298. Trinity Armstrong on ACL Recovery, Rookie Life in the NWSL & Becoming a Dominant Defender

San Diego Wave defender Trinity Armstrong joins the Soccer Girl Podcast to talk about her journey from college soccer to the NWSL, navigating a recent ACL and meniscus injury, and the mindset keeping her focused on her comeback. Trinity opens up about returning from injury, setting small rehab goals while holding onto her biggest dreams, and why a setback does not mean the end of the story, it just means the timeline shifts. She also talks about her rookie season, learning from Kailen Sheridan, facing Temwa Chawinga in her first start, her love for Julie Ertz, and what it takes to become a great defender. Plus: Trinity gives her thoughts on VAR challenges, goalkeeper time limits, and why defenders deserve credit for clean sheets. Follow Soccer Girl for more conversations with the players shaping the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices