# Seattle Reign FC > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Seattle_Reign_FC > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Seattle_Reign_FC.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Reign_FC > Source revision: 1356272296 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|Women's soccer team based in Seattle, Washington}} {{redirect|Seattle Reign|the former professional basketball team|Seattle Reign (basketball)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=November 2023}} {{Use American English|date=April 2023}} {{Infobox football club | clubname = Seattle Reign FC | image = Seattle Reign logo.svg | upright = 0.65 | alt = | caption = | fullname = | nickname = | short name = | founded = {{start date|2012|11|21}} | dissolved = | American = y | stadium = [Lumen Field](/source/Lumen_Field)
[Seattle](/source/Seattle), Washington | capacity = 10,000{{efn-lr|[Lumen Field](/source/Lumen_Field) has a capacity of 68,740; standard configuration for Reign games seats 10,000 but can expand based on demand for individual games.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sounderatheart.com/seattle-reign/2021/12/15/22834540/questions-explainer-ol-reign-lumen-field|title=OL Reign's move to Lumen Field, explained|first=Susie|last=Rantz|date=December 15, 2021|website=Sounder At Heart|access-date=December 16, 2021|archive-date=May 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505123956/https://www.sounderatheart.com/seattle-reign/2021/12/15/22834540/questions-explainer-ol-reign-lumen-field}}}} | coordinates = | owntitle = Owners | owner = [The Carlyle Group](/source/The_Carlyle_Group) (majority)
[Seattle Sounders FC](/source/Seattle_Sounders_FC) | chrtitle = Governor | chairman = [Adrian Hanauer](/source/Adrian_Hanauer) | mgrtitle = Head coach | manager = [Laura Harvey](/source/Laura_Harvey) | league = [National Women's Soccer League](/source/National_Women's_Soccer_League) | season = [2025](/source/2025_National_Women's_Soccer_League_season) | position = Regular season: 5th of 14
Playoffs: Quarter-finals | website = {{URL|https://www.reignfc.com/|reignfc.com}} | pattern_la1 = _rgn24h | pattern_b1 = | pattern_ra1 = _rgn24h | pattern_sh1 = | pattern_so1 = | leftarm1 = 22274B | body1 = 22274B | rightarm1 = 22274B | shorts1 = 22274B | socks1 = 22274B | pattern_la2 = _rgn25a | pattern_b2 = _rgn25a | pattern_ra2 = _rgn25a | pattern_sh2 = _rgn25a | pattern_so2 = _top_on_white | leftarm2 = FFFFFF | body2 = FFFFFF | rightarm2 = FFFFFF | shorts2 = 5d7ca9 | socks2 = cec1b2 | pattern_la3 = _rgn26t | pattern_b3 = _rgn26t | pattern_ra3 = _rgn26t | pattern_sh3 = | pattern_so3 = | leftarm3 = 0036d0 | body3 = 0036d0 | rightarm3 = 0036d0 | shorts3 = 0036d0 | socks3 = 0036d0 | current = 2026 Seattle Reign FC season }} '''Seattle Reign FC''', previously known as '''Reign FC''' and '''OL Reign''', is an American professional [soccer](/source/Association_football) team based in [Seattle](/source/Seattle), Washington, that competes in the [National Women's Soccer League](/source/National_Women's_Soccer_League) (NWSL). Founded in 2012, it is one of eight inaugural members of the NWSL. Since June 2024, the Reign are owned by the private equity firm [the Carlyle Group](/source/the_Carlyle_Group) and [Major League Soccer](/source/Major_League_Soccer) club [Seattle Sounders FC](/source/Seattle_Sounders_FC).{{Cite web|url=https://www.sounderatheart.com/2024/06/seattle-reign-sale-sounders-carlyle-complete/|title=Sounders, Carlyle Group complete purchase of Seattle Reign|date=June 17, 2024|website=Sounder at Heart}} The team has reached the [NWSL Championship](/source/NWSL_Championship) three times (2014, 2015, 2023), losing each time. In 2020, [OL Groupe](/source/OL_Groupe), the [parent company](/source/parent_company) of French clubs [Olympique Lyonnais](/source/Olympique_Lyonnais) and [Olympique Lyonnais Féminin](/source/Olympique_Lyonnais_F%C3%A9minin), became the team's majority owner and the team played as '''OL Reign''' from 2020 to 2023. [Laura Harvey](/source/Laura_Harvey) is the team's head coach; she led the team to two consecutive [NWSL Shield](/source/NWSL_Shield) wins in 2014 and 2015 and a third in 2022.