It must be solved<\/a>. The best hope is a large step forward by the youngsters who are not yet a regular in the WNT conversations.<\/p>\n Evens or odds<\/p>\n If you like tactical variation the Reign are for you. They’ll mix up even and odd backlines throughout the early season, testing different groups. At least one winger can also be a wingback and even fullback. At least one fullback can be a centerback, wingback or winger.<\/p>\n A big name forward can be a CAM. Fishlock can be a CAM or a DM.<\/p>\n The flexibility is a lot of fun for the tactics nerds. When combined with youth it is also a text for Laura Harvey’s skills in combining talent, training the next level of excellence and her ability to adjust on the fly. If history is right she’ll pass those tests.<\/p>\n Lynn back<\/p>\n Ready to join at some point is NWSL legend Lynn Biyendolo. After missing much of 2025 after being last winter’s major signing, Biyendolo is now away from soccer expecting a child. Lynn’s return is difficult to project as club and country are centering her health (mental and physical) rather than pushing aggressively.<\/p>\n A fall return of one of the greatest attacking talents in women’s soccer history could do a lot for Reign’s playoff chances this fall.<\/p>\n It will only be possible when everything else is right for Lynn.<\/p>\n Summer addition<\/p>\n After this week’s roster shuffle Reign fans should expect more acquisitions. The budget space opened up by a top 5 transfer in league history<\/a> is huge. Yes, Jordyn Huitema was a young player with promise. In 2026 Reign don’t need promise. They need production. $500,000 can help solve that production problem.<\/p>\n Use our affiliate links<\/a>\u00a0to support your bloggers when buying merch and tickets.<\/p>\n Enjoying this content? <\/p>\n Sign up to get it delivered to your inbox everyday.<\/p>\n No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.<\/p>\n Catching up on Sounder at HeartHere’s what you missed on the site this week.Sounders<\/p>\n Next match: Sunday, March 15 at San Jose Earthquakes | 4 pm PT | Apple TV<\/p>\n Recapping the 3-0 CCC win<\/p>\n Other stories<\/p>\n Reign<\/p>\n Next match: Sunday, March 15 at Orlando Pride | 1 pm PT | Victory+ (a new free-to-view partner of the NWSL<\/a>)<\/p>\n Defiance<\/p>\n Next match: Saturday, March 14 vs. San Jose Earthquake II | 7 pm PT |\u00a0MLSNextPro.com<\/a><\/p>\n Looking back at the newsEverything else you need to know<\/p>\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aWaQ8vPM.png\")
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