Seattle Reign FC announced that former defender Steph Cox has joined the team as an assistant coach. Cox played with the Reign from 2013 to 2015 and helped lead the team to back-to-back NWSL Shields in 2014 and 2015.
“I am so honored and excited to be joining the Reign FC coaching staff,” said Cox in a statement released by the team. “After almost 10 years of playing professionally and internationally, I have the highest regard and admiration for the coaching ability and education of Laura [Harvey] and Sam [Laity]. Not only do they create a positive environment for the players, but they are great developers and help the players perform at their highest level.