Reign FC started their 2019 season with a road trip to face the Houston Dash, leaving with a point after a 1-1 draw. Overall, the game felt very much like you might expect for a season opener, with both teams looking a bit rusty, and Reign FC players in particular struggling to connect passes effectively and failing to move in anticipation of passes. Although the team only conceded one goal due to these errors, Houston had several other dangerous opportunities that were only denied by quality goalkeeping or last-ditch tackles and blocks.
The team rolled out in its typical 4-3-3 / 4-2-3-1 formation, with most of the width provided by the fullbacks pressing forward, and the midfield forming a more central triangle.