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A blog covering the NWSL club, Seattle Reign FC. Header photo by
@mikerussellfoto.bsky.social
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Van Crisp
about 23 hours ago
Want to catch up with the Reign blundering what should’ve been a win? Enjoy women talking about soccer? Craving the hot takes of 90’s shock-jock radio? Well damn do I have a podcast for you!
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Point in Houston - Ep. 63
Podcast Episode · The Cooler Guild · May 6 · 37m · Video
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cooler-guild/id1749401888?i=1000766488025
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The good: The Reign kept a clean sheet. The bad: So did the Dash. The ugly: Seattle’s goal-scoring drought is now 3 1/2 games.
www.sounderatheart.com/2026/05/reig...
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Reign fight it out with Dash, 0-0
A swampy match in the Texas swamp ends in a scoreless draw.
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2026/05/reign-fight-it-out-with-dash-recap/
7 days ago
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Reign haven’t posted their lineup graphics yet, but this XI is shown on the league’s matchday page for
#HOUvSEA
7 days ago
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Two local watch party options for today’s game:
@royalguardsg.bsky.social
will be at Pitch The Baby on Capitol Hill, while the team is sponsoring a watch party at the Columbia City branch of Rough & Tumble
7 days ago
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Susie Rantz
7 days ago
A fun throwback on Sofia Huerta's Instagram today! A wee little SofĂa Cedeño snapping a photo with Huerta when she played at Houston.
#SeattleReign
#NWSL
www.instagram.com/stories/sofi...
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Be a goldfish.
www.sounderatheart.com/2026/05/valk...
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Valkyratings: Eight awful minutes
Much can be said about the Reign's start, most of it bad.
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2026/05/valkyratings-eight-awful-minutes/
7 days ago
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Here is your Seattle Reign availability report for Friday's match against the Houston Dash: OUT: Lynn Biyendolo (Maternity Leave), Jordyn Bugg (Leg), Jess Fishlock (Lower Leg), Ruby Hladek (Leg) This has been your
#ReignFC
injury report
8 days ago
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Congratulations to Reign forward Lynn Biyendolo and her husband Marley on the birth of their child!
www.instagram.com/p/DXu7YNRAWOy/
9 days ago
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Seattle Reign FC
9 days ago
Meet the man behind the iconic claws and posters - Matthew Whilden! 🦞
#TogetherWeReign
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Seattle Reign FC
10 days ago
Cassie's impact goes way beyond the pitch 💙 For the second year in a row, we're proud to announce Cassie Miller as our Lauren Holiday Impact Award nominee, continuing her work with the Nick of Time Foundation. ➡️
rgnfc.com/4mW677q
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Seattle Reign shared a new update on Jess Fishlock: Initial X-rays on Fishlock's ankle were negative, and she is currently undergoing further evaluation and testing. We will share additional updates as more information becomes available.
#SeattleReign
#NWSL
11 days ago
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Steve Voght
12 days ago
Tifo by the Royal Guard ahead of Reign/Royals
#nwsl
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That was a match we'd all like to quickly forget, but which might be seared into memory for a very long time
www.sounderatheart.com/2026/04/seat...
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Seattle Reign fall to Utah Royals, 3-0
Home is not where the heart is as absolutely everything goes wrong for the Reign
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2026/04/seattle-reign-fall-to-utah-royals-3-0/
12 days ago
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Royal Guard SG
12 days ago
*HAPPY MATCH DAY, RGN FAM!! Home Sweet Home! We will have a pregame meet-up at THE HALL on OCCIDENTAL starting around 2:30pm. This bar is right next to the Lumen Field Pro Shop. Address is 589 Occidental Ave S. The Hall is family-friendly! LET'S GO REIGN!!!!
#TogetherAsOne
#heretosupport
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Here is your Seattle Reign availability report for the club's Seattle home opener vs. the Utah Royals: OUT: Lynn Biyendolo (maternity leave), Jordyn Bugg (Leg), Sofia Cedeño (Leg), Ruby Hladek (Leg) This has been your
#ReignFC
injury report.
