WATCH: Reign Break Scoreless Streak, Beat Expansion Boston 2-1
Emerald City Spectrum reporter Qasim Ali breaks down a 2-1 win for the Seattle Reign over the Boston Legacy (2-6-3) on Friday night. Seattle improved to 4-4-2 and broke a five-game scoreless streak thanks to goals from Sofia Huerta and Maddie Dahlien, conceding a late stoppage-time goal to spoil a clean-sheet performance.
Reign Lose Jess Fishlock, Get Pounded 3-0 By Utah in Lumen Field Opener
The Seattle Reign endured their toughest loss of the season on Sunday night, dropping their first game of 2026 at Lumen Field in a 3-0 drubbing to the Utah Royals to drop Seattle to 3-2-1 (fourth in NWSL)
The Reign conceded just 50 seconds in before giving up another goal in the seventh. The game slipped out of control in first-half stoppage time, as the Royals put away their third to pull away. Though Seattle put together some solid looks and hit the woodwork twice, its positive momentum came to a screeching halt when captain Jess Fishlock landed awkwardly on her left ankle midway through the second half.
The injury, which head coach Laura Harvey didn't have updates on postgame, was bad enough to warrant an aircast and a stretcher — a sign of a possible bone break for the 39-year Welsh star. Fishlock announced earlier this week that she would retire from football at the end of the 2026 season.
Reign Bounce Back in Spokane, Revive Offense Against Current
The rearview mirror.
That's where the Seattle Reign put last Friday’s 2-0 loss to the nine-player their rival Portland Thorns with a 3-0 win over the defending NWSL Shield champion Kansas City Current on Wednesday night at ONE Spokane Stadium.
Angrahad James-Turner opened the scoring in the 18th minute with her first goal since 2024, while Brittany Ratcliffe found her second goal with the team, and Maddie Mercado netted her first goal of 2026. Sofia Huerta, the NWSL's all-time assist leader, had a hand in the last two goals to push her career assist tally to 33 as the Reign improved to 2-1-0.
Keeper Claudia Dickey also picked up the clean sheet, as her 14th career zero-spot moved her into first place in club history.
With Lumen Field nearing the end of its World Cup renovations, the team is spending its next two games east of the Cascades. It's safe to say this midweek shellacking of a rotating Current side (1-2-0) was a good way to get things rolling.
Recapping Reign's Offseason So Far: Productive Coachella Trip Wraps Up
The Seattle Reign are about as short-handed as a team can be right now. With players like forward Maddie Dahlien, keeper Claudia Dickey, defender Jordyn Bugg, forward Jordyn Huitema and others away on international duty, the Reign had assistant coaches playing keeper at times in Thursday's practice at Starfire Sports in Tukwila.
With the current international break looming, Seattle used the last two weeks to travel to California for the Coachella Valley Invitational for the second straight season. The team played two closed-door scrimmages against San Diego and Utah and one televised friendly against Angel City, a 1-0 win.
Young Reign Roster 24 Players After Personnel Decision Announcement
The Seattle Reign announced their post-2025 roster decisions on Tuesday morning as the franchise values youth moving forward.
WATCH: Critical Decision Day Awaits Reign FC vs. Orlando
The No. 4 Seattle Reign will take on the No. 3 Orlando Pride on the road on Sunday to decide where Seattle finishes in the playoff race on Decision Day, as they could end up anywhere from the third seed all the way down the seventh.
Reign Send Out Barnes With Playoff-Clinching Win in Regular Season Home Finale
The Seattle Reign outlasted the Utah Royals 2-1 on Friday night to clinch a playoff spot as they honored league legend Lauren Barnes after her retirement announcement earlier this week.
Reign Avert Complete Disaster, Draw With Lowly Bay FC
The No. 5 Seattle Reign played to a draw with No. 13 Bay FC thanks to a late goal from Jess Fishlock on Friday night.
Takeaways: Reign Steal a Scoreless Draw Against Gotham, Remain in Fourth Place
The Seattle Reign weathered plenty of opposing opportunities on the road to play to a 0-0 result against Gotham FC on Sunday afternoon.
Reign Face Gotham with Chance to Leap into Third Place
The No. 5 Seattle Reign will head to New Jersey on Sunday to face No. 3 Gotham FC with a chance to move up in the postseason race. How do they stack up with their late-season opponent?
Reign FC Looking to Hold Off Courage in Crucial Sunday Clash
The North Carolina Courage are just two points behind the Seattle Reign in the NWSL table with five games to play as each team fights for postseason seeding, making Sunday’s matchup a critical one for both squads.
Reign Swept Away by Shield-Winning Current in Frustrating Loss
The Seattle Reign couldn't find a timely goal on Saturday night, dropping a road date with the league juggernaut Kansas City 2-0.
Playoff Frenzy Continues for Reign as Louisville Comes to Town
The Reign currently sit in the NWSL's seventh seed, while Louisville resides in the eighth spot with seven games to play. Can Seattle land a key win for playoff seeding?
Reign Take on Fast-Paced and Trending Spirit Squad
Seattle Reign FC has drawn in three straight matches heading into a Sunday road date with the No. 2-seeded Washington Spirit.
Reign Battle to Scoreless Draw with San Diego
The Seattle Reign battled to a 0-0 result against the third-seeded San Diego Wave on Friday night, despite losing possession rather significantly. Despite the split points, it was a positive result for the young squad.
Reign Look to Get Back in Win Column Against a Tough San Diego Squad
Seattle hasn't won since August 1 heading into a home matchup with the No. 3 San Diego Wave on Friday. Can they right the ship as an underdog?
Reign Steals a Draw with Houston After Resting Key Players
Seattle Reign FC played to a draw against the Houston Dash on Sunday night as Jordyn Huitema's goal earned the team a point on the road with usual starters on the bench.
Reign Prepares for Thorns Grudge Match with Standings on the Line
Seattle Reign FC comes into Sunday's battle with their heated rivals in the Portland Thorns just two ahead in the NWSL standings. The all-time series is also tied at 16 wins apiece.
Reign Overcome Slow Start, Down Angel City 2-0 Thanks to Fishlock’s Second Half
Seattle Reign FC took down Angel City FC 2-0 on Friday night after Jess Fishlock used a brilliant second half to pace Seattle’s offense.
Reign Take Down Urawa Red Diamonds in Friendly, Prepare for NWSL Restart
Seattle Reign FC defeated the Urawa Red Diamonds 2-1 in an international friendly on Sunday afternoon. Sofia Huerta scores both goals in her first Reign action since August 2024.
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