NWSL Seattle Reign FC

OL Reign Re-Signs Midfielder Olivia Athens

Published on December 14, 2023 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Seattle Reign FC News Release


SEATTLE, WA. - OL Reign has re-signed midfielder Olivia Athens through the 2024 NWSL season, the club announced today. Per league and club policy, the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

"Olivia Athens is a player whose trajectory has continued to climb in her time at the club," said general manager Lesle Gallimore. "She is elite with the ball and has an advanced knowledge of the game for a relatively young player. She is competitive and strives for excellence in every part of her life. Her ideas and problem-solving capabilities under pressure have made her a huge asset for us and we're excited to have her back."

Since Athens first signed with OL Reign ahead of the 2022 season, the UCLA graduate has totaled 22 appearances and recorded two goals, 46 duels won, 16 tackles won and nine chances created, across all NWSL competitions.

The second-year midfielder started in all six matches of group play during the 2023 UKG NWSL Challenge Cup, finishing with one goal and the third-most tackles won (12) in the league to help the club advance as the No. 1 overall seed.

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