When the Seattle Reign FC took the field in the inaugural NWSL season in 2013, it’s fair to say it was equal parts excitement and mystery as to what would this team be like - and who would make up this team. US internationals Megan Rapinoe, Hope Solo, and Amy Rodriguez made the headlines as the US allocated players, but who else was going to make up the inaugural squad?
Like any sport that has a draft for those leaving the college game and hoping to continue on as a professional, if you are selected in the later rounds the odds are not in your favor.