2023 OL Reign season

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OL Reign
2023 season
Majority owner OL Groupe
CEOVincent Berthillot
Head coach Laura Harvey
Stadium Lumen Field
NWSL 4th of 12
Playoffs Runners-up
Challenge Cup Semifinals
Top goalscorerLeague: Bethany Balcer (6)
All: Bethany Balcer
Jordyn Huitema (7)
Highest home attendance42,054 (vs. POR, June 3 doubleheader)
34,130 (vs. WSH, Oct. 6)
Lowest home attendance3,906 (vs. LOU, Sep. 6)
Average home league attendance13,609
←  2022
2024  →

The 2023 OL Reign season was the team's eleventh season of play and their eleventh season in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), the top division of women's soccer in the United States.

Contents

On October 6, 2023, the club set a NWSL record for standalone attendance with 34,130 spectators at Lumen Field for a regular season match against the Washington Spirit. The match was the final home game for Megan Rapinoe, who announced her intent to retire at the end of the season. [1]

Team

Coaching staff

As of August 11, 2023. [2] [3]
PositionName
Head coachFlag of England.svg Laura Harvey
Head assistant coachFlag of England.svg Scott Parkinson
Assistant coachFlag of the United States.svg Kate Norton
Goalkeeper coachFlag of North Macedonia.svg Ljupčo Kmetovski

Roster

As of September 21, 2023. [2]
No.Nat.NameDate of birth (age)SincePrevious teamNotes [lower-alpha 1]
Goalkeepers
18 Flag of the United States.svg Laurel Ivory August 28, 1999 (aged 23)2022 Flag of the United States.svg Virginia Cavaliers
28 Flag of the United States.svg Maia Pérez October 19, 1999 (aged 23)2023 Flag of France.svg GPSO 92 Issy
30 Flag of the United States.svg Claudia Dickey January 6, 2000 (aged 23)2022 Flag of the United States.svg North Carolina Tar Heels
Defenders
2 Flag of the United States.svg Emily Sonnett November 25, 1993 (aged 29)2023 Flag of the United States.svg Washington Spirit
3 Flag of the United States.svg Lauren Barnes (captain)May 31, 1989 (aged 33)2013 Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia Independence
4 Flag of the United States.svg Alana Cook April 11, 1997 (aged 25)2021 Flag of France.svg Paris Saint-Germain
11 Flag of the United States.svg Sofia Huerta December 14, 1992 (aged 30)2020 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sydney FC
14 Flag of Mexico.svg Jimena López January 30, 1999 (aged 24)2021 Flag of Spain.svg SD Eibar INT, LOA
17 Flag of the United States.svg Sam Hiatt January 6, 1998 (aged 25)2020 Flag of the United States.svg Stanford Cardinal
20 Flag of the United States.svg Alyssa Malonson April 9, 1999 (aged 23)2022 Flag of the United States.svg Auburn Tigers
21 Flag of the United States.svg Phoebe McClernon December 13, 1997 (aged 25)2022 Flag of the United States.svg Orlando Pride
22 Flag of the United States.svg Ryanne Brown January 21, 1999 (aged 24)2022 Flag of the United States.svg Wake Forest Demon Deacons
25 Flag of the United States.svg Shae Holmes March 8, 2000 (aged 23)2023 Flag of the United States.svg Washington Huskies
Midfielders
5 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Quinn August 11, 1995 (aged 27)2019 Flag of France.svg Paris FC
6 Flag of Brazil.svg Angelina January 26, 2000 (aged 23)2021 Flag of Brazil.svg Palmeiras
7 Flag of the United States.svg Nikki Stanton October 26, 1990 (aged 32)2022 Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Red Stars
10 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Jess Fishlock January 14, 1987 (aged 36)2013 Flag of England.svg Bristol Academy
12 Flag of the United States.svg Olivia Athens August 1, 1998 (aged 24)2022 Flag of the United States.svg UCLA Bruins
13 Flag of the United States.svg Marley Canales November 16, 1997 (aged 25)2022 Flag of the United States.svg UCLA Bruins
16 Flag of the United States.svg Rose Lavelle May 14, 1995 (aged 27)2021 Flag of England.svg Manchester City
19 Flag of Brazil.svg Luany February 3, 2003 (aged 20)2023 Flag of Brazil.svg Grêmio INT, LOA
33 Flag of the United States.svg Olivia Van der Jagt July 21, 1999 (aged 23)2022 Flag of the United States.svg Washington Huskies
Forwards
8 Flag of the United States.svg Bethany Balcer March 7, 1997 (aged 26)2019 Flag of the United States.svg Spring Arbor Cougars
9 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jordyn Huitema May 8, 2001 (aged 21)2022 Flag of France.svg Paris Saint-Germain INT
15 Flag of the United States.svg Megan Rapinoe July 5, 1985 (aged 37)2013 Flag of France.svg Lyon
23 Flag of the United States.svg Tziarra King August 24, 1998 (aged 24)2021 Flag of the United States.svg Utah Royals
24 Flag of the United States.svg Veronica Latsko December 12, 1995 (aged 27)2022 Flag of the United States.svg Houston Dash
34 Flag of the United States.svg Elyse Bennett December 27, 1999 (aged 23)2023 Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City Current
  1. ↑ Cruz Roja.svg denotes a season-ending injury.

