2020 OL Reign season

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OL Reign
2020 season
Majority owner OL Groupe
CEOBill Predmore
Head coach Farid Benstiti
Stadium Cheney Stadium
NWSL Canceled
PlayoffsCanceled
Challenge Cup Quarter-finals
Fall Series 7th of 9
Top goalscorerLeague: Canceled
All: Bethany Balcer (3)
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2021  →

The 2020 OL Reign season is the team's eighth season of play and their eighth season in the National Women's Soccer League, the top division of women's soccer in the United States. It is the team's first season under new majority owner OL Groupe, the parent company of French soccer clubs Olympique Lyonnais and Olympique Lyonnais Féminin, [1] and the resultant new team name. [2]

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After leading the team for the past two seasons, former head coach Vlatko Andonovski departed in October 2019 to become the head coach of the United States women's national soccer team. [3] Frenchman Farid Benstiti was named the third head coach in team history in January 2020. [4]

On March 12, 2020, the preseason match schedule was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. [5] As a result, the NWSL announced on March 20 that the regular season start will be delayed. [6]

On May 27, 2020, the NWSL announced that the 2020 Challenge Cup will mark the return to action following the COVID-19 pandemic. [7] The 25-game tournament, to be held from June 27 to July 26, will be hosted by the owner of Utah Royals FC Dell Loy Hansen. Subsequently, OL Reign resumed team preseason training in Missoula, Montana, on June 1. [8]

On June 22, 2020, the NWSL announced, in conjunction with the full rules and regulations for the 2020 Challenge Cup, [9] that the 2020 NWSL regular season and playoffs have been canceled. [10]

On August 25, 2020, the NWSL announced that the season will continue with the Fall Series, where the nine teams are divided into three regional pods and play four games each. [11]

Team

Coaching staff

PositionStaff
Head Coach Flag of France.svg Farid Benstiti
Assistant Coach Flag of England.svg Sam Laity
Goalkeeper Coach Flag of North Macedonia.svg Ljupčo Kmetovski
Video Analyst Flag of England.svg Matt Dorman
Director of High Performance Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nick Leman

