OL Reign announced today that club captain Lauren Barnes has been signed to a new one-year deal with a one-year option. The left-footed defender has been a staple on the backline, primarily as centerback but also left back, for the last nine seasons.
The 2016 NWSL Defender of the Year, Barnes has made the most appearances of any player for the Reign, with 183 across all competitions. During the 2021 season, Barnes made 22 appearances for the club, playing almost 1,900 minutes. She managed 64 clearances and 40 interceptions to go along with 15 key passes.