2023 OL Reign season

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The 2023 OL Reign season was the team's eleventh season of play and their eleventh season in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), the top division of women's soccer in the United States.

Majority ownerOL Groupe
CEOVincent Berthillot
Head coachLaura Harvey
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OL Reign
2023 season
Majority ownerOL Groupe
CEOVincent Berthillot
Head coachLaura Harvey
StadiumLumen Field
NWSL4th of 12
PlayoffsRunners-up
Challenge CupSemifinals
Top goalscorerLeague: Bethany Balcer (6)
All: Bethany Balcer
Jordyn Huitema (7)
Highest home attendance42,054 (vs. POR, June 3 doubleheader)
34,130 (vs. WSH, Oct. 6)
Lowest home attendance3,906 (vs. LOU, Sep. 6)
Average home league attendance13,609
 2022
2024 
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On October 6, 2023, the club set a NWSL record for standalone attendance with 34,130 spectators at Lumen Field for a regular season match against the Washington Spirit. The match was the final home game for Megan Rapinoe, who announced her intent to retire at the end of the season.[1]

Team

Coaching staff

As of August 11, 2023.[2][3]
More information Position, Name ...
Position Name
Head coach Laura Harvey
Head assistant coach Scott Parkinson
Assistant coach Kate Norton
Goalkeeper coach Ljupčo Kmetovski
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Roster

As of September 21, 2023.[2]
More information No., Nat. ...
No. Nat. Name Date of birth (age) Since Previous team Notes[a]
Goalkeepers
18 United States Laurel Ivory (1999-08-28)August 28, 1999 (aged 23) 2022 United States Virginia Cavaliers
28 United States Maia Pérez (1999-10-19)October 19, 1999 (aged 23) 2023 France GPSO 92 Issy
30 United States Claudia Dickey (2000-01-06)January 6, 2000 (aged 23) 2022 United States North Carolina Tar Heels
Defenders
2 United States Emily Sonnett (1993-11-25)November 25, 1993 (aged 29) 2023 United States Washington Spirit
3 United States Lauren Barnes (captain) (1989-05-31)May 31, 1989 (aged 33) 2013 United States Philadelphia Independence
4 United States Alana Cook (1997-04-11)April 11, 1997 (aged 25) 2021 France Paris Saint-Germain
11 United States Sofia Huerta (1992-12-14)December 14, 1992 (aged 30) 2020 Australia Sydney FC
14 Mexico Jimena López (1999-01-30)January 30, 1999 (aged 24) 2021 Spain SD Eibar INT, LOA
17 United States Sam Hiatt (1998-01-06)January 6, 1998 (aged 25) 2020 United States Stanford Cardinal
20 United States Alyssa Malonson (1999-04-09)April 9, 1999 (aged 23) 2022 United States Auburn Tigers
21 United States Phoebe McClernon (1997-12-13)December 13, 1997 (aged 25) 2022 United States Orlando Pride
22 United States Ryanne Brown (1999-01-21)January 21, 1999 (aged 24) 2022 United States Wake Forest Demon Deacons
25 United States Shae Holmes (2000-03-08)March 8, 2000 (aged 23) 2023 United States Washington Huskies
Midfielders
5 Canada Quinn (1995-08-11)August 11, 1995 (aged 27) 2019 France Paris FC
6 Brazil Angelina (2000-01-26)January 26, 2000 (aged 23) 2021 Brazil Palmeiras
7 United States Nikki Stanton (1990-10-26)October 26, 1990 (aged 32) 2022 United States Chicago Red Stars
10 Wales Jess Fishlock (1987-01-14)January 14, 1987 (aged 36) 2013 England Bristol Academy
12 United States Olivia Athens (1998-08-01)August 1, 1998 (aged 24) 2022 United States UCLA Bruins
13 United States Marley Canales (1997-11-16)November 16, 1997 (aged 25) 2022 United States UCLA Bruins
16 United States Rose Lavelle (1995-05-14)May 14, 1995 (aged 27) 2021 England Manchester City
19 Brazil Luany (2003-02-03)February 3, 2003 (aged 20) 2023 Brazil Grêmio INT, LOA
33 United States Olivia Van der Jagt (1999-07-21)July 21, 1999 (aged 23) 2022 United States Washington Huskies
Forwards
8 United States Bethany Balcer (1997-03-07)March 7, 1997 (aged 26) 2019 United States Spring Arbor Cougars
9 Canada Jordyn Huitema (2001-05-08)May 8, 2001 (aged 21) 2022 France Paris Saint-Germain INT
15 United States Megan Rapinoe (1985-07-05)July 5, 1985 (aged 37) 2013 France Lyon
23 United States Tziarra King (1998-08-24)August 24, 1998 (aged 24) 2021 United States Utah Royals
24 United States Veronica Latsko (1995-12-12)December 12, 1995 (aged 27) 2022 United States Houston Dash
34 United States Elyse Bennett (1999-12-27)December 27, 1999 (aged 23) 2023 United States Kansas City Current
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  1. denotes a season-ending injury.