Competitions

  Win  Tie  Loss

All times are in PT unless otherwise noted.

Preseason and friendlies

February 25, 2023 OL Reign Flag of the United States.svg3–1Flag of Mexico.svg Club América Tukwila, Washington
7:30 pm
 Report
Stadium: Starfire Stadium
Attendance: 2,666
Referee: Karen Callado

Thorns Preseason Tournament

March 12, 2023 OL Reign 3–0 United States U-23 Portland, Oregon
2:30 pm
 Report Stadium: Providence Park
March 15, 2023 OL Reign 0–2 Racing Louisville FC Portland, Oregon
5:00 pm Report
Stadium: Providence Park
March 18, 2023 Portland Thorns FC 0–1 OL Reign Portland, Oregon
7:30 pm
 Report
Stadium: Providence Park

Regular season

March 26, 20231 Washington Spirit 1–0 OL Reign Washington, D.C.
1:00 pm
 Box
Report
Stadium: Audi Field
Attendance: 11,281
Referee: Alyssa Nichols
April 1, 20232 NJ/NY Gotham FC 0–2 OL Reign Harrison, New Jersey
4:30 pm
 Box
Report
Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 7,534
Referee: Brad Jensen
April 15, 20233 OL Reign 1–0 San Diego Wave FC Seattle, Washington
7:00 pm
 Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 9,219
Referee: Tori Penso
April 22, 20234 OL Reign 5–2 Chicago Red Stars Seattle, Washington
12:30 pm
 Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 6,186
Referee: JC Griggs
April 29, 20235 Racing Louisville FC 2–2 OL Reign Louisville, Kentucky
4:30 pm
 Box
Report
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Attendance: 6,185
Referee: Eric Tattersall
May 6, 20236 OL Reign 2–0 Houston Dash Seattle, Washington
7:00 pm
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Report 		Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 6,132
Referee: Brandon Stevis
May 14, 20237 North Carolina Courage 1–0 OL Reign Cary, North Carolina
12:00 pm
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Report
Stadium: WakeMed Soccer Park
Attendance: 4,059
Referee: Alex Billeter
May 21, 20238 OL Reign 1–4 NJ/NY Gotham FC Seattle, Washington
3:00 pm
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Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 8,146
Referee: Katja Koroleva
May 27, 20239 OL Reign 4–1 Angel City FC Seattle, Washington
12:30 pm
 Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 7,620
Referee: Thomas Snyder
June 3, 202310 OL Reign 0–2 Portland Thorns FC Seattle, Washington
5:00 pm
 Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 42,054 [lower-alpha 1]
Referee: Brad Jensen
June 10, 202311 OL Reign 2–1 Kansas City Current Seattle, Washington
7:00 pm
 Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 8,271
Referee: Elijio Arreguin
June 17, 202312 Houston Dash 0–0 OL Reign Houston, Texas
5:30 pm
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Report 		Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
Attendance: 8,128
Referee: Danielle Chesky
June 24, 202313 San Diego Wave FC 1–2 OL Reign San Diego, California
7:00 pm
 Box
Report
Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium
Attendance: 22,682
Referee: Natalie Simon
July 1, 202314 OL Reign 2–2 Racing Louisville FC Seattle, Washington
12:30 pm
 Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 7,495
Referee: Alex Billeter
July 7, 202315 Orlando Pride 1–0 OL Reign Orlando, Florida
4:00 pm
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Report
Stadium: Exploria Stadium
Attendance: 6,424
Referee: JC Griggs
August 18, 202316 Kansas City Current 1–0 OL Reign Kansas City, Kansas
5:00 pm
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Report
Stadium: Children's Mercy Park
Attendance: 13,455
Referee: Karen Callado
August 27, 202317 Angel City FC 2–1 OL Reign Los Angeles, California
5:00 pm
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Report
Stadium: BMO Stadium
Attendance: 22,000
Referee: Brad Jensen
September 3, 202318 OL Reign 1–0 Orlando Pride Seattle, Washington
3:00 pm
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Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 10,106
Referee: Ricardo Fierro
September 16, 202319 Portland Thorns FC 2–0 OL Reign Portland, Oregon
7:30 pm
 Box
Report
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 25,218
Referee: Katja Koroleva
October 1, 202320 OL Reign 1–1 North Carolina Courage Seattle, Washington
5:00 pm
 Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 10,345
Referee: Elton Garcia
October 6, 202321 OL Reign 0–0 Washington Spirit Seattle, Washington
5:00 pm
 Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 34,130
Referee: Thomas Snyder
October 15, 202322 Chicago Red Stars 0–3 OL Reign Bridgeview, Illinois
2:00 pm
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Report
Stadium: SeatGeek Stadium
Attendance: 8,004
Referee: Anya Voigt

