It was a return to play that couldn't have been scripted any better than if it were written by a dream weaver. It's been 114 days since 23-year-old forward Trinity Rodman played in a professional soccer match and nearly a year since she last scored a goal, as the U.S. women's national team player worked her way back from a lengthy back injury.

Trinity Rodman, now back in training with the Washington Spirit, says she has a new perspective after a lengthy battle with a back injury.