#NWSL
13 days ago
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The attack might have struggled against Denver, but
@kafkaesquities.bsky.social
saw a lot to like about the Reign’s defensive prowess.
www.sounderatheart.com/2026/04/valk...
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Valkyratings: Summiting deferred
Meza puts in another big performance, but the Reign and Summit split the points
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2026/04/valkyratings-summiting-deferred/
15 days ago
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Ryan Perez
16 days ago
For Seattle Reign FC, the club is on a 10-game unbeaten run at home: WDDWWDWWWD That’s a combined streak of 29 games unbeaten across Washington State. Both clubs return to Lumen Field this weekend looking for more.
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Shameless Reign Stan
16 days ago
The
@theathletic.com
claims Lynn invented Claw-dia but the true story is that one absolutely deranged fan (me) invented and has been building that brand for the best US keeper for years. Please put in the papers that I am annoyed. A thread...
#nwsl
www.nytimes.com/athletic/721...
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We knew it would be coming soon, but that doesn’t make it any easier to say goodbye to the Tiny Dragon.
www.sounderatheart.com/2026/04/jess...
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Jess Fishlock will retire at the end of the 2026 season
The Welsh Dragon burns bright one last time after a 14-year career in Seattle
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2026/04/jess-fishlock-will-retire-at-the-end-of-the-2026-season/
17 days ago
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Susie Rantz
24 days ago
In the USWNT U-20 opening match against the Brazil U-20s over the weekend: - Ainsley McCammon and Emeri Adames started - Jordyn Bugg and Sofia Cedeño subbed on in the 60th minute - McCammon earned an assist on the opening goal!
#SeattleReign
#USWNT
#USYNT
www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026...
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Steven Goff
25 days ago
Ticket sales for USWNT’s first visit to Seattle since July 2017 — vs Japan Tuesday night — have surpassed 35,000. City record for stand-alone women’s match: 34,130. It’s the first match on World Cup grass at Lumen Field — 7 pm PT on TNT, truTV, HBO Max, Universo, Peacock.
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The Reign finish their 3-game Spokane series undefeated and head into the international break in third place
www.sounderatheart.com/2026/04/seat...
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Seattle Reign fight Denver Summit to 0-0 draw
Scoreless in Spokane, the Reign and the Summit played to a tense draw.
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2026/04/seattle-reign-fight-denver-summit-to-0-0-draw/
about 1 month ago
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Royal Guard SG
about 1 month ago
For today’s Reign match, we have a watch party at Rough & Tumble in Columbia City.
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A second Spokane game, a second comfortable win, and a second game in a row where
@kafkaesquities.bsky.social
saw a lot of good things happening
www.sounderatheart.com/2026/04/valk...
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Valkyratings: Everything's coming up Meza
Creator and destroyer, a vintage showing in the midfield.
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2026/04/valkyratings-everythings-coming-up-meza/
about 1 month ago
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Here’s your Reign availability report for tomorrow’s game: OUT: Lynn Biyendolo (Maternity Leave), Maddie Dahlien (Leg), Mia Fishel (Leg), Cassie Miller (Leg - SEI), Holly Ward (Leg) This has been your Seattle Reign FC availability report.
about 1 month ago
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The Reign host Denver Summit tomorrow to wrap up their home-away-from-homestand. Can they make it a perfect three for three at ONE Spokane Stadium?
www.sounderatheart.com/2026/04/matc...
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Match preview: Seattle Reign vs. Denver Summit
The Reign conclude their Spokane homestand against a tough expansion side.
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2026/04/match-preview-seattle-reign-vs-denver-summit/
about 1 month ago
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In her pre-match press conference, Laura Harvey confirmed that Shae Holmes and Jordyn Bugg will travel with the team to Spokane and, pending any issues in their final training session, should be available. Dahlien, Fishel, and Ward still have knocks and will be unavailable.
about 1 month ago
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At least 8 Seattle Reign players will represent their senior and youth national teams during this upcoming FIFA window. That includes Claudia Dickey, who was named to the USWNT roster for a three-game series against Japan, including a match at Lumen Field!!
www.sounderatheart.com/2026/04/eigh...