Competitions

  Win   Tie   Loss

All times are in PT unless otherwise noted.

Preseason and friendlies

February 25, 2023 OL Reign 3–1 Club América Tukwila, Washington
7:30 pm
Report Stadium: Starfire Stadium
Attendance: 2,666
Referee: Karen Callado

Thorns Preseason Tournament

March 15, 2023 OL Reign 0–2 Racing Louisville FC Portland, Oregon
5:00 pm Report
Stadium: Providence Park
March 18, 2023 Portland Thorns FC 0–1 OL Reign Portland, Oregon
7:30 pm
Report
Stadium: Providence Park

Regular season

March 26, 2023 1 Washington Spirit 1–0 OL Reign Washington, D.C.
1:00 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: Audi Field
Attendance: 11,281
Referee: Alyssa Nichols
April 1, 2023 2 NJ/NY Gotham FC 0–2 OL Reign Harrison, New Jersey
4:30 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 7,534
Referee: Brad Jensen
April 15, 2023 3 OL Reign 1–0 San Diego Wave FC Seattle, Washington
7:00 pm Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 9,219
Referee: Tori Penso
April 22, 2023 4 OL Reign 5–2 Chicago Red Stars Seattle, Washington
12:30 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 6,186
Referee: JC Griggs
April 29, 2023 5 Racing Louisville FC 2–2 OL Reign Louisville, Kentucky
4:30 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium
Attendance: 6,185
Referee: Eric Tattersall
May 6, 2023 6 OL Reign 2–0 Houston Dash Seattle, Washington
7:00 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 6,132
Referee: Brandon Stevis
May 14, 2023 7 North Carolina Courage 1–0 OL Reign Cary, North Carolina
12:00 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: WakeMed Soccer Park
Attendance: 4,059
Referee: Alex Billeter
May 21, 2023 8 OL Reign 1–4 NJ/NY Gotham FC Seattle, Washington
3:00 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 8,146
Referee: Katja Koroleva
May 27, 2023 9 OL Reign 4–1 Angel City FC Seattle, Washington
12:30 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 7,620
Referee: Thomas Snyder
June 3, 2023 10 OL Reign 0–2 Portland Thorns FC Seattle, Washington
5:00 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 42,054[a]
Referee: Brad Jensen
June 10, 2023 11 OL Reign 2–1 Kansas City Current Seattle, Washington
7:00 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 8,271
Referee: Elijio Arreguin
June 17, 2023 12 Houston Dash 0–0 OL Reign Houston, Texas
5:30 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
Attendance: 8,128
Referee: Danielle Chesky
June 24, 2023 13 San Diego Wave FC 1–2 OL Reign San Diego, California
7:00 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium
Attendance: 22,682
Referee: Natalie Simon
July 1, 2023 14 OL Reign 2–2 Racing Louisville FC Seattle, Washington
12:30 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 7,495
Referee: Alex Billeter
July 7, 2023 15 Orlando Pride 1–0 OL Reign Orlando, Florida
4:00 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: Exploria Stadium
Attendance: 6,424
Referee: JC Griggs
August 18, 2023 16 Kansas City Current 1–0 OL Reign Kansas City, Kansas
5:00 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: Children's Mercy Park
Attendance: 13,455
Referee: Karen Callado
August 27, 2023 17 Angel City FC 2–1 OL Reign Los Angeles, California
5:00 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: BMO Stadium
Attendance: 22,000
Referee: Brad Jensen
September 3, 2023 18 OL Reign 1–0 Orlando Pride Seattle, Washington
3:00 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 10,106
Referee: Ricardo Fierro
September 16, 2023 19 Portland Thorns FC 2–0 OL Reign Portland, Oregon
7:30 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 25,218
Referee: Katja Koroleva
October 1, 2023 20 OL Reign 1–1 North Carolina Courage Seattle, Washington
5:00 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 10,345
Referee: Elton Garcia
October 6, 2023 21 OL Reign 0–0 Washington Spirit Seattle, Washington
5:00 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 34,130
Referee: Thomas Snyder
October 15, 2023 22 Chicago Red Stars 0–3 OL Reign Bridgeview, Illinois
2:00 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: SeatGeek Stadium
Attendance: 8,004
Referee: Anya Voigt