{{Cite news|date=October 1, 2022|url=https://www.olreign.com/news/2022/10/1/match-recap-ol-reign-wins-2022-nwsl-shield|title=Match Recap: OL Reign Wins 2022 NWSL Shield|publisher=OL Reign|access-date=October 4, 2022|archive-date=October 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221029034716/https://www.olreign.com/news/2022/10/1/match-recap-ol-reign-wins-2022-nwsl-shield}} Seattle Reign FC has played its home matches at [Lumen Field](/source/Lumen_Field) since 2022. The team previously played at the [Starfire Sports Complex](/source/Starfire_Sports_Complex) in [Tukwila](/source/Tukwila%2C_Washington) (2013), [Memorial Stadium](/source/Memorial_Stadium_(Seattle)) (2014–2018), and [Cheney Stadium](/source/Cheney_Stadium) in [Tacoma](/source/Tacoma%2C_Washington) (2019–2021). ==History== ===Establishment=== Although Seattle never had a professional women's soccer team in the [Women's United Soccer Association](/source/Women's_United_Soccer_Association) nor [Women's Professional Soccer](/source/Women's_Professional_Soccer) (WPS) during either league's existence, the city was home to [Seattle Sounders Women](/source/Seattle_Sounders_Women), a [USL W-League](/source/USL_W-League_(1995%E2%80%932015)) team mainly composed of amateur players that was affiliated with [Seattle Sounders FC](/source/Seattle_Sounders_FC) of [Major League Soccer](/source/Major_League_Soccer); following news of the imminent demise of WPS in January 2012, a handful of players from the [United States women's national soccer team](/source/United_States_women's_national_soccer_team) (USWNT) joined the Sounders Women for part of the 2012 W-League season. ''[The Athletic](/source/The_Athletic)'' cited the resulting close relationship between the Sounders Women and the [United States Soccer Federation](/source/United_States_Soccer_Federation) (USSF) in conditioning the USWNT players, along with significant fan interest generated during their stint with the team, as major factors that led the USSF to consider Seattle as a viable candidate for a team in a new professional league.{{cite news |last1=Pentz |first1=Matt |title=How a group of USWNT stars found a temporary home on a Seattle amateur team |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2107998/2020/10/01/how-a-group-of-uswnt-stars-found-a-temporary-home-on-a-seattle-amateur-team/ |access-date=June 9, 2023 |work=[The Athletic](/source/The_Athletic) |date=October 1, 2020 |language=en}} {{See also|National Women's Soccer League#Founding}} In response to the demise of WPS, the USSF announced in June that it would found a new professional women's soccer league (later named [National Women's Soccer League](/source/National_Women's_Soccer_League)) and invite prospective team owners to submit applications.{{cite web|last=Kassouf |first=Jeff |url=http://equalizersoccer.com/2012/06/29/new-womens-soccer-league-in-the-works-for-2013-following-meeting-in-chicago/ |title=New women's soccer league in the works for 2013 following meeting in Chicago |work=The Equalizer |date=June 29, 2012 |access-date=April 13, 2013}} Bill Predmore, founder and CEO of Seattle-based digital marketing agency, POP, submitted his application pitch for a team tentatively named Seattle Sirens FC.{{cite news |last1=Kassouf |first1=Jeff |title=NWSL Beginnings: Calling off the Sirens on account of Reign |url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2020/05/13/nwsl-beginnings-seattle-reign-brand-name-logo-sirens-fc-changed-images/ |access-date=May 20, 2020 |publisher=The Equalizer |date=May 20, 2020}} In November 2012, it was confirmed that Predmore's application had been accepted and there would be a Seattle-based women's professional soccer team in 2013.