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A blog covering the NWSL club, Seattle Reign FC.
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✅ Preseason training starts Jan. 20
✅ More roster news coming
✅ How does the move to Spokane impact season ticket-holders?

Here are some of the key updates shared at yesterday's Seattle Reign press conference:

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Seattle Reign 2026 Season: Key updates and timelines
During a press conference, the Reign addressed scheduling challenges, coaching continuity, and goals for 2026
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January 17, 2026 at 1:05 AM
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Seattle Reign have added yet another talented alumnus of Solar SC. www.sounderatheart.com/2026/01/reig...
Reign sign goalkeeper Evan O’Steen from Florida State
The NCAA champion was previously part of the same Texas youth club as Adames and McCammon.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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The schedule is here and it’s a bit weird
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2026 Seattle Reign schedule announced
Features three-game homestand in Spokane before Lumen Field opener in late April.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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"[Laura] elevates players with intention and leads with clarity and consistency. This extension allows us to continue building with confidence."

Laura Harvey is staying in Seattle as head coach, signing a contract extension through 2028.

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Laura Harvey extends contract with Seattle Reign through 2028
The winningest coach in NWSL history stays in Seattle.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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The NWSL announced today that the 2026 schedule will be unveiled on Thursday, and also shared key dates for the year.

Teams can begin preseason can begin as early as this Wednesday, the transfer window opens next week, decision day will be Oct 24/25, and playoffs start two weeks later.
NWSL calendar of 2026 key dates. 45 days in advance of Preseason - Training Facility must be designated Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - Preseason Starts; 40-player Preseason Roster Deadline; League must receive rosters by 12pm EST; Trialist Acknowledgments out for signature Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - Primary Transfer Window Opens Friday, February 20, 2026 - Challenge Cup Game Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 32-Player Preseason Roster Deadline; League must receive rosters by 12pm EST Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - Roster Compliance/22-26 Player Final Roster Due; League must receive rosters by 12pm EST Friday, March 13, 2026 - Regular Season Begins Monday, March 16, 2026 - Primary Transfer Window Closes Monday, June 8 to Sunday, June 14, 2026 - Mandatory Week Off Monday, June 15 to Sunday, June 28, 2026 - 2026 Men's World Cup Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - List of Players Receiving Exercised Options Deadline; League must receive decision sheets by 12pm EST Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - FA window opens: ability to negotiate with upcoming free agents; Players can sign with new Teams for 2027 Tuesday, July 14, 2026. - Secondary Transfer Window Opens Monday, September 7, 2026 - Secondary Transfer Window Closes Thursday, October 8, 2026 - Roster Freeze Date; All transactions must be completed by 3pm EST Saturday, October 24 / Sunday, October 25, 2026 - Regular Season Ends Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8, 2026 - NWSL Quarterfinals Saturday, November 14 / Sunday, November 15, 2026 - NWSL Semifinals Saturday, November 21, 2026 - NWSL Championship Wednesday, December 23, 2026 - 2026 Transaction Moratorium Begins at 6:00pm ET Monday, January 4, 2027 - 2026 Transaction Moratorium Ends at 9:00am ET
January 12, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Five Seattle Reign players have been called into the #USWNT January camp, the most of any club.

That includes first-time senior NT call-ups for Sally Menti and Maddie Dahlien!

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Five Seattle Reign players called into USWNT January camp
Sally Menti and Maddie Dahlien receive their first senior national team call-ups
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January 8, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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In the hope of improving what we do, we just launched a reader survey. We’d much appreciate it if you filled it out: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Sounder At Heart Reader Survey
Help us understand our readership and improve the content on Sounder At Heart.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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Seattle Reign made significant progress in 2025, but there's still plenty of room to grow.

Here are five wishes for the club's 2026 season.

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Five wishes for the 2026 Seattle Reign season
The Reign made significant improvements last year, but still have room to grow.
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January 3, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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The NWSL announced a new “High Impact Player” roster mechanism yesterday which was immediately met with a lot of criticism and questions about its legality. We break down what the rule is intended to accomplish and some of the issues surrounding it. www.sounderatheart.com/2025/12/nwsl...
NWSL creates new "High Impact Player" rule
The new rule allows clubs to exceed the league’s established salary cap by up to $1 million for eligible players.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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We want your input for our annual end-of-season awards! Vote on your standout performances of the year. www.sounderatheart.com/2025/12/vote...
Vote now for the 2025 Ride of Valkyries awards
What were your standout performances of the season?
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December 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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The Reign have made their first 2026 roster move, signing a name that might be familiar to attentive fans. www.sounderatheart.com/2025/12/seat...
Seattle Reign sign midfielder Sofia Cedeno
The Panamanian-American is signed through 2028.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Emeri Adames, Maddie Dahlien, and Neeku Purcell all started in the U.S. U-23 match today against England.