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Eight Reign players called up for FIFA international window
Claudia Dickey will join the USWNT for three matches, including on April 14 in Seattle.
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2026/04/eighttle-reign-players-called-up-for-fifa-international-window/
about 1 month ago
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This week it’s a double-dub pod as
@thecoolerguild.bsky.social
crew hypes up a 5-goal (which maybe should have been even more?) week in Spokane
www.sounderatheart.com/2026/04/the-...
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The Cooler Guild: So far, so good in Spokane
https://www.sounderatheart.com/content/media/2024/07/
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2026/04/the-cooler-guild-so-far-so-good-in-spokane/
about 1 month ago
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The Reign remain perfect in Spokane and got their third win in four games
www.sounderatheart.com/2026/03/reig...
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Reign strike early, beat Racing Louisville 2-1
Mercado and Mondésir scored in the first half and the Reign held off a late blitz to secure all three points.
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2026/03/reign-strike-early-beat-racing-louisville-2-1/
about 1 month ago
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Royal Guard SG
about 1 month ago
Events for today’s Reign’s home match from Spokane in the image below. Kickoff is at 3:30pm.
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A late update to the Racing availability report now has Emma Sears questionable with an upper body injury, which could be a big absence for them today.
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about 1 month ago
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PRO has put out their weekly recap of all VAR decisions in the NWSL, with the Reign/Thorns hair pulling red one of two calls discussed, complete with audio from the officials reviewing it. (Midweek games will be in next week’s recap.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt2A...
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Inside Video Review: NWSL #2
YouTube video by Professional Referee Organization
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt2AvEoRz7c
about 1 month ago
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It may surprise you to learn that there are a lot more positives to talk about when reviewing performances from a decisive *win*.
www.sounderatheart.com/2026/03/valk...
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Valkyratings: Sofia, Peerless
Sofia Huerta's crossing and creativity carves the Current apart. Repeatedly.
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2026/03/valkyratings-sofia-peerless/
about 1 month ago
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Racing Louisville is a team that looks to strike on the counter and is happy to cede a ton of possession. Can the Reign make something of all the time they'll likely have with the ball tomorrow?
www.sounderatheart.com/2026/03/matc...
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Match preview: Seattle Reign vs. Racing Louisville
The Reign continue their Spokane homestand on Saturday.
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2026/03/match-preview-seattle-reign-vs-racing-louisville-3/
about 1 month ago
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Here is your Reign availability report for tomorrow: OUT: Lynn Biyendolo (Maternity Leave), Jordyn Bugg (Leg), Maddie Dahlien (Leg), Mia Fishel (Leg), Shae Holmes (Lower Leg), Cassie Miller (Leg - SEI) This has been your Seattle Reign FC availability report.
about 1 month ago
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At her pregame press conference Laura Harvey revealed that Jordyn Bugg and Shae Holmes are both “days away” from returning (though not in time for tomorrow), while Mia Fishel is likely out another month. Maddie Dahlien will also be held out for more recovery time after she picked up a knock on Wed.
about 1 month ago
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"I'm proud of the team. Three goals in one half is very, very good." - Sofia Huerta All the highlights, stats, and quotes from Wednesday's 3-0 win.
#SeattleReign
#NWSL
www.sounderatheart.com/2026/03/reig...
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Reign vs. Current: Highlights, stats, quotes
The Reign put on a first-half offensive show, defeating the Current 3-0.
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2026/03/reign-vs-current-highlights-stats-quotes-2/
about 1 month ago
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This "offer" is also available to Reign STHs if you'd like to spend the equivalent of a full season's worth of Reign tickets on one men's WC game featuring TBD teams
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about 1 month ago
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Seattle Reign responded just as fans were hoping they would, scoring 3 goals (+ maybe more?!) in the first half en route to a comfortable 3-0 win over the KC Current.
www.sounderatheart.com/2026/03/reig...