{{cite web |title=Seattle Club Selected as Founding Member of New Women's Professional Soccer League |url=http://seattletimes.com/html/soundersfcblog/2019731392_seattle_will_have_team_in_new.html|work=The Seattle Times |access-date=December 19, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201103141/http://old.seattletimes.com/html/soundersfcblog/2019731392_seattle_will_have_team_in_new.html |archive-date=February 1, 2016 }}{{cite web |title=A stop and chat with Bill Predmore, owner of the new women's pro team in Seattle |url=http://seattletimes.com/html/soundersfcblog/2019731718_a_stop_and_chat_with_bill_pred.html |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=December 19, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201103141/http://old.seattletimes.com/html/soundersfcblog/2019731718_a_stop_and_chat_with_bill_pred.html |archive-date=February 1, 2016 }} On December 19, 2012, the team name was unveiled as Seattle Reign FC, named in honor of the 1990s [Seattle Reign](/source/Seattle_Reign_(basketball)) women's basketball team. Amy Carnell, a former general manager of the Sounders Women and Sounders FC's director of youth programs, was named general manager of the Reign.{{cite web|title=Amy Carnell, the Sounders FC Director of Youth Programs since 2008, has helped build the largest youth camp system in Major League Soccer.|url=http://www.soundersfc.com/news/articles/2011/12-december/amy-carnell-sounders-women.aspx|publisher=Seattle Sounders FC|access-date=December 19, 2012|archive-date=December 27, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131227101303/http://www.soundersfc.com/news/articles/2011/12-december/amy-carnell-sounders-women.aspx}} ===2013: Inaugural season=== {{main|2013 Seattle Reign FC season}} [[File:Hope Solo Reign FC 2013.jpg|thumb|right|Goalkeeper [Hope Solo](/source/Hope_Solo) makes a save during a match against the [Chicago Red Stars](/source/Chicago_Red_Stars) on July 25, 2013, at [Starfire Stadium](/source/Starfire_Stadium) in Tukwila, Washington.]] On December 21, 2012, the team announced [Laura Harvey](/source/Laura_Harvey) as its first head coach. Harvey was head coach of [Arsenal L.F.C.](/source/Arsenal_L.F.C.) from 2010 to 2012 after serving as an assistant for two years, assisted and then coached [Birmingham City L.F.C.](/source/Birmingham_City_L.F.C.) from 2002 to 2008, and served as an assistant coach for England's [U-17](/source/England_women's_national_under-17_football_team), [U-19](/source/England_women's_national_under-19_football_team) and [U-23](/source/England_women's_national_under-23_football_team) women's national teams from 2005 to 2011.{{cite web|last=Mayers|first=Joshua|title=Reign FC hires Laura Harvey of the Arsenal Ladies as its first head coach|url=http://seattletimes.com/html/soundersfcblog/2019953214_reign_fc_hires_laura_harvey_of.html|work=The Seattle Times|access-date=December 21, 2012}} Before the regular season, Harvey took over as general manager after Amy Carnell resigned.{{cite web|title=Amy Carnell out as Seattle Reign GM, Laura Harvey assumes role|date=April 8, 2013|url=http://www.sounderatheart.com/seattle-womens-soccer/2013/4/8/4203670/amy-carnell-seattle-reign-gm-laura-harvey|publisher=Sounder at Heart|access-date=August 22, 2013|archive-date=September 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924105126/http://www.sounderatheart.com/seattle-womens-soccer/2013/4/8/4203670/amy-carnell-seattle-reign-gm-laura-harvey}} On January 11, 2013, [Kaylyn Kyle](/source/Kaylyn_Kyle), [Teresa Noyola](/source/Teresa_Noyola), [Megan Rapinoe](/source/Megan_Rapinoe), [Amy Rodriguez](/source/Amy_Rodriguez), [Jenny Ruiz](/source/Jennifer_Ruiz), [Hope Solo](/source/Hope_Solo), and [Emily Zurrer](/source/Emily_Zurrer) were named to the team as part of the [NWSL Player Allocation](/source/NWSL_Player_Allocation).