Olympic soccer star Trinity Rodman, daughter of NBA legend Dennis Rodman, recently opened up about their turbulent relationship during an interview on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. Despite her father’s fame, Trinity shared that he was largely absent from her life, both emotionally and financially.

At just 22, Trinity has made a name for herself, becoming the youngest player drafted into the National Women’s Soccer League at 18 and playing a pivotal role in the Washington Spirit’s championship victory during her rookie year. She further cemented her legacy by helping the U.S. win its first women’s soccer Olympic gold since 2012.

Her father, Dennis Rodman, is a five-time NBA champion known for his dominance on the court and his flamboyant persona. However, Trinity views him as a neglectful parent who abandoned his family. She revealed that she and her brother DJ, raised by their mother Michelle Moyer, endured financial hardship after their parents split when she was a toddler. For a period, they were homeless, living in their car or motels while attending school.

“Imagine living in a car while going to a rich school—it was surreal,” she recalled.

Dennis Rodman’s 2011 Hall of Fame speech touched on his failures as a father, expressing regret for not being more present. Yet, Trinity described seeing him only a few times a year, even when they lived in the same city.

In 2021, during an NWSL playoff match, her father’s unexpected appearance triggered a wave of emotions. Trinity burst into tears during halftime but managed to return to the field and secure the win. After the game, they briefly reconnected, with Dennis expressing a desire to see her more. However, that was followed by months of silence, leaving her feeling disappointed.

Reflecting on the incident, Trinity said she initially tried to focus on the positive, but the lack of consistent communication from her father overshadowed any hope for reconciliation. “He’s not a dad—maybe by blood, but nothing else,” she admitted, adding that his calls now feel random and painful.

Despite her frustrations, Trinity continues to strive for honesty and grace when discussing her father, though she acknowledges his actions often seem self-serving.