Regular-season standings

More information Pos, Pld ...
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 San Diego Wave FC (S) 22 11 4 7 31 22 +9 37 NWSL Shield, Playoff semifinals, and CONCACAF W Champions Cup
2 Portland Thorns FC 22 10 5 7 42 32 +10 35 Playoff semifinals and W Champions Cup
3 North Carolina Courage 22 9 6 7 29 22 +7 33 Playoff quarterfinals
4 OL Reign 22 9 5 8 29 24 +5 32
5 Angel City FC 22 8 7 7 31 30 +1 31
6 NJ/NY Gotham FC (C) 22 8 7 7 25 24 +1 31
7 Orlando Pride 22 10 1 11 27 28 1 31
8 Washington Spirit 22 7 9 6 26 29 3 30
9 Racing Louisville FC 22 6 9 7 25 24 +1 27
10 Houston Dash 22 6 8 8 16 18 2 26
11 Kansas City Current 22 8 2 12 30 36 6 26
12 Chicago Red Stars 22 7 3 12 28 50 22 24
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Source: NWSL
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
(C) Champions and W Champions Cup; (S) NWSL Shield
Results summary
More information Overall, Home ...
OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
22 9 5 8 29 24  +5 32 6 3 2 19 13  +6 3 2 6 10 11  −1
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Last updated: October 15, 2023.
Source: NWSLsoccer.com

Results by matchday
More information Matchday, Stadium ...
Matchday12345678910111213141516171819202122
StadiumAAHHAHAHHHHAAHAAAHAHHA
ResultLWWWDWLLWLWDWDLLLWLDDW
Position[b]11542212525423334645664
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Updated to match(es) played on October 15, 2023. Source: NWSLsoccer.com
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
  1. The June 3 match against Portland was part of a doubleheader with Seattle Sounders FC. The attendance figure reflects the tickets counted for the Sounders match.[4]
  2. RGN's position at the end of the day on which their match was played.

Playoffs

October 20, 2023 First round OL Reign 1–0 Angel City FC Seattle, Washington
7:00 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 12,152
Referee: Brad Jensen
November 5, 2023 Semifinals San Diego Wave FC 0–1 OL Reign San Diego, California
6:30 pm Box
Report
Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium
Attendance: 32,262
Referee: Natalie Simon
November 11, 2023 Championship OL Reign 1–2 NJ/NY Gotham FC San Diego, California
2:00 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium
Attendance: 25,011

Challenge Cup

Group stage

April 19, 2023 Angel City FC 0–2 OL Reign Los Angeles, California
7:00 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: BMO Stadium
Attendance: 10,021
Referee: Anya Voigt
May 3, 2023 OL Reign 0–0 Angel City FC Seattle, Washington
7:00 pm Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 5,511
Referee: Adam Kilpatrick
May 31, 2023 San Diego Wave FC 0–3 OL Reign San Diego, California
7:00 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium
Attendance: 9,763
Referee: Anya Voigt
June 28, 2023 Portland Thorns FC 0–1 OL Reign Portland, Oregon
7:30 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 16,252
Referee: Matt Thompson
July 28, 2023 OL Reign 1–0 San Diego Wave FC Seattle, Washington
7:00 pm
Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 7,513
Referee: Alyssa Nichols
August 6, 2023 OL Reign 0–0 Portland Thorns FC Seattle, Washington
5:00 pm Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 12,061
Referee: Matthew Corrigan
Divisional standings

