1.   Henderson broke camp with the Padres in a reserve role.

2.   After starting for UC Santa Barbara, Clinesmith is adjusting to a reserve role in the WNBA.

3.   Alexi Lalas played a reserve role last year after returning from a one-year retirement.

4.   Burns had not started a World Cup qualifier and appeared to be resigned to a low-profile reserve role.

5.   But he started Saturday after playing in a reserve role in four other games and he has done well creating chances for himself and others.

6.   Chaput also has played a reserve role.

7.   Four years ago, he might not have tolerated a reserve role.

8.   Four years ago, bench players did not accept their reserve roles and complained loudly.

9.   Hardaway, a starter his entire career, is prepared to play a reserve role, Nelson said.

10.   He came back in the middle of last season to play in a reserve role.