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“Being able to make those game-changing plays to win the game for us, those are things that appeal to me and I’m sure to appeal to all of us as D-linemen,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Reyna, one of the most gifted players in the U.S. talent pool, was named to the team despite having played just one full 90-minute game for club or country in the last four years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

“We can play this game for a couple more months, or maybe even years, but eventually it will catch up to us.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Stalwarts of Chelsea's title-winning sides under Emma Hayes bode farewell to the club on Saturday, with Sam Kerr playing her final game for the club and Millie Bright being honoured after retiring earlier this month.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Like Francis Gary Powers, she was out of the game for now.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin