During the pregame ceremony ahead of OL Reign’s NWSL Challenge Cup opener, all 28 players on the Reign roster — along with the club’s coaching staff — took a knee during the national anthem to show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Even before stepping on the field today, the club shared a united message addressing systemic racism and privilege. Their video asked OL Reign players — and all those watching — to reflect on the impact that privilege has both in and out of the game of soccer. I can’t do the video justice, so just watch it below.