Last updated: August 14, 2020
Source: https://www.reignfc.com/roster

Roster

As of October 10, 2020. [12]
No.Nat.NameDate of birth (age)SincePrevious teamNotes [lower-alpha 1]
Goalkeepers
1 Flag of the United States.svg Michelle Betos February 20, 1988 (aged 32)2018 Flag of Norway.svg Vålerenga Cruz Roja.svg
26 Flag of the United States.svg Casey Murphy April 25, 1996 (aged 23)2019 Flag of France.svg Montpellier
29 Flag of the United States.svg Carly Nelson February 11, 1997 (aged 23)2020 Flag of the United States.svg Utah Utes STA
Defenders
2 Flag of the United States.svg Amber Brooks January 23, 1991 (aged 29)2020 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adelaide United
3 Flag of the United States.svg Lauren Barnes (co-captain)May 31, 1989 (aged 30)2013 Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia Independence LOA
13 Flag of Spain.svg Celia Jiménez Delgado June 20, 1995 (aged 24)2019 Flag of Sweden.svg FC Rosengård INT, LOA
14 Flag of the United States.svg Steph Cox April 3, 1986 (aged 34)2019Retirement
16 Flag of the United States.svg Julia Ashley November 11, 1996 (aged 23)2020 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adelaide United
19 Flag of the United States.svg Kristen McNabb April 17, 1994 (aged 26)2017 Flag of the United States.svg Virginia Cavaliers
23 Flag of the United States.svg Taylor Smith December 1, 1993 (aged 26)2019 Flag of the United States.svg Washington Spirit
27 Flag of the United States.svg Sam Hiatt January 6, 1998 (aged 22)2020 Flag of the United States.svg Stanford Cardinal STA
30 Flag of the United States.svg Machaela George October 3, 1997 (aged 22)2020 Flag of the United States.svg Santa Clara Broncos LOA
33 Flag of the United States.svg Kimberly Hazlett March 16, 1998 (aged 22)2020 Flag of the United States.svg Portland Pilots STA
99 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Hammond November 15, 1997 (aged 22)2020 Flag of the United States.svg Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Midfielders
5 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Quinn [lower-alpha 2] August 11, 1995 (aged 24)2019 Flag of France.svg Paris FC INT, LOA
6 Flag of the United States.svg Allie Long August 13, 1987 (aged 32)2018 Flag of the United States.svg Portland Thorns FED
10 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Jess Fishlock January 14, 1987 (aged 33)2013 Flag of England.svg Bristol Academy LOA
12 Flag of the United States.svg Morgan Andrews March 25, 1995 (aged 25)2018 Flag of the United States.svg Boston Breakers
17 Flag of the United States.svg Dani Weatherholt March 17, 1994 (aged 26)2020 Flag of the United States.svg Orlando Pride
25 Flag of the United States.svg Kelcie Hedge September 19, 1997 (aged 22)2020 Flag of the United States.svg Santa Clara Broncos Cruz Roja.svg
28 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Shirley Cruz August 28, 1985 (aged 34)2020 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Alajuelense INT
31 Flag of New Zealand.svg Rosie White June 6, 1993 (aged 26)2019 Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Red Stars INT
Forwards
11 Flag of the United States.svg Darian Jenkins January 5, 1995 (aged 25)2019 Flag of the United States.svg North Carolina Courage LOA
15 Flag of the United States.svg Megan Rapinoe (co-captain)July 5, 1985 (aged 34)2013 Flag of France.svg Lyon FED
18 Flag of Thailand.svg Miranda Nild April 1, 1997 (aged 23)2020 Flag of Lithuania.svg Gintra Universitetas STA
20 Flag of the United States.svg Sofia Huerta December 14, 1992 (aged 27)2020 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney FC
21 Flag of Japan.svg Nicole Momiki April 9, 1996 (aged 24)2020 Flag of Japan.svg Nippon TV Beleza LOA
22 Flag of the United States.svg Jasmyne Spencer August 27, 1990 (aged 29)2018 Flag of the United States.svg Orlando Pride
24 Flag of the United States.svg Bethany Balcer March 7, 1997 (aged 23)2019 Flag of the United States.svg Spring Arbor Cougars
35 Flag of the United States.svg Leah Pruitt September 5, 1997 (aged 22)2020 Flag of the United States.svg North Carolina Courage
  1. ↑ Cruz Roja.svg denotes a season-ending injury.
  2. ↑ Until September 2020 known as Rebecca Quinn

Competitions

  Win  Tie  Loss

All times are in PT unless otherwise noted.

Preseason

Thorns Spring Invitational

April 1, 2020 OL Reign Canceled Chicago Red Stars Portland, Oregon
17:00 Report Stadium: Providence Park
April 4, 2020 Portland Thorns FC Canceled OL Reign Portland, Oregon
19:30 Report Stadium: Providence Park

Regular season

On February 25, 2020, the NWSL announced the full, 24-game schedule for the regular season. [13] However, the regular season was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [6] On June 22, 2020, the NWSL announced that the 2020 NWSL regular season and playoffs have been canceled. [10]

Playoffs

On June 22, 2020, the NWSL announced that the 2020 NWSL regular season and playoffs have been canceled. [10]

Challenge Cup

Preliminary round

June 30, 2020 OL Reign 0–0 Sky Blue FC Herriman, Utah
19:00
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Report 		Stadium: Zions Bank Stadium
July 4, 2020 Houston Dash 2–0 OL Reign Herriman, Utah
19:00
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  • Visalli Yellow card.svg 47'
  • Groom Soccerball shade.svg54'
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Report
Stadium: Zions Bank Stadium
July 8, 2020 Utah Royals FC 0–1 OL Reign Herriman, Utah
9:30 Box
Stadium: Zions Bank Stadium
July 13, 2020 OL Reign 0–0 Portland Thorns FC Herriman, Utah
9:30 Box
Report 		Stadium: Zions Bank Stadium
Preliminary round standings
PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPts
1 North Carolina Courage 440071+612
2 Washington Spirit 42114407
3 OL Reign 412112−15
4 Houston Dash 411256−14
5 Utah Royals FC (H)411245−14
6 Chicago Red Stars 411223−14 [lower-alpha 1]
7 Sky Blue FC 411223−14 [lower-alpha 1]
8 Portland Thorns FC 403123−13
Source: NWSL
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
(H) Host
Notes:
  1. 1 2 Chicago Red Stars won the tiebreaker against Sky Blue FC on fewer yellow cards (1 to 4).

