5 things we learned in Seattle Reign’s opening match

Photo credit - MikeRussellFotoWith such a short preseason, the first round of NWSL matches are usually riddled with small moments of brilliance and a lot of mistakes. This opening weekend was no different, with teams attempting to integrate new players in just three short weeks while dealing with a number of player absences due to international call-ups.

For Seattle Reign FC, who played to a 1-1 draw against Sky Blue FC, there were a number of uncharacteristic giveaways and sloppy play as a result. While it is hard to take much away from the first of 24 matches, here are five things we observed in the draw at home.

1. The midfield needs more time together

One of the largest questions emerging…