Notably, just like the ad, the boots look sharp. Adidas did a solid job with the color scheme—featuring purple graphics across the front of the cleats, with “F50” stamped on the out step. The German brand’s iconic three stripes stand out with a green outline along the sides, while tones of white and grey cover the ankle sock and laces. Meanwhile, the sole features a crystal blend of all the mixed shades used to design the boot.

Honestly, we won’t be surprised if these cleats sell out right after its launch. Aspiring talents, looking up to Trinity and hoping to be like her will surely try to snatch them first. And of course, everyone’s waiting to see Rodman herself rock the boots on the pitch. Speaking of which, when will that happen?

When will Trinity Rodman return to action?

The last time Trinity Rodman was seen in action was on the NWSL Matchday 4 clash against Racing Louisville, coming off the bench in an easy 2-0 victory. Prior to that, she made her much-anticipated USWNT return, playing the opening doubleheader clash against Brazil, where she even netted a goal inside five minutes.

But after April 12, the NWSL star continues to fully navigate her back ordeal, even though it saw her miss out on crucial NWSL games as well as international friendlies against China PR and Jamaica, which ended in dominant 3-0 and 4-0 victories for the American side. Up next is a doubleheader clash against the Republic of Ireland on June 26 in greater Denver, Colorado, and June 29 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Whether Trinity would be back in the mix was something that Emma Hayes didn’t hesitate to deny. The English tactician admitted that the forward would rather make a return “at some point in July.” The 48-year-old added, “[Trinity] has to feel that her back’s in a place that she can move beyond the pain that she’s carried for a period of time.”

“She’s in great spirits, and I know we’re moving in the right direction with Trin. Both club and country have been working hard to get her to this stage,” concluded the ex-Chelsea boss, assuring ardent fans that Trinity Rodman will be back better than ever—hopefully, wearing her new Adidas F50 Sparkfusion boots as well!