Reyna René Reyes Stubblefield (born 16 February 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a full-back for National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club Portland Thorns. Born in the United States, Reyes represents Mexico internationally.

Early life and college career

Reyes was born and raised in Garland, Texas, to a Mexican father and an American mother.[3] She attended Naaman Forest High School in Garland.[3]

Alabama Crimson Tide

Reyes committed to play college soccer for the University of Alabama, making her debut for the Crimson Tide on 23 August 2019 in a 1–0 defeat vs. BYU.[4] Reyes was a key member of a formidable Alabama team, which included: Felicia Knox, Ashlynn Serepca, Riley Parker and Riley Tanner.

Club career

Portland Thorns

On 12 January 2023, Portland Thorns FC of the National Women's Soccer League selected Reyes with the fifth overall pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft.[5] However, she was prohibited by league rules from negotiating a contract until she was sufficiently recovered from a preseason injury to train with the Thorns.

On 25 March 2023, Reyes signed a two-year contract with an option for a third year with Thorns FC.[6] She made her professional debut as a 90th-minute substitute on 1 April 2023 against the Kansas City Current.[7] On 26 May 2023, Reyes scored her first professional goal in a 1–1 draw against San Diego Wave FC.[8]

On 11 October 2024, Reyes assisted Morgan Weaver from a corner kick to open a 2–0 victory over the Orlando Pride, helping hand the league leaders their first loss of the season.[9]

International career

Reyes represented Mexico at two FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup editions (2016 and 2018), the 2018 CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship, the 2019 Sud Ladies Cup and the 2020 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship.[2] She made her senior debut on 24 February 2021 in a 0–0 friendly home draw against Costa Rica.[10][11]

Career statistics

College

Team Season Regular season SEC Tournament NCAA Tournament Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Alabama Crimson Tide 2019 SEC 16 2 2 1 18 3
202021 13 2 1 0 14 2
2021 17 3 1 0 2 0 20 3
2022 19 6 3 0 5 2 27 8
Total 65 13 7 1 7 2 79 16

Club

As of match played September 21, 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup[a] Playoffs[b] International Cups Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Portland Thorns FC 2023 NWSL 20 1 5 1 1 0 26 2
2024 20 0 3 0 23 0
2025 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 40 1 5 1 1 0 3 0 49 2
  1. ^ Includes the NWSL Challenge Cup
  2. ^ Includes NWSL Playoffs

References

  1. ^ "FIFA U-17 Women's WC Uruguay 2018 – List of Players: Mexico" (PDF). FIFA. 5 November 2018. p. 11. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  2. ^ a b Reyna Reyes at Soccerway. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "Reyna Reyes – Soccer". University of Alabama Athletics. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  4. ^ "BYU vs. Alabama box score" (PDF). rolltide.com. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
  5. ^ Yang, Steph (12 January 2023). "NWSL draft live: Alyssa Thompson goes No. 1; Three FSU players taken in first round". The Athletic. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  6. ^ Clarke, Ryan (25 March 2023). "Portland Thorns sign first-round draft pick Reyna Reyes". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  7. ^ Clarke, Ryan (1 April 2023). "Portland Thorns, led by first career hat trick from Sophia Smith, secure 4-1 road win over Kansas City Current". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  8. ^ Clarke, Ryan (26 May 2023). "On late header by Reyna Reyes, Portland Thorns pull out 1-1 draw at San Diego Wave". The Oregonian. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  9. ^ Peterson, Anne M. (12 October 2024). "Portland Thorns beat Pride 2-0, handing Orlando its 1st loss of the season". Associated Press. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
  10. ^ Sainz, Rubén (23 February 2021). "Debuta Silvana Flores en empate sin goles entre México y Costa Rica". TUDN (in Spanish). Retrieved 24 February 2021.
  11. ^ "Mexico vs. Costa Rica Match Report – Tuesday February 23, 2021". FBref.com. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
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