Ben Shelton proudly celebrated his girlfriend Trinity Rodman’s latest achievement as the soccer star earned a place on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Class of 2026 in the Sports category. The young tennis standout highlighted her honor on social media, sharing his excitement with fans.
Shelton’s support for Rodman
Shelton, one of the rising stars in men’s tennis, made sure Rodman’s recognition did not go unnoticed. By posting the news across his Instagram stories, he amplified the attention surrounding her accomplishment and showed his pride in her success.
Rodman’s rapid rise in soccer
Rodman’s inclusion on the Forbes list reflects her extraordinary career trajectory. The Washington Spirit forward, daughter of former NBA star Dennis Rodman, has quickly become one of the most recognizable names in American soccer. She is a key figure in the NWSL and an important player for the U.S. Women’s National Team.
Achievements on the field
Rodman’s statistics highlight her impact. She has scored 28 goals for the Washington Spirit and earned 47 caps with 11 goals for the USWNT. Born May 20, 2002, she became the youngest player ever drafted into the NWSL in 2021. She scored in her debut and helped lead the Spirit to the 2021 NWSL Championship. Her honors include NWSL Rookie of the Year, U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year, NWSL Best XI, and her first NWSL Player of the Month award in September 2025.
Olympic success and global recognition
Rodman’s career reached new heights when she won Olympic gold with the U.S. Women’s National Team at the 2024 Paris Games. Forbes placed her alongside other high-profile figures such as NFL stars Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley, actor Mikey Madison, and musical talents Benson Boone, Doechii, and Alex Warren.
A shared spotlight among young athletes
Rodman’s recognition comes at a time when several young American athletes are being honored for their achievements. Tennis star Coco Gauff and Paige Lorenze, fiancée of ATP player Tommy Paul, have also appeared on Forbes 30 Under 30 lists, underscoring the growing influence of a new generation of sports leaders.
Ben Shelton in 2025
LLLLWWWLWL At the moment ranked no.9, the American played his last match on the 14th of November when he lost to world no.3 Alexander Zverev 6-3 7-6(6) in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
Until now, during this year Ben owns a 40-24 win-loss record. This year, the American won 1 tournament in Toronto. The American was the finalist in Munich.
