OL Reign add Rose Lavelle for the 2021 season
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Another week, another world-class player joining OL Reign for the 2021 season.
OL Reign today announced that U.S. Women’s National Team midfielder Rose Lavelle will immediately join OL Reign as a U.S. allocated player. While initial rumors had indicated she’d be joining the Reign after the Olympics, the Reign confirmed Lavelle will start training with the club on May 26 and is expected to be available for selection in the next home match against the Washington Spirit on May 30.
“We believe Rose has the ability to be the best player in the world. She is an extraordinary talent that is the perfect fit for our long-term vision for the team,” said OL Reign CEO Bill Predmore. “From the moment the trade became a possibility last year we have been focused on finding a way to bring her to the club. We are thrilled to add her to the squad and believe she can play a key role in our efforts to compete for a championshi
#FAWSL: Chelsea Women retain title, Robins relegated
#FAWSL: Chelsea Women retain title, Robins relegated Chelsea s Fran Kirby celebrates scoring the second goal with Sam Kerr. (Photo: John Walton via Imag0)
Chelsea defeated Reading to retain the Barclays FA Women’s Super League title, while Bristol City were relegated following a loss at Brighton.
Final day results:
Chelsea 5-0 Reading
Chelsea champions again
Chelsea ran out 5-0 winners over Reading to make it back-to-back WSL titles.
The hosts could not have asked for a better start, as Melanie Leupolz scored with a first-time strike via a Jess Carter corner kick, just over a minute into the match.
WHAT HAPPENED
We secured qualification for the 2021/22 Women’s Champions League on Sunday, despite being held to a goalless draw by Aston Villa on the final day of the Women’s Super League season.
It was a frustrating way for Joe Montemurro’s side to end their impressive nine-game winning streak, but with 48 points on the board, third place is ours over Manchester United, and we’ve achieved one of our key targets for the season.
We made four changes from our 2-1 victory over Everton last week with Lydia Williams, Leonie Maier, Lotte Wubben-Moy and Jill Roord all returning to the starting XI. Jordan Nobbs started out on the left wing, while Steph Catley came off the bench to pick up some more valuable gametime as she looks to build up match sharpness.