American–Mexican footballer (born 2001)
In this
Spanish name , the first or paternal
surname is
Reyes and the second or maternal family name is
Stubblefield .
Reyna René Reyes Stubblefield (born 16 February 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or defender for NWSL club Portland Thorns . Born in the United States , Reyes also plays for the Mexico women's national team .
Early life
Reyes was born and raised in Garland , Texas to a Mexican father and an American mother.[ 3]
High school and college career
Prior to college, Reyes attended Naaman Forest High School in Garland, Texas.[ 3]
Reyes committed to play 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
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]
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 .[ 9] [ 10]
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
2020– 21
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
Career total
40
1
5
1
1
0
3
0
49
2
References
External links
Player of the Year Offensive Player of the Year Defensive Player of the Year Forward of the Year Midfielder of the Year Defender of the Year Goalkeeper of the Year