Trinity Rodman Calls Boyfriend Ben Shelton a ‘Natural Born Cheater’ Live After US Open Match in NYC

A Playful banter between the two!

September 14, 2026

This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on September 10, 2026

Trinity Rodman, the Women’s Soccer Player for the Washington Spirit, has called his boyfriend a ‘Natural Born Cheater’ in an Instagram Live, but it is not what you are thinking.

After withdrawing from the USA Open Match in NYC due to a shoulder injury sustained in Set 5 of Round 3, he was seen with his better half, Rodman, 23.

Definitely A Fun Sporting Couple

In the Instagram live on Friday, September 5, 2026, Ben and his girlfriend were playing a card game.

What happens next is that Ben tries to play a move without explaining the rules, making Trinity tease him. Trinity, after the moment, said, “No, no, no, you didn’t explain it on purpose. You’re just a natural-born cheater.”

Many people were left curious and confused if it was due to some allegations, but no, it was simply banter between the Sports couple. “I swear I’m not. I just forgot to explain that rule,” the Tennis Star laughed and replied to her.

Rodman, full of humour, replied, “No, no, no, you didn’t explain it on purpose,” and the couple shared a laugh. Rodman then went on to share the rules of the game.

They make a great sporting couple and have been together for over six months. Since then, they have supported each other by attending both Tennis and Soccer Games, whether it be Trinity attending the BMW Open or Ben attending an NWSL match.

“My girlfriend took the red-eye from California last night to be here,” Ben Shelton’s post-match shoutout after his girlfriend was spotted with a “Shelton” and “Big Ben” wardrobe, in the first round at his 2026 US Open on August 24, 2026.

As mentioned earlier, he was unable to continue the sets in the third round; the score was 6–4, 4–6, 6–3, 3–6 at that point against Adrian Mannarino. Ultimately, Carlos Alcarraz went on to win his sixth Grand Slam.

In Case You Didn’t Know

  • Ben Shelton, 22, has won three ATP singles titles and reached two Grand Slam semi-finals (the 2026 US Open and the 2026 Australian Open).
  • Trinity Rodman, a USMNT international, was the youngest draftee in NWSL history and has won multiple titles, including the NWSL Championship and NWSL Challenge Cup.
  • She made her International debut against the Czech Republic on February 12, 2026, and has since made over 40 appearances, scoring more than 10 goals for the team.

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Anish Koirala has loved sports since he was a kid. He grew up playing basketball and soccer, and that passion stayed with him over the years. Today, Anish works as a writer and editor, sharing his knowledge and love for the game through articles and stories. He uses his playing experience to make his writing clear, thoughtful, and fun to read.

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