More information Pos, Pld ...
Pos Team Pld W T L GF GA GD Pts Qualification RGN LA POR SD
1 OL Reign 6 4 2 0 7 0 +7 14 Advance to knockout stage 0–0 0–0 1–0
2 Angel City FC 6 2 2 2 7 8 1 8 0–2 2–1 2–1
3 Portland Thorns FC 6 2 1 3 8 7 +1 7 0–1 3–2 4–1
4 San Diego Wave FC 6 1 1 4 4 11 7 4 0–3 1–1 1–0
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Source: NWSL

Knockout stage

September 6, 2023 Semifinal OL Reign 0–1 Racing Louisville FC Seattle, Washington
7:00 pm Box
Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 3,906
Referee: Natalie Simon

Appearances and goals

As of November 11, 2023; only players who have made appearances are listed.
More information No., Pos ...
No. Pos Nat Player TotalRegular seasonPlayoffsChallenge Cup
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Goalkeepers:
18 GK United States USA Laurel Ivory 40000040
30 GK United States USA Claudia Dickey 120603030
Defenders:
2 DF United States USA Emily Sonnett 250190302+10
3 DF United States USA Lauren Barnes 290220300+40
4 DF United States USA Alana Cook 2301803020
11 DF United States USA Sofia Huerta 24116+11302+20
17 DF United States USA Sam Hiatt 220160004+20
20 DF United States USA Alyssa Malonson 900+40002+30
21 DF United States USA Phoebe McClernon 1608+10303+10
22 DF United States USA Ryanne Brown 1714+70005+11
25 DF United States USA Shae Holmes 1202+300070
Midfielders:
5 MF Canada CAN Quinn 2019+611+2020
6 MF Brazil BRA Angelina 500+400010
7 MF United States USA Nikki Stanton 2202+1300+1060
10 MF Wales WAL Jess Fishlock 23416+14300+30
12 MF United States USA Olivia Athens 1211+500061
13 MF United States USA Marley Canales 600+20003+10
16 MF United States USA Rose Lavelle 71402+1100
33 MF United States USA Olivia Van der Jagt 24112+510+203+20
Forwards:
8 FW United States USA Bethany Balcer 29719+360+302+21
9 FW Canada CAN Jordyn Huitema 27714+65301+32
15 FW United States USA Megan Rapinoe 21512+35300+30
23 FW United States USA Tziarra King 2009+500060
24 FW United States USA Veronica Latsko 28610+843270
34 FW United States USA Elyse Bennett 2937+1420+105+21
Players who left the team during the season:
31 MF United States USA Natalie Viggiano 3000000+30
51 FW United States USA McKenzie Weinert 300+200010
54 FW United States USA Jadyn Edwards 1000000+10
91 GK United States USA Phallon Tullis-Joyce 1601600000
Own goals for:
MF France FRA Clarisse Le Bihan (4/19 @ LA) 11000011
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Transfers

For incoming transfers, dates listed are when OL Reign officially signed the players to the roster. Transactions where only the rights to the players are acquired (e.g., draft picks) are not listed. For outgoing transfers, dates listed are when OL Reign officially removed the players from its roster, not when they signed with another team. If a player later signed with another team, her new team will be noted, but the date listed here remains the one when she was officially removed from the OL Reign roster.

