BREAKING: OUR OLReign HAVE EXTENDED CAPTAIN LU BARNES THROUGH 2024!!! “I care so deeply for this club, my coaches and teammates, this city and our fans, which is why there is no other place I would rather play,” said defender Lu Barnes. “For over a decade, we’ve built a special culture here that is hard to replicate elsewhere, and I’m committed to using my experience to help lead us towards our goals on the field and in the community that we proudly represent.” Known as one of the most decorated players in NWSL history, the two-time NWSL Best XI First Team (2015-2016) and two-time NWSL Best XI Second Team (2014, 2019) selection leads the league in appearances (189), starts (185) and minutes played (16,369) – nearly 1,000 more minutes than the second-most player – becoming the first player in NWSL history to reach the milestone of 15,000 minutes played. Equally impressive, the veteran is just one of 10 players to make at least one appearance in every NWSL season and is one of just fiv...