In collegiate soccer, there are almost no limitations when it comes to making substitutions during a match. Coaches can replace any of the players on the field as many times as they see fit, and can even sub a player out and sub them back in the second half. Although this grants a good deal of leeway as to who gets on the field, most coaches tend to adhere to the standard of giving the starters the bulk of the playing time.
Maryland women’s soccer head coach Ray Leone has completely gone against that standard in 2018.
Through four games, Leone has turned to an average of eight substitutes per contest.