The Reign opened the 2026 season with a full three points against a side that was just above Seattle in last year's table. In the end, it was both luck and skill that made the third time the charm in Orlando.
In with a transfer, out with a transfer: the Reign sent Canadian international Jordyn Huitema to the Chicago Stars for a $500 thousand transfer fee. What does this mean for the Reign as they gear up for 2026?
The NWSL introduced its "High Impact Player" rule on Tuesday as a way to keep stars stateside, but with the NWSLPA balking hard, what might the next news be? And how might this new rule affect the Reign, should it go through?
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.
It was a massive three points for the Seattle Reign on Sunday evening, but it surely didn't come easy for a team battling with almost half the league for third place.
