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The industriousness of OL Reign midfielder Marley Canales

When midfielder Marley Canales was selected by OL Reign in the fourth round of the NWSL College Draft last December, those familiar with women’s college soccer considered it basically a steal for the club. Initially signed as a National Team Replacement Player but since upgraded to a full member of the first team, Canales talked with Ride of the Valkyries about how becoming a professional soccer player has also been a move for her to get out of her own comfort zone and learn new things about herself, including eating and enjoying dumplings.