Regular-season standings

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 San Diego Wave FC (S)2211473122+937 Playoff semifinals and W Champions Cup
2 Portland Thorns FC 2210574232+1035
3 North Carolina Courage 229672922+733 Playoff quarterfinals
4 OL Reign 229582924+532
5 Angel City FC 228773130+131
6 NJ/NY Gotham FC (C)228772524+131
7 Orlando Pride 22101112728−131
8 Washington Spirit 227962629−330
9 Racing Louisville FC 226972524+127
10 Houston Dash 226881618−226
11 Kansas City Current 2282123036−626
12 Chicago Red Stars 2273122850−2224
Source: NWSL
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
(C) Champions; (S) NWSL Shield
Results summary
OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
229582924 +5326321913 +63261011 −1

Last updated: October 15, 2023.
Source: NWSLsoccer.com

Results by matchday
Matchday12345678910111213141516171819202122
StadiumAAHHAHAHHHHAAHAAAHAHHA
ResultLWWWDWLLWLWDWDLLLWLDDW
Position [lower-alpha 2] 11542212525423334645664
Updated to match(es) played on October 15, 2023. Source: NWSLsoccer.com
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
  1. ↑ The June 3 match against Portland was part of a doubleheader with Seattle Sounders FC. The attendance figure reflects the tickets counted for the Sounders match. [4]
  2. ↑ RGN's position at the end of the day on which their match was played.

Playoffs

October 20, 2023First round OL Reign 1–0 Angel City FC Seattle, Washington
7:00 pm
 Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 12,152
Referee: Brad Jensen
November 5, 2023Semifinals San Diego Wave FC 0–1 OL Reign San Diego, California
6:30 pm Box
Report
Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium
Attendance: 32,262
Referee: Natalie Simon
November 11, 2023Championship OL Reign 1–2 NJ/NY Gotham FC San Diego, California
2:00 pm
 Box
Report
Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium
Attendance: 25,011

Challenge Cup

Group stage

April 19, 2023 Angel City FC 0–2 OL Reign Los Angeles, California
7:00 pm
 Box
Report
Stadium: BMO Stadium
Attendance: 10,021
Referee: Anya Voigt
May 3, 2023 OL Reign 0–0 Angel City FC Seattle, Washington
7:00 pm Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 5,511
Referee: Adam Kilpatrick
May 31, 2023 San Diego Wave FC 0–3 OL Reign San Diego, California
7:00 pm
 Box
Report
Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium
Attendance: 9,763
Referee: Anya Voigt
June 28, 2023 Portland Thorns FC 0–1 OL Reign Portland, Oregon
7:30 pm
 Box
Report
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 16,252
Referee: Matt Thompson
July 28, 2023 OL Reign 1–0 San Diego Wave FC Seattle, Washington
7:00 pm
 Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 7,513
Referee: Alyssa Nichols
August 6, 2023 OL Reign 0–0 Portland Thorns FC Seattle, Washington
5:00 pm Box
Report 		Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 12,061
Referee: Matthew Corrigan
Divisional standings