{{cite web|title=NWSL allocation easier said than done|url=http://espn.go.com/espnw/more-sports/8836654/espnw-nwsl-allocation-easier-said-done|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115072108/http://espn.go.com/espnw/more-sports/8836654/espnw-nwsl-allocation-easier-said-done|archive-date=January 15, 2013|publisher=ESPN|access-date=January 12, 2013}}{{cite web|title=Player distribution sees NWSL take shape|url=https://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/footballdevelopment/women/news/newsid=1983348/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115032037/http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/footballdevelopment/women/news/newsid=1983348/|archive-date=January 15, 2013|publisher=FIFA|access-date=January 12, 2013}}{{cite web|title=New Women's League Allocates Players|url=http://goal.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/11/new-womens-league-allocates-players/|work=The New York Times|date=January 11, 2013 |access-date=January 25, 2013}} On January 18, the Reign selected [Christine Nairn](/source/Christine_Nairn), Mallory Schaffer, [Kristen Meier](/source/Kristen_Meier), and [Haley Kopmeyer](/source/Haley_Kopmeyer) at the [2013 NWSL College Draft](/source/2013_NWSL_College_Draft).{{cite web|title=Penn State women's soccer star Christine Nairn drafted by National Women's Soccer League's Seattle Reign|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/soccer/Penn-State-womens-soccer-star-Christine-Nairn-drafted-by-National-Womens-Soccer-Leagues-Seattle-Reign.html|work=Philadelphia Daily News|date=January 19, 2013 |access-date=August 22, 2013}}{{cite web|title=NWSL College Draft, results: Red Stars pick Zakiya Bywaters No. 1|date=January 18, 2013 |url=https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2013/1/18/3891070/nwsl-college-draft-results|publisher=SB Nation|access-date=August 22, 2013}} On February 4, 2013, it was announced that the team had signed four free agents: [Kate Deines](/source/Kate_Deines), [Jess Fishlock](/source/Jess_Fishlock), [Tiffany Cameron](/source/Tiffany_Cameron), and [Lindsay Taylor](/source/Lindsay_Taylor_(soccer_player)).{{cite web|title=Seattle Reign sign four free agents: Kate Deines, Jess Fishlock, Tiffany Cameron, Lindsay Taylor|date=February 4, 2013|url=http://www.sounderatheart.com/seattle-womens-soccer/2013/2/4/3952142/seattle-reign-sign-four-free-agents-nwsl|publisher=Sounder at Heart|access-date=February 5, 2013|archive-date=July 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220704145338/https://www.sounderatheart.com/seattle-womens-soccer/2013/2/4/3952142/seattle-reign-sign-four-free-agents-nwsl}} During the [2013 NWSL Supplemental Draft](/source/2013_NWSL_Supplemental_Draft), the team selected [Nikki Krzysik](/source/Nikki_Krzysik), [Lauren Barnes](/source/Lauren_Barnes), [Laura Heyboer](/source/Laura_Heyboer), [Liz Bogus](/source/Liz_Bogus), [Michelle Betos](/source/Michelle_Betos) and [Kaley Fountain](/source/Kaley_Fountain).{{cite web|title=NWSL Supplemental Draft results|url=http://equalizersoccer.com/2013/02/07/in-progress-nwsl-supplemental-draft-results/|work=The Equalizer|date=February 7, 2013 |access-date=February 7, 2013}} [[File:Seattle Reign FC 2013.jpg|thumb|right|Seattle Reign FC posed for a photo before a match against the [Chicago Red Stars](/source/Chicago_Red_Stars) on July 25, 2013.]] Leading into the preseason, it was learned that the Reign would be without all of their American allocated players for almost half of the season. Amy Rodriguez announced she was pregnant with her first child and would not be playing during the inaugural season.{{cite web|title=Amy Rodriguez to Miss 2013 Reign Season to Have a Child|date=January 29, 2013|url=http://www.sounderatheart.com/2013/1/29/3931448/amy-rodriguez-to-miss-2013-reign-season-to-have-a-child|publisher=Sounder at Heart|access-date=August 22, 2013|archive-date=September 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924104218/http://www.sounderatheart.com/2013/1/29/3931448/amy-rodriguez-to-miss-2013-reign-season-to-have-a-child}} Hope Solo would be away for the first part of the season after recovering from wrist surgery and Megan Rapinoe had already signed with French club [Olympique Lyonnais](/source/Olympique_Lyonnais_(Ladies)) from January to June and would miss at least nine games.