According to The Equalizer, OL Reign has acquired the NWSL rights to Tobin Heath. Racing Louisville had previously held Heath’s rights, which they acquired in the Expansion Draft ahead of their 2021 inaugural season. In exchange, The Equalizer reports that the Reign will be sending $50,000 in allocation money and a second-round and natural fourth-round 2023 NWSL Draft pick.
In the NWSL, rights are the first step to signing a player, but the Reign would still need to work out a deal with Heath on the length and terms of her contract.