Despite a lethargic first half, the Reign managed to come away with a point against the team ahead of them in the standings. For Laura Harvey's side, it was one of those draws that felt like draws.
Losing 3-0 and dropping three points at home is never the desired outcome, but the flatfooted start and the injury to one of the big team leaders are bigger worries going forward.
A strong improvement of a season as 2025 was, it ended with a first round exit for the Seattle Reign. For Lu Barnes, it was the end of the journey, but for the rest of the team, there is a sense of a new beginning.