{{cite web|title=Seattle Reign's Hope Solo will miss 3–4 months after wrist surgery|date=March 9, 2013|url=http://www.sounderatheart.com/seattle-womens-soccer/2013/3/9/4082994/seattle-reign-hope-solo-injury|publisher=Sounder at Heart|access-date=August 22, 2013|archive-date=September 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924105115/http://www.sounderatheart.com/seattle-womens-soccer/2013/3/9/4082994/seattle-reign-hope-solo-injury}}{{cite news|title=A U.S. Soccer Star's Declaration of Independence|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/11/sports/soccer/megan-rapinoe-does-it-her-way-in-us-and-in-france.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0|work=The New York Times| date=April 10, 2013 |access-date=August 22, 2013| last1=Borden | first1=Sam }} After traveling to Japan in the preseason to play matches against defending L. League champion [INAC Kobe Leonessa](/source/INAC_Kobe_Leonessa), [Fukuoka J. Anclas](/source/Fukuoka_J._Anclas), and [Nojima Stella Kanagawa](/source/Nojima_Stella_Kanagawa),{{cite web|last=Bird|first=Liviu|title=Seattle Reign FC trip to Japan indicative of global ambition|date=February 14, 2013 |url=http://equalizersoccer.com/2013/02/14/seattle-reign-fc-japan-preseason-tour-nwsl-inac-kobe-leonessa/|publisher=Equalizer Soccer|access-date=August 22, 2013}} the Reign faced their first regular season match against the [Chicago Red Stars](/source/Chicago_Red_Stars) at [Benedictine University](/source/Village_of_Lisle-Benedictine_University_Sports_Complex), in which Seattle's [first college draft pick](/source/2013_NWSL_College_Draft) [Christine Nairn](/source/Christine_Nairn) scored the Reign's first goal of the season via a header off an assist from [Liz Bogus](/source/Liz_Bogus).{{cite web|title=RED STARS TIE REIGN FC 1–1 IN HOME OPENER|url=http://www.nwslsoccer.com/News/710836.html|publisher=NWSL|access-date=August 22, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308193757/http://www.nwslsoccer.com/News/710836.html|archive-date=March 8, 2014}} The point that Seattle earned in the game would be its only for the next nine games.{{Cite news|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seattle-reign-finally-get-their-first-win/|title=Seattle Reign finally get their first win|date=June 26, 2013|work=The Seattle Times|access-date=September 25, 2018}} In June 2013, head coach [Laura Harvey](/source/Laura_Harvey) began making some trades and signing new international players. With the trades and the return of Solo and Rapinoe, the Reign began to turn the season around with a 1–1 tie against the [Western New York Flash](/source/Western_New_York_Flash).{{cite web|title=Seattle Reign FC sign Australian WNT co-captain Emily Van Egmond|url=http://www.nwslnews.com/seattle-reign-fc-sign-australian-wnt-co-captain-emily-van-egmond/|publisher=NWSL News|access-date=August 22, 2013|archive-date=February 4, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140204022049/http://www.nwslnews.com/seattle-reign-fc-sign-australian-wnt-co-captain-emily-van-egmond/}} The game would be the first of a six-game undefeated streak for the Reign with two ties and four wins.{{cite web|title=Reign FC's unbeaten streak ends at six following 2–0 loss to FC Kansas City|url=http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/07/21/reign-fcs-unbeaten-streak-ends-at-six-following-2-0-loss-to-fc-kansas-city/|work=The Seattle Times|access-date=August 22, 2013}} After losing to regional rival Portland Thorns FC 2–1 in the season finale in front of a sold-out crowd of 3,855, the Reign ended the [2013 NWSL season](/source/2013_NWSL_season) seventh in the league with a 5–14–3 record.