Transfers in

More information Date, Player ...
Date Player Pos. Signed From Notes Ref.
January 11, 2023 United States Elyse Bennett FW United States Kansas City Current Acquired, along with the No. 23 pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft, in exchange for $150,000 in allocation money [5]
January 12, 2023 United States Emily Sonnett DF United States Washington Spirit Acquired in exchange for the No. 32 pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft and the natural first-round pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft [6]
February 22, 2023 Brazil Luany MF Brazil Grêmio Transfer [7]
March 25, 2023 United States Shae Holmes DF United States Washington Huskies Draftee [8]
June 26, 2023 United States Jadyn Edwards FW United States New Mexico Lobos National Team Replacement player [9]
June 26, 2023 United States Kelly Fitzgerald MF Denmark HB Køge National Team Replacement player
June 26, 2023 United States Kelly Ann Livingstone DF Denmark Fortuna Hjørring National Team Replacement player
June 26, 2023 United States Natalie Viggiano MF United States Wisconsin Badgers National Team Replacement player
June 26, 2023 United States McKenzie Weinert FW United States Washington Huskies National Team Replacement player
September 21, 2023 United States Maia Pérez GK France GPSO 92 Issy Free [10]
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Draft picks

Draft picks are not automatically signed to the team roster. Only those who are signed to a contract will be listed as incoming transfers.

More information Player, Pos. ...
Player Pos. Previous Team Notes Ref.
United States Shae Holmes DF United States Washington Huskies No. 19 pick [11]
United States Natalie Viggiano MF United States Wisconsin Badgers No. 46 pick
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Transfers out

More information Date, Player ...
Date Player Pos. Destination Team Notes Ref.
November 15, 2022 United States Sinclaire Miramontez DF Waived [12]
November 15, 2022 United States Jodi Ulkekul FW United States Spokane Zephyr Waived [12][13]
November 15, 2022 United States Tobin Heath FW Free [12]
August 23, 2023 United States Jadyn Edwards FW Hungary Ferencváros National Team Replacement period concluded [14][15]
August 23, 2023 United States Kelly Fitzgerald MF National Team Replacement period concluded [14]
August 23, 2023 United States Kelly Ann Livingstone DF United States Carolina Ascent National Team Replacement period concluded [14][16]
August 23, 2023 United States Natalie Viggiano MF Portugal Damaiense National Team Replacement period concluded [14][17]
August 23, 2023 United States McKenzie Weinert FW Australia Melbourne Victory National Team Replacement period concluded [14][18]
September 14, 2023 United States Phallon Tullis-Joyce GK England Manchester United Undisclosed [19]
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Loans out

More information Start, End ...
Start End Player Pos. Destination Team Notes Ref.
March 24, 2023 June 30, 2023 Mexico Jimena López DF Iceland UMF Selfoss [20]
July 3, 2023 June 21, 2024 Mexico Jimena López DF Spain Valencia [21][22]
August 11, 2023 June 30, 2024 Brazil Luany MF Spain Madrid CFF [23]
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New contracts

More information Date, Player ...
Date Player Pos. Notes Ref.
October 28, 2022 Canada Quinn MF Re-signed [24]
November 8, 2022 United States Sam Hiatt DF Re-signed [25]
November 15, 2022 United States Olivia Athens MF Option exercised [12]
November 15, 2022 United States Claudia Dickey GK Option exercised
November 15, 2022 United States Laurel Ivory GK Option exercised
November 15, 2022 United States Olivia Van der Jagt MF Option exercised
December 1, 2022 United States Marley Canales MF Re-signed [26]
January 6, 2023 United States Nikki Stanton MF Re-signed [27]
January 10, 2023 United States Lauren Barnes DF Re-signed [28]
January 11, 2023 United States Megan Rapinoe FW Re-signed [29]
June 2, 2023 United States Elyse Bennett FW Contract extended [30]
July 3, 2023 Mexico Jimena López DF Re-signed [21]
July 26, 2023 United States Veronica Latsko FW Option exercised [31]
July 28, 2023 United States Phoebe McClernon DF Option exercised [32]
August 22, 2023 United States Olivia Van der Jagt MF Contract extended [33]
September 12, 2023 Wales Jess Fishlock MF Option exercised [34]
September 15, 2023 Canada Jordyn Huitema FW Option exercised [35]
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Awards

Challenge Cup All-Tournament Team

Best XI of the Month

More information Month, Player ...
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Player of the Week

More information Week, Player ...
Week Player Ref.
3United States Phallon Tullis-Joyce[40]
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Save of the Week

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