Sounder at Heart · Apr 1, 2021
OL Reign Preseason Depth Chart: Defenders
Photo by Stephen Brashear/ISI Photos/Getty Images OL Reign is gearing up for the start of the NWSL season, beginning with the second annual Challenge Cup. Last year was a year of trials, adjustments and getting acquainted to a new system, coach and identity, all in the midst of a season upended by a pandemic.
With a year under the helm of Farid Benstiti, the Reign are looking to improve on the club’s seventh-place finish in 2020.
Ride of the Valkyries will be previewing each area of the team ahead of the season opener on April 16, against the Houston Dash. In this preview, we will be looking at the seven defenders listed on the depth chart.
Steph Cox