Lauren Barnes is an American former professional soccer player whose career as a defender spanned more than a decade and made her one of the most durable and decorated players in early NWSL history. This tag page collects news, match reports, interviews, and announcements tied to her career, including her tenure with Seattle Reign FC, her loan spells with Melbourne Victory, Melbourne City, and Kristianstads DFF, and her record-setting milestones in the NWSL. Coverage includes her three NWSL Shield wins, her 2016 Defender of the Year award, her 250th regular-season NWSL appearance on October 10, 2025, and the Reign’s October 13, 2025 announcement of her retirement at the end of the 2025 season.