Knockout round

Fall Series

September 26, 2020 Utah Royals FC 2–2 OL Reign Sandy, Utah
12:30
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Report
Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium
Attendance: 1,302
September 30, 2020 Portland Thorns FC 4–1 OL Reign Portland, Oregon
19:00
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Report
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 0
October 10, 2020 OL Reign 1–2 Portland Thorns FC Tacoma, Washington
17:00
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Report
Stadium: Cheney Stadium
Attendance: 0
October 17, 2020 OL Reign 2–0 Utah Royals FC Tacoma, Washington
17:00
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Report 		Stadium: Cheney Stadium
Attendance: 0

Standings

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Portland Thorns FC (C)4310103+710Community Shield
2 Houston Dash 4301127+59Runners-up
3 Washington Spirit 421154+17Third place
4 Sky Blue FC 420267−16
5 North Carolina Courage 4121810−25
6 Chicago Red Stars 41127704
7 OL Reign 411268−24
8 Orlando Pride 402258−32
9 Utah Royals FC 402238−52
Source: NWSL
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
(C) Champions

Appearances and goals

As of October 18, 2020; only players who have made appearances are listed.
No.PosNatPlayerTotalRegular seasonPlayoffsChallenge CupFall Series
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Goalkeepers:
1 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Michelle Betos 3000002010
26 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Casey Murphy 6000003030
Defenders:
2 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Amber Brooks 8100004041
14 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Steph Cox 8000004040
19 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Kristen McNabb 8000004040
23 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Taylor Smith 7000001+302+10
27 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Sam Hiatt 100000000+10
33 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Kim Hazlett 100000000+10
99 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Madison Hammond 400000002+20
Midfielders:
6 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Allie Long 6000003030
12 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Morgan Andrews 5000000+100+40
17 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Dani Weatherholt 7000002+102+20
28 MF Flag of Costa Rica.svg  CRC Shirley Cruz 8000004040
31 MF Flag of New Zealand.svg  NZL Rosie White 6100001+103+11
Forwards:
18 FW Flag of Thailand.svg  THA Miranda Nild 200000000+20
20 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Sofia Huerta 6100002041
22 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jasmyne Spencer 7000001+203+10
24 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Bethany Balcer 9300003+2142
35 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Leah Pruitt 410000001+31
Players who left the team during the season:
3 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Lauren Barnes 4000004000
4 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Alana Cook 3000003000
5 MF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Quinn 4000002+2000
9 FW Flag of England.svg  ENG Jodie Taylor 5000004+1000
10 MF Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  WAL Jess Fishlock 2000001+1000
11 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Darian Jenkins 5000004+1000
13 DF Flag of Spain.svg  ESP Celia 4000002+2000
18 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Mariah Lee 1000000+1000
21 FW Flag of Japan.svg  JPN Nicole Momiki 5000001+4000
29 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Adrienne Jordan 1000000+1000
Own goals for:

Transfers

For incoming transfers, dates listed are when OL Reign officially signed the players to the roster. Transactions where only the rights to the players are acquired (e.g., draft picks) are not listed. For outgoing transfers, dates listed are when OL Reign officially removed the players from its roster, not when they signed with another team. If a player later signed with another team, her new team will be noted, but the date listed here remains the one when she was officially removed from the OL Reign roster.

