Rodriguez helped FC Dallas get a win and a tie in their matches in Texas. She did very well in a 1-1 tie against SLSG Navy, contributing to her team’s strong second-half performance, which saw them level the score despite having only ten players on the field. With Rodriguez’s team trailing and being down a player, FC Dallas ‘ defensive system was more exposed than usual, which demanded more work from her. The goalkeeper was very quick to leave her spot to get to passes behind the backline and also handled well the shots that went on target. Rodriguez was also very focal, helping keep the backline alert and organized.

A goalkeeper with FC Dallas , Rodriguez is the top-ranked player in the Class of 2029. A Mexican-American, she’s deservedly on the radar of both national and was in a U15 USYNT training camp as recently as last week. Rodriguez played up with Dallas’ 15s team in the last ECNL season and was a stud between the posts for them, even playing one age group up. Rodriguez has very firm hands, very rarely spilling the ball or giving up a rebound, and is very athletic and explosive to get to shots on the upper corners. Spatial awareness is another of her strengths as she reads her surroundings very well and is capable of navigating the penalty box very efficiently to get to crosses and to leave her spot and beat opponents for the ball when passes are sent behind her backline.