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Reign ride first-half goals to 3-0 win over KC
The Reign's first home match in Spokane ends in an emphatic victory against the visiting Kansas City Current
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2026/03/reign-ride-first-half-goals-to-3-0-win-over-kc/
about 1 month ago
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An update on yesterday’s charter party bus to Spokane news - the offer has been postponed and will now be for the April 4 game versus Denver Summit.
www.eventbrite.com/e/reign-over...
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about 1 month ago
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We suppose you could revisit Friday’s game one more time, if, like
@kafkaesquities.bsky.social
, you’re a glutton for suffering.
www.sounderatheart.com/2026/03/valk...
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Valkyratings: Red cards and highway blues
The Thorns came to fight, and the Reign came to fold.
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2026/03/valkyratings-red-cards-and-highway-blues/
about 1 month ago
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Seattle Reign's first "home" game in Spokane kicks off tomorrow. They'll face the Kansas City Current, another team coming off a frustrating road loss.
www.sounderatheart.com/2026/03/matc...
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Match Preview: Seattle Reign vs. KC Current
The Reign's first of three games in Spokane kicks off at 6 p.m. PT.
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2026/03/match-preview-seattle-reign-vs-kc-current-2/
about 1 month ago
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Here is your Reign FC availability report for tomorrow's game in Spokane vs KC: OUT: Lynn Biyendolo (Maternity Leave), Jordyn Bugg (Leg), Mia Fishel (Leg), Shae Holmes (Lower Leg), Cassie Miller (Leg - SEI) This has been your Seattle Reign FC availability report.
about 1 month ago
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If you're considering going to Saturday's Reign game in Spokane but daunted by the long drive, there's a charter bus option from Lumen Field for ~$50 (game ticket not included) that includes food & drink and a postgame player meet & greet
www.eventbrite.com/e/reign-over...
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Reign Over Washington Bus Trip
Seattle supporters heading to Spokane! Travel together to cheer on the Reign while supporting girls’ soccer through Football for Her!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reign-over-washington-bus-trip-tickets-1984944036045?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaAQu7HlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadcQO6lSxNF-Q1TS0qrVY-XkHKaKft3dkxf8zVQpb6IuracxSAts2ryeAw5mA_aem_Voi9O3ErxPxPySjwTiUPcw
about 2 months ago
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Susie Rantz
about 2 months ago
As a gal who grew up learning to play the game in a small town in Central Washington and spending two years playing at Spokane Community College, I'm excited to see Seattle Reign head to Spokane.
www.sounderatheart.com/2026/03/seat...
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Seattle Reign head to Spokane for a three-game homestand
What playing three home games in Eastern Washington means for the women's soccer scene in the state
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2026/03/seattle-reign-head-to-spokane-for-a-three-game-homestand/
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Seattle Reign makes just one change in the lineup from last week, with Maddie Mercado replacing the injured Mia Fishel. New addition Holly Ward makes the bench!
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about 2 months ago
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Ahead of the Reign's rivalry battle tonight, catch up on their season opener with the first 2026 edition of
@kafkaesquities.bsky.social
's Valkyratings. You won't believe who was named POTM!
www.sounderatheart.com/2026/03/valk...
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Valkyratings: Coco unravels Orlando
Nérilia Mondésir turns in one of the best performances of her Reign career.
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2026/03/valkyratings-coco-unravels-orlando/
about 2 months ago
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With 4 games in 14 days and injuries to Jordyn Bugg and Shae Holmes, Seattle Reign signed defender Keeley Dockter to a short-term deal through April 19, 2026. Dockter is a Reign Academy graduate, recently graduated from the University of Portland, and was named MVP for Salmon Bay FC last summer.
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about 2 months ago
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Matchday 2 already brings one of the biggest games of the year for the Reign, and they'll be going into it with heavy legs and a few knocks
www.sounderatheart.com/2026/03/matc...
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Match Preview: Seattle Reign at Portland Thorns
The first round of the Cascadia derby comes early this season.
https://www.sounderatheart.com/2026/03/match-preview-seattle-reign-at-portland-thorns/
about 2 months ago
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