On this occasion, it's not actually Rapinoe who is driving change but her co-captain at OL Reign in the National Women's Soccer League, Lauren Barnes. Lauren's latest brainwave is a sustainable kit aimed at providing professional athletes, in this initial instance her OL Reign team-mates, with an array of products that fit their daily needs and prioritise saving the environment. I think at this point we're probably the most sustainable club in the NWSL and that's our goal," says Barnes. But it's making a difference and as a result, OL Reign is considering a community garden relating to the team's carbon footprint. OL Reign have been close to glory on a number of occasions, notably back in 2014 and 2015 when they made the championship game and the last two campaigns where they have reached the semi-finals.

Source: Sky sports April 06, 2021 19:04 UTC