OL Reign was the only team to be on the road for each of the NWSL’s first two weekends of play, spending over a week on the East Coast for their opening match against the Washington Spirit and their second game against Gotham FC. Suffice it to say, players are thrilled to finally be home at Lumen Field when league play continues on April 15. And more than that, they’re hoping to build on the big successes of last season’s move to Lumen, to start with a big home crowd, and to set more attendance records this season.
“No one likes to travel to the East Coast for two weeks when the season starts,” said OL Reign midfielder Jess Fishlock ahead of the team’s season opener.