Adames and Dahlien each scored AND assisted as the #USWNT U-23s won 4-2!

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U.S. Soccer YNT on Instagram: "A 4-2 victory for our #U23WNT over England to close out their final camp of 2025! ⁣ ⁣ ⚽️ 2' - Emeri Adames⁣ ⚽️ 44' - Maddie Dahlien⁣ ⚽️ 57' - Sarah Weber⁣ ⚽️ 72' - Ally ...
The US U23 women's national team wrapped up their final camp of 2025 with a resounding win over England, securing a strong showing in a closely contested match. This match saw talented players like Em...
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December 2, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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Jordyn Bugg and Claudia Dickey with the start in the final #USWNT match of 2025!

#SeattleReign
uswnt.ussoccer.com U.S. Women's National Soccer Team @uswnt.ussoccer.com · Dec 1
The XI in FL ☀️

USWNT x The Home Depot
December 1, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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Seattle Reign defender Jordyn Bugg is up for U.S. Soccer's Female Young Player of the Year for 2025.

Your vote for Bugg could make a difference!

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Jordyn Bugg nominated for U.S. Soccer Young Player of the Year
The Seattle Reign defender made her senior U.S. Women's National Team debut in 2025.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Nérilia Mondésir had four goals and created two chances in Haiti's 9-0 win today over Belize in the opening round of the Concacaf W qualifiers for the 2027 World Cup.

#SeattleReign

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Game Details
Game Details
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December 1, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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Watch now on ESPN+!

#ForMia #GoHuskies
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On Sunday, the UW women's soccer team qualified for the Elite Eight for just the third time in program history.

This Friday, they have a chance to make history.

And they'll put everything on the line to honor teammate Mia Hamant.

#ForMia #GoHuskies

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UW women advance to Elite Eight, defeating Virginia on penalties
The team, which has been playing for teammate Mia Hamant all season, will continue its tournament run against Duke.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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We’re running a Black Friday deal that is good through Dec. 1. We’re offering 20% off our two most popular membership plans:

- Supporter (normally $75): sounderatheartcom.outpost.pub/public/promo...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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On Sunday, the UW women's soccer team qualified for the Elite Eight for just the third time in program history.

This Friday, they have a chance to make history.

And they'll put everything on the line to honor teammate Mia Hamant.

#ForMia #GoHuskies

www.sounderatheart.com/2025/11/uw-w...
UW women advance to Elite Eight, defeating Virginia on penalties
The team, which has been playing for teammate Mia Hamant all season, will continue its tournament run against Duke.
www.sounderatheart.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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The Tiny Dragon is back to terrorize opponents for another year www.sounderatheart.com/2025/11/jess...
Jess Fishlock signs extension with Seattle Reign
The last of the Reign originals returns for 2026.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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At 11 a.m. PT today, UW women's soccer will continue their magical #NCAA tournament run in the Sweet 16.

Regardless of the outcome, they've put together a season that teammate Mia Hamant would be proud of.

#ForMia #GoHuskies

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For Mia: UW women's soccer's Sweet 16 journey
UW plays Virginia in the Sweet 16 at 11 a.m. PT on Sunday.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Seattle Reign's Claudia Dickey (GK), Jordyn Bugg (Defender) and Maddie Dahlien (Rookie) are all finalists for end of year awards. The fan vote counts for 10% of the final score bsky.app/profile/nwsl...
nwslsoccer.com NWSL @nwslsoccer.com · Nov 10
The 2025 Finalists for NWSL Awards presented by @ATT have been named and it’s time to make your voices heard. 🫵

Voting is now OPEN: bit.ly/4oZJwqm
November 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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At her presser today, I asked Laura Harvey for her thoughts on the discourse about trans athletes and the #NWSL, and the divisive rhetoric targeting some players for their appearance. Here is her answer (with transcript of her remarks in alt text):
November 7, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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Before they face off again in the playoffs, re-live the Reign's 1-1 draw with the Pride through @kafkaesquities.bsky.social's Valkyratings.

#SeattleReign #HereForTheCrown

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Valkyratings: The end is the beginning
And an immediate playoff rematch awaits.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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It's déjà vu all over again as the Reign face the Pride again tomorrow, but this time the winner advances and the loser's season is done. www.sounderatheart.com/2025/11/seat...
Seattle Reign face Orlando Pride in first round of NWSL playoffs
The Reign kick off the NWSL quarterfinals on Friday, November 7
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November 7, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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Here is your Seattle Reign availability report for tomorrow's quarterfinal match against the Pride:

OUT: Lynn Biyendolo (maternity leave), Veronica Latsko (SEI – lower leg), Cassie Miller (D45 – leg), Olivia Van der Jagt (excused absence)

This has been your #ReignFC injury report.
November 7, 2025 at 2:04 AM