PosTeam
PldWTLGFGAGDPtsQualification RGN LA POR SD
1 OL Reign 642070+714Advance to knockout stage — 0–0 0–0 1–0
2 Angel City FC 622278−18 0–2 — 2–1 2–1
3 Portland Thorns FC 621387+17 0–1 3–2 — 4–1
4 San Diego Wave FC 6114411−74 0–3 1–1 1–0 —
Source: NWSL

Knockout stage

September 6, 2023Semifinal OL Reign 0–1 Racing Louisville FC Seattle, Washington
7:00 pm Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 3,906
Referee: Natalie Simon

Appearances and goals

As of November 11, 2023; only players who have made appearances are listed.
No.PosNatPlayerTotalRegular seasonPlayoffsChallenge Cup
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Goalkeepers:
18 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Laurel Ivory 40000040
30 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Claudia Dickey 120603030
Defenders:
2 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Emily Sonnett 250190302+10
3 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Lauren Barnes 290220300+40
4 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Alana Cook 2301803020
11 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Sofia Huerta 24116+11302+20
17 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Sam Hiatt 220160004+20
20 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Alyssa Malonson 900+40002+30
21 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Phoebe McClernon 1608+10303+10
22 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Ryanne Brown 1714+70005+11
25 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Shae Holmes 1202+300070
Midfielders:
5 MF Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Quinn 2019+611+2020
6 MF Flag of Brazil.svg  BRA Angelina 500+400010
7 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Nikki Stanton 2202+1300+1060
10 MF Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  WAL Jess Fishlock 23416+14300+30
12 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Olivia Athens 1211+500061
13 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Marley Canales 600+20003+10
16 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Rose Lavelle 71402+1100
33 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Olivia Van der Jagt 24112+510+203+20
Forwards:
8 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Bethany Balcer 29719+360+302+21
9 FW Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  CAN Jordyn Huitema 27714+65301+32
15 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Megan Rapinoe 21512+35300+30
23 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Tziarra King 2009+500060
24 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Veronica Latsko 28610+843270
34 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Elyse Bennett 2937+1420+105+21
Players who left the team during the season:
31 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Natalie Viggiano 3000000+30
51 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA McKenzie Weinert 300+200010
54 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jadyn Edwards 1000000+10
91 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Phallon Tullis-Joyce 1601600000
Own goals for:
MF Flag of France.svg  FRA Clarisse Le Bihan (4/19 @ LA)11000011

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

DatePlayerPos.Signed FromNotesRef.
January 11, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Elyse Bennett FW Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City Current Acquired, along with the No. 23 pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft, in exchange for $150,000 in allocation money [5]
January 12, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Emily Sonnett DF Flag of the United States.svg Washington Spirit Acquired in exchange for the No. 32 pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft and the natural first-round pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft [6]
February 22, 2023 Flag of Brazil.svg Luany MF Flag of Brazil.svg Grêmio Transfer [7]
March 25, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Shae Holmes DF Flag of the United States.svg Washington Huskies Draftee [8]
June 26, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Jadyn Edwards FW Flag of the United States.svg New Mexico Lobos National Team Replacement player [9]
June 26, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Kelly Fitzgerald MF Flag of Denmark.svg HB Køge National Team Replacement player
June 26, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Kelly Ann Livingstone DF Flag of Denmark.svg Fortuna Hjørring National Team Replacement player
June 26, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Natalie Viggiano MF Flag of the United States.svg Wisconsin Badgers National Team Replacement player
June 26, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg McKenzie Weinert FW Flag of the United States.svg Washington Huskies National Team Replacement player
September 21, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Maia Pérez GK Flag of France.svg GPSO 92 Issy Free [10]

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.

