Reign Transfer Jordyn Huitema to Chicago for $500K

Just three days before the start of the 2026 NWSL season, the Seattle Reign announced they transferred starting striker Jordyn Huitema to the Chicago Stars for a fee of $500,000 on Thursday. The deal brings in $200,000 in allocation money and $300,000 in intra-league transfer money. The move signals the largest outgoing transfer fee in club history.

The allocation money can be used in trades or to eat up cap hits in other deals, while the intra-league funds can be put toward transfer funds. Seattle will likely hold off until the summer window before making a move.

Huitema, 24, spent four years in Seattle, with her 70 games played with the Reign ranking 11th in club history, while her 13 goals rank eighth. The Canadian forward from British Columbia is currently a starter with her national team and started in 18 of her 22 games with the Reign last season for three goals and two assists.