The NWSL Challenge Cup is coming back. Earlier this week, the full schedule for the tournament was unveiled, with the competition this time serving as something of an opening act to the return of a full NWSL regular season. As OL Reign continue their training camp to prepare for the competition, forward Jasmyne Spencer enters her fourth season with the club. Spencer has played in the NWSL since the inaugural season of 2013, and like many players in the league, has done several tours abroad between league seasons.
Longevity like this in any professional sport is far from guaranteed, but Spencer attributed her longevity to three points:
Her health:
First and foremost, being able to stay healthy.