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Trinity Rodman and Ben Shelton have become one of the most recognizable young couples in sports. Rodman is an elite soccer player for the Washington Spirit and the U.S. women’s national team, while Shelton has established himself as one of the leading American players on the ATP Tour.

Rodman and Shelton have been publicly dating since March 2025. In August 2026, the Spirit forward shared a story about how she invited Shelton to spend the weekend at her house before she ever met him in person.

During an appearance on the Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce podcast, Rodman admitted that she made the first move by sending Shelton a DM commenting on his play. Within minutes, he responded, and after they communicated back and forth for several days, Shelton traveled to her home to stay at her house for the weekend.

“I’m really embarrassed. I said, ‘You’re sick, fire emoji,’ that’s it,” Rodman recalled. “I fully committed to this guy that I didn’t even meet yet, for him to stay at my house for the weekend … It’s actually crazy, it’s insane, but it worked out.”

These days the two aren’t shy about sharing their love for each other via social media. Their relationship combines two elite athletic careers while giving fans an increasingly visible look at how they support one another on and off the field. Rodman and Shelton represent a new generation of American sports stars who are building careers–and financial success–at young ages.

Now fans want to know more about the pair. Here are a few facts about Rodman and Shelton, including who’s older and who has a higher net worth.

Shelton was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to his mother, Lisa, and father, Bryan Shelton, on Oct. 9. 2002. And Rodman was born in Newport Beach, California, to Michelle Moyer and former NBA star Dennis Rodman on May 20, 2002, making her just five months older than her beau.

As for net worth, Shelton has turned his athletic success into significant earnings. He has partnerships with a handful of brands including On, Yonex, and Rolex, and his ATP career has generated millions in tournament prize money. In early 2025, his net worth was estimated to be around $2 million. As of 2026, it’s estimated to be higher with some reports putting it closer to $3 million.

Rodman, meanwhile, has built her substantial wealth through soccer and endorsements. She has deals with Adidas, Red Bull, Oakley, and Bose. In January 2026, she signed a new three-year contract with the Spirit for $6 million, although contract reporting can vary depending on how bonuses and other compensation are calculated. Today, she has an estimated net worth of $4 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

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