That's Trinity Rodman—not "Tiffany Rodman," and, please, refrain from labeling her solely as "Dennis Rodman's daughter." While she is indeed one of the NBA legend's three offspring, the soccer sensation, nurtured by her mother Michelle Moyer, has always harbored aspirations to carve her own niche. Drafted by the Washington Spirit at the tender age of 18 in 2021, she made it clear that individual recognition was her ultimate quest. "Obviously, he was an extraordinary athlete, and I inherited those genes from him," the 5'8" forward imparted to reporters at the time. "Yet, I am thrilled at the prospect of being known solely as Trinity Rodman, rather than Dennis Rodman's daughter."
Her journey went on to fruitsion, earning her the titles of 2021 National Women's Soccer League Rookie of the Year and U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year. She played a pivotal role in securing the Washington Spirit's maiden league championship and made her U.S. Women's National Team debut in 2022, culminating in her first World Cup appearance in 2023. Add to her resume the gold medal she clinched at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and it becomes evident why she harbored resentment when, during a Wimbledon commentary in 2025, a commentator not only botched her first name but also invoked her father's legacy in mentioning her presence at the tournament.
On July 7, as Trinity sat amidst her boyfriend Ben Shelton's family, cheering him on during his fourth-round tennis match, BBC Sports' Andrew Castle repeatedly misidentified her as "Tiffany." He further introduced her as part of the "U.S. football national team setup" before eulogizing Dennis as "one of the greatest sportsmen of all time." Andrew embarked on a prolonged discourse about the retired basketball star. Post-match, Trinity corrected him via her Instagram Story, stating emphatically, "For those unaware... my name is TRINITY, not Tiffany," and elaborated on the profound impact of his comments.
"During Ben's matches, his family, including his dad, serves as his unwavering support system," she penned in a July 7 post. "My dad isn't even a part of my life. There's no need to invoke him during HIS matches, especially when I prefer not to discuss him during mine."
In response, BBC Sports issued a statement to The Sun on July 9, acknowledging, "Andrew apologizes for mispronouncing Trinity Rodman's name during the Ben Shelton vs. Lorenzo Sonego match." As for the remainder of the commentary, although Trinity has gracefully fielded inquiries about her estranged father for years, she has valid reasons—beyond her rightful claim to the spotlight—for establishing certain boundaries.