{{cite web|title=Reign FC closes first NWSL season with loss to Portland, finishes with 5–14–3 record|url=http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2013/08/18/reign-fc-closes-first-season-with-loss-to-portland-finishes-with-5-14-3-record/|work=The Seattle Times|access-date=August 22, 2013}} ===2014–2018: Seattle years=== ====2014 season==== {{main|2014 Seattle Reign FC season}} During the 2014 season, the Reign set a league record unbeaten streak of 16 games. During the 16-game stretch, the Reign compiled a 13–0–3 record. The streak came to an end July 12, 2014, in a match against the [Chicago Red Stars](/source/Chicago_Red_Stars) that ended 1–0 in favor of the Red Stars.{{cite news|title=Seattle Reign FC sees unbeaten streak end at 16|url=http://seattletimes.com/html/reign/2024057783_reign13xml.html|access-date=November 12, 2014|work=The Seattle Times|date=July 12, 2014}} The team finished first in the regular season clinching the [NWSL Shield](/source/NWSL_Shield) for the first time.{{cite web|title=Reign Dominate Dash to Clinch Shield|url=http://www.sounderatheart.com/2014/7/30/5954319/reign-dominate-dash-to-clinch-shield|publisher=Sounder at Heart|access-date=January 21, 2015|date=July 30, 2014|archive-date=January 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123192354/http://www.sounderatheart.com/2014/7/30/5954319/reign-dominate-dash-to-clinch-shield}} After defeating the [Washington Spirit](/source/Washington_Spirit) 2–1 in the playoff semifinals, the Reign was defeated 2–1 by [FC Kansas City](/source/FC_Kansas_City) during the championship final.{{cite magazine|last1=Bird|first1=Liviu|title=FC Kansas City beats Seattle Reign to win NWSL championship|url=https://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2014/08/31/amy-rodriguez-fc-kansas-city-nwsl-champions-over-seattle-reign|magazine=Sports Illustrated|access-date=January 21, 2015|date=August 31, 2014}} Following the regular season, the team earned several league awards. [Kim Little](/source/Kim_Little) won the Golden Boot{{cite web|last1=Kirkpatrick|first1=Sarah|title=Reign FC midfielder Kim Little awarded NWSL Golden Boot|url=http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlesports/2014/08/21/reign-fc-midfielder-kim-little-awarded-nwsl-golden-boot/|work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer|access-date=January 21, 2015|date=August 21, 2014|archive-date=October 19, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019042829/http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlesports/2014/08/21/reign-fc-midfielder-kim-little-awarded-nwsl-golden-boot/}} and Most Valuable Player awards;{{cite web|last1=Pentz|first1=Matt|title=Reign's Kim Little is named league MVP|url=http://seattletimes.com/html/reign/2024413853_regional29xml.html|work=The Seattle Times|access-date=January 21, 2015|date=August 28, 2014}} [Laura Harvey](/source/Laura_Harvey) was named Coach of the Year;{{cite web|last1=Pentz|first1=Matt|title=Seattle's Laura Harvey named NWSL coach of the year|url=http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2014/08/27/seattles-laura-harvey-named-nwsl-coach-of-the-year/|work=The Seattle Times|access-date=January 21, 2015|date=August 27, 2014}} [Kendall Fletcher](/source/Kendall_Fletcher), [Jess Fishlock](/source/Jess_Fishlock), Little and [Nahomi Kawasumi](/source/Nahomi_Kawasumi) were named to the NWSL Best XI team while goalkeeper [Hope Solo](/source/Hope_Solo) and defenders Lauren Barnes and [Stephanie Cox](/source/Stephanie_Cox) were named to the Second XI team.{{cite web|title=NWSL Announces 2014 Best XI|url=http://www.nwslsoccer.com/News/833112.html|publisher=National Women's Soccer League|access-date=January 21, 2015|date=August 29, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123201444/http://www.nwslsoccer.com/News/833112.html|archive-date=January 23, 2015}} ====2015 season==== {{main|2015 Seattle Reign FC season}} The Reign finished the 2015 season in first place clinching the [NWSL Shield](/source/NWSL_Shield) for the second consecutive time.