Washington Spirit NWSL's Trinity Rodman and Michele Kang have been named to TIME's inaugural TIME100 Sports list, which recognizes 100 people shaping the global sports landscape. Rodman, the Spirit's star forward, has been one of the faces of the club since 2021, when she was drafted at 18 years old. She was named NWSL Rookie of the Year that season and helped lead the Spirit to its first title, assisting on the winning goal in the 2021 NWSL Championship. Since then, Rodman has become one of the most recognizable players in women's soccer, holding the club's all-time assists record and being a Ballon d'Or Féminin finalist twice. Kang, the Spirit's majority owner, has also been instrumental in the club's growth, leading the team to back-to-back NWSL Championship matches and increasing revenue, brand awareness, and attendance. The club has attracted new investors, including NBA legend Earvin Magic Johnson. Rodman and Kang are joined on the list by Ilia Malinin, a Northern Virginia figure skater known as the Quad God, who has pushed the technical limits of figure skating. The Spirit return from the NWSL's June break on Friday, July 3, when they host the Houston Dash at Audi Field. Rodman's contract extension, worth over $2 million annually, made her the highest-paid player in league history. The Spirit's success under Kang's ownership has been notable, with the club averaging over 15,000 fans per home match across a full season. Rodman has also become a key player for the U.S. Women's National Team, playing in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup and helping the U.S. win gold at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The TIME100 Sports list is a recognition of the influence of these individuals on the global sports landscape. And with the Spirit's continued growth and success, it's likely that we'll see more of the club's players and staff on this list in the future. But for now, Rodman and Kang can bask in the glory of this prestigious honor. So what's next for the Spirit? The club will look to build on its recent success and make a deep run in the NWSL playoffs.