Liverpool will open its title defense vs. Leeds United, while Man City and Man United will get a late start after playing deep into European competition.
Lavelle, 25, played this past season for the Washington Spirit of the NWSL. Her move to Manchester City will pair her with fellow USWNT star Sam Mewis.
Is it as simple as Pep Guardiola overthinking his tactics for a big game again? It goes beyond that, but there's been a recurring pattern during his time on the Man City bench, and a loss to Lyon is the latest evidence.