Transfers in

DatePlayerPosSigned FromNotesRef
January 22, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Dani Weatherholt MF Flag of the United States.svg Orlando Pride Traded in exchange for the team's natural second-round pick in the 2021 NWSL College Draft [14]
March 4, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Julia Ashley DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adelaide United Free [15]
March 4, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Amber Brooks DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Adelaide United Free [15]
March 4, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Sofia Huerta FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney FC Free [15]
March 6, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Kelcie Hedge MF Flag of the United States.svg Santa Clara Broncos Free [16]
March 17, 2020 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Shirley Cruz MF Flag of Costa Rica.svg Alajuelense Free [17]
May 22, 2020 Flag of Japan.svg Nicole Momiki FW Flag of Japan.svg Nippon TV Beleza Free [18]
June 1, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Adrienne Jordan DF Flag of England.svg Birmingham City Free [19]
June 23, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Carly Nelson GK Flag of the United States.svg Utah Utes Signed to short-term agreement [20]
June 23, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Machaela George DF Flag of the United States.svg Santa Clara Broncos Signed as National Team Replacement Player [20]
June 23, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Hammond DF Flag of the United States.svg Wake Forest Demon Deacons Free [20]
June 23, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Mariah Lee FW Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg FF Lugano Signed to short-term agreement [20]
June 23, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Leah Pruitt FW Flag of the United States.svg North Carolina Courage Claimed off waivers [20]
August 16, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Rose Lavelle MF Flag of the United States.svg Washington Spirit Traded in exchange for the team's natural first-round pick in the 2022 NWSL College Draft, $100,000 in allocation money, and conditional allocation money [21]
September 4, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Kimberly Hazlett DF Flag of the United States.svg Portland Pilots Signed to short-term agreement [22]
September 4, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Sam Hiatt DF Flag of the United States.svg Stanford Cardinal Signed to short-term agreement [22]
September 4, 2020 Flag of Thailand.svg Miranda Nild FW Flag of Lithuania.svg Gintra Universitetas Signed to short-term agreement [22]
September 10, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Carly Nelson GK Flag of the United States.svg OL Reign Signed to short-term agreement [23]

Draft picks

Draft picks are not automatically signed to the team roster. Only those who are signed to a contract will be listed as incoming transfers. Only trades involving draft picks and executed on the day of the 2020 NWSL College Draft will be listed in the notes.

PlayerPosPrevious TeamNotesRef
Flag of the United States.svg Kelcie Hedge MF Flag of the United States.svg Santa Clara Broncos Round 1, Pick 9 (9th overall) [24]
Flag of the United States.svg Sam Hiatt DF Flag of the United States.svg Stanford Cardinal Round 4, Pick 6 (33rd overall) [24]
Flag of the United States.svg Meg Brandt MF Flag of the United States.svg Nebraska Cornhuskers Round 4, Pick 7 (34th overall); pick acquired from Portland Thorns FC in exchange for the rights to Christen Westphal [24] [25]

Transfers out

DatePlayerPosDestination TeamNotesRef
November 4, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Scout Watson GKTeam option not exercised [25]
November 4, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Jaycie Johnson FW Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City Team option not exercised [25] [26]
November 4, 2019 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lydia Williams GK Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne City Free [27] [15]
November 27, 2019 Flag of Denmark.svg Theresa Nielsen DF Flag of Denmark.svg Brøndby Free [28]
January 16, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Christen Westphal DF Flag of the United States.svg Portland Thorns Traded in exchange for the 34th overall pick in the 2020 NWSL College Draft [24]
January 17, 2020 Flag of Nigeria.svg Ifeoma Onumonu FW Flag of the United States.svg Sky Blue FC Traded in exchange for the rights to Julia Ashley [29]
January 22, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Schuyler DeBree DFPlayer Elected Leave; retired on June 23 [30] [20]
January 22, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Morgan Proffitt MFRetired [30]
January 22, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Addison Steiner FWWaived [30]
February 3, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Shea Groom FW Flag of the United States.svg Houston Dash Traded, along with Megan Oyster and a conditional second-round pick in the 2022 NWSL College Draft, in exchange for the rights to Amber Brooks and Sofia Huerta [31]
February 3, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Megan Oyster DF Flag of the United States.svg Houston Dash Traded, along with Shea Groom and a conditional second-round pick in the 2022 NWSL College Draft, in exchange for the rights to Amber Brooks and Sofia Huerta [31]
February 10, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Bev Yanez MF Flag of the United States.svg California Storm Retired [32] [33]
February 13, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Sammy Jo Prudhomme GKWaived [34]
March 4, 2020 Flag of Japan.svg Rumi Utsugi MF Flag of Japan.svg Tokyo Verdy Beleza Free [15] [35]
May 27, 2020 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steph Catley DF Flag of England.svg Arsenal Elected not to return [36] [37]
July 31, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Carly Nelson GK Flag of the United States.svg OL Reign Out of contract [38]
July 31, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Mariah Lee FW Flag of Scotland.svg Celtic Out of contract [38] [39]
August 4, 2020 Flag of England.svg Jodie Taylor FW Flag of France.svg Lyon Undisclosed [40]
August 12, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Adrienne Jordan DF Flag of Spain.svg UDG Tenerife Free [38]
August 18, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Rose Lavelle MF Flag of England.svg Manchester City Free [41]