PlayerPos.Previous TeamNotesRef.
Flag of the United States.svg Shae Holmes DF Flag of the United States.svg Washington Huskies No. 19 pick [11]
Flag of the United States.svg Natalie Viggiano MF Flag of the United States.svg Wisconsin Badgers No. 46 pick

Transfers out

DatePlayerPos.Destination TeamNotesRef.
November 15, 2022 Flag of the United States.svg Sinclaire Miramontez DFWaived [12]
November 15, 2022 Flag of the United States.svg Jodi Ulkekul FW Flag of the United States.svg Spokane Zephyr Waived [12] [13]
November 15, 2022 Flag of the United States.svg Tobin Heath FWFree [12]
August 23, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Jadyn Edwards FW Flag of Hungary.svg Ferencváros National Team Replacement period concluded [14] [15]
August 23, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Kelly Fitzgerald MFNational Team Replacement period concluded [14]
August 23, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Kelly Ann Livingstone DF Flag of the United States.svg Carolina Ascent National Team Replacement period concluded [14] [16]
August 23, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Natalie Viggiano MF Flag of Portugal.svg Damaiense National Team Replacement period concluded [14] [17]
August 23, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg McKenzie Weinert FW Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melbourne Victory National Team Replacement period concluded [14] [18]
September 14, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Phallon Tullis-Joyce GK Flag of England.svg Manchester United Undisclosed [19]

Loans out

StartEndPlayerPos.Destination TeamNotesRef.
March 24, 2023June 30, 2023 Flag of Mexico.svg Jimena López DF Flag of Iceland.svg UMF Selfoss [20]
July 3, 2023June 21, 2024 Flag of Mexico.svg Jimena López DF Flag of Spain.svg Valencia [21] [22]
August 11, 2023June 30, 2024 Flag of Brazil.svg Luany MF Flag of Spain.svg Madrid CFF [23]

New contracts

DatePlayerPos.NotesRef.
October 28, 2022 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Quinn MFRe-signed [24]
November 8, 2022 Flag of the United States.svg Sam Hiatt DFRe-signed [25]
November 15, 2022 Flag of the United States.svg Olivia Athens MFOption exercised [12]
November 15, 2022 Flag of the United States.svg Claudia Dickey GKOption exercised
November 15, 2022 Flag of the United States.svg Laurel Ivory GKOption exercised
November 15, 2022 Flag of the United States.svg Olivia Van der Jagt MFOption exercised
December 1, 2022 Flag of the United States.svg Marley Canales MFRe-signed [26]
January 6, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Nikki Stanton MFRe-signed [27]
January 10, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Lauren Barnes DFRe-signed [28]
January 11, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Megan Rapinoe FWRe-signed [29]
June 2, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Elyse Bennett FWContract extended [30]
July 3, 2023 Flag of Mexico.svg Jimena López DFRe-signed [21]
July 26, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Veronica Latsko FWOption exercised [31]
July 28, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Phoebe McClernon DFOption exercised [32]
August 22, 2023 Flag of the United States.svg Olivia Van der Jagt MFContract extended [33]
September 12, 2023 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Jess Fishlock MFOption exercised [34]
September 15, 2023 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jordyn Huitema FWOption exercised [35]

Awards

Challenge Cup All-Tournament Team

Best XI of the Month

MonthPlayerRef.
March/April Flag of the United States.svg Phallon Tullis-Joyce
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Jess Fishlock
Flag of the United States.svg Bethany Balcer 		[37]
May Flag of the United States.svg Veronica Latsko
Flag of the United States.svg Megan Rapinoe 		[38]
June Flag of the United States.svg Sofia Huerta [39]

Player of the Week

WeekPlayerRef.
3 Flag of the United States.svg Phallon Tullis-Joyce [40]

Save of the Week

WeekPlayerRef.
11 Flag of the United States.svg Phallon Tullis-Joyce [41]
12 Flag of the United States.svg Phallon Tullis-Joyce (2) [42]
13 Flag of the United States.svg Phallon Tullis-Joyce (3) [43]
Flag of the United States.svg Claudia Dickey [44]

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  20. ↑ "OL Reign Loans Defender Jimena López to UMF Selfoss in Iceland". OL Reign.
  21. 1 2 "OL Reign Re-Signs Defender Jimena López Through 2024, Joins Valencia on Loan". OL Reign.
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  35. ↑ "OL Reign Exercises Option on Forward Jordyn Huitema's Contract". OL Reign.
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