Reyna Reyes

Reyna René Reyes Stubblefield is a professional footballer who plays as a full-back for Portland Thorns of the National Women's Soccer League. Born in the United States, Reyes plays for the Mexico national team. She played college soccer for the Crimson Tide women's soccer|Alabama Crimson Tide] and was drafted fifth overall by the Thorns in the 2023 NWSL Draft.

Early life and college career

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

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. Reyes was a key member of a formidable Alabama team, which included: Felicia Knox, Ashlynn Serepca, Riley Parker and Riley Tanner.

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. 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. She made her professional debut as a 90th-minute substitute on 1 April 2023 against the Kansas City Current. On 26 May 2023, Reyes scored her first professional goal in a 1–1 draw against San Diego Wave FC.
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.