Loans in

StartEndPlayerPosParent TeamNotesRef
June 16, 2020July 31, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Alana Cook DF Flag of France.svg Paris Saint-Germain For the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup [42] [38]

Loans out

StartEndPlayerPosDestination TeamNotesRef
November 4, 2019March 22, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Lauren Barnes DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne City For the 2019–20 W-League season [27] [43]
November 4, 2019March 22, 2020 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steph Catley DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne City For the 2019–20 W-League season [27] [43]
November 5, 2019March 15, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Darian Jenkins FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Victory For the 2019–20 W-League season [44] [45]
November 7, 2019March 1, 2020 Flag of Spain.svg Celia Jiménez Delgado DF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Perth Glory For the 2019–20 W-League season [46] [47]
November 7, 2019March 1, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Morgan Andrews MF Flag of Australia (converted).svg Perth Glory For the 2019–20 W-League season [46] [47]
August 12, 2020December 31, 2020 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Quinn MF Flag of Sweden.svg Vittsjö [38]
August 14, 2020November 30, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Lauren Barnes DF Flag of Sweden.svg Kristianstad [48]
August 14, 2020November 30, 2020 Flag of Japan.svg Nicole Momiki FW Flag of Sweden.svg Linköping [48]
August 19, 2020April 5, 2021 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Jess Fishlock MF Flag of England.svg Reading [49] [50]
August 28, 2020December 31, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Machaela George DF Flag of Denmark.svg Fortuna Hjørring [51]
August 28, 2020February 28, 2021 Flag of the United States.svg Darian Jenkins FW Flag of France.svg Bordeaux [51]
September 23, 2020February 28, 2021 Flag of Spain.svg Celia Jiménez Delgado DF Flag of France.svg Lyon [52] [50]

New contracts

DatePlayerPosNotesRef
November 4, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Sammy Jo Prudhomme GKTeam option exercised [25]
November 4, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Casey Murphy GKTeam option exercised [25]
November 4, 2019 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Steph Catley DFTeam option exercised [25]
November 4, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Steph Cox DFTeam option exercised [25]
November 4, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Schuyler DeBree DFTeam option exercised [25]
November 4, 2019 Flag of Spain.svg Celia Jiménez Delgado DFTeam option exercised [25]
November 4, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Kristen McNabb DFTeam option exercised [25]
November 4, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Megan Oyster DFTeam option exercised [25]
November 4, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Taylor Smith DFTeam option exercised [25]
November 4, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Morgan Andrews MFTeam option exercised [25]
November 4, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Allie Long MFTeam option exercised [25]
November 4, 2019 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Quinn MFTeam option exercised [25]
November 4, 2019 Flag of New Zealand.svg Rosie White MFTeam option exercised [25]
November 4, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Bev Yanez MFTeam option exercised [25]
November 4, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Morgan Proffitt MFTeam option exercised [25]
November 4, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Shea Groom FWTeam option exercised [25]
November 4, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Darian Jenkins FWTeam option exercised [25]
November 4, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Megan Rapinoe FWTeam option exercised [25]
November 4, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Addison Steiner FWTeam option exercised [25]
November 4, 2019 Flag of England.svg Jodie Taylor FWTeam option exercised [25]
November 4, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Bethany Balcer FWTeam option exercised [25]
November 4, 2019 Flag of Nigeria.svg Ifeoma Onumonu FWTeam option exercised [25]
November 4, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Jasmyne Spencer FWTeam option exercised [25]
January 22, 2020 Flag of England.svg Jodie Taylor FWSigned to a new contract [53]
February 10, 2020 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Jess Fishlock MFRe-signed [54]
February 13, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Lauren Barnes DFRe-signed [55]
February 25, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Bethany Balcer FWSigned to a new contract [56]
March 5, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Michelle Betos GKRe-signed [57]
August 12, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Machaela George DFSigned to a standard contract [38]
August 12, 2020 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Quinn MFSigned to a new contract [38]
August 28, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Darian Jenkins FWRe-signed [51]

Awards

FIFA FIFPro Women's World 11

BBC Women's Footballer of the Year

Women's International Champions Cup

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