{{cite web|title=SEATTLE REIGN WIN NWSL SHIELD FOR 2ND STRAIGHT SEASON|url=https://www.espn.com/espnw/news-commentary/story/_/id/13526128/seattle-reign-win-nwsl-shield-2nd-straight-season|publisher=ESPN|access-date=October 10, 2015|date=August 27, 2015}} After defeating the [Washington Spirit](/source/Washington_Spirit) 3–0 in a playoff semifinal, the Reign was defeated 1–0 by [FC Kansas City](/source/FC_Kansas_City) during the championship final in Portland.{{cite web|last1=Goldberg|first1=Jamie|title=NWSL Championship Game: FC Kansas City 1, Seattle Reign 0 – Live chat and updates recap|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/portland-thorns/2015/10/national_womens_soccer_league_5.html|work=The Oregonian|access-date=October 10, 2015|date=October 1, 2015}} Following the regular season, the team earned several league award nominations. Kim Little, Jess Fishlock, and [Bev Yanez](/source/Bev_Yanez) were nominated for league Most Valuable Player, Laura Harvey was nominated for Coach of the Year; and Lauren Barnes and [Kendall Fletcher](/source/Kendall_Fletcher) were nominated for Defender of the Year.{{cite web|title=Seattle Reign represented heavily in NWSL Awards|url=http://www.sounderatheart.com/2015/9/9/9296137/seattle-reign-represented-heavily-in-nwsl-awards|publisher=Sounder at Heart|access-date=October 10, 2015|date=September 9, 2015}} [Laura Harvey](/source/Laura_Harvey) was ultimately named Coach of the Year for a second consecutive year.{{cite web|last1=Pentz|first1=Matt|title=Reign FC's Laura Harvey named NWSL Coach of the Year for second straight season|url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/reign/reign-fcs-laura-harvey-named-nwsl-coach-of-the-year-for-second-straight-season/|work=The Seattle Times|access-date=October 10, 2015|date=September 18, 2015}} Barnes, Little, Yanez, and Fishlock were named to the NWSL Best XI team while Kendall Fletcher, [Stephanie Cox](/source/Stephanie_Cox), Megan Rapinoe, and [Keelin Winters](/source/Keelin_Winters) were named to the Second XI team.{{cite web|title=Four Seattle Reign players make NWSL Best XI squad|url=http://www.sounderatheart.com/2015/9/24/9393695/four-seattle-reign-players-make-nwsl-best-xi-squad|publisher=Sounder at Heart|access-date=October 10, 2015|date=September 24, 2015|archive-date=September 30, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150930221649/http://www.sounderatheart.com/2015/9/24/9393695/four-seattle-reign-players-make-nwsl-best-xi-squad}} ====2016 season==== {{main|2016 Seattle Reign FC season}} The Reign finished the 2016 season in fifth place with a {{Win–loss record|w=8|d=8|l=6}} record, narrowly missing a playoff spot by two points.{{cite web|title=2016 NWSL|url=http://us.women.soccerway.com/national/united-states/national-womens-soccer-league/2016/regular-season/r34741/|publisher=Soccer Way|access-date=October 4, 2016}} The season was complicated by a number of players being unavailable during the early part of the season due to injury including [Manon Melis](/source/Manon_Melis),{{cite web|last1=Rantz|first1=Susie|title=Seattle Reign's Manon Melis suffers tibia fracture|url=http://www.sounderatheart.com/2016/5/20/11723604/seattle-reigns-manon-melis-suffers-tibia-fracture|publisher=Sounder at Heart|access-date=October 4, 2016|date=May 20, 2016|archive-date=October 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005110211/http://www.sounderatheart.com/2016/5/20/11723604/seattle-reigns-manon-melis-suffers-tibia-fracture}} [Jess Fishlock](/source/Jess_Fishlock){{cite web|last1=Rantz|first1=Susie|title=Jess Fishlock out 4–6 weeks with tibia fracture|url=http://www.sounderatheart.com/2016/4/28/11531310/jess-fishlock-out-4-6-weeks-with-tibia-fracture|publisher=Sounder at Heart|access-date=October 4, 2016|date=April 28, 2016|archive-date=October 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161004042746/http://www.sounderatheart.com/2016/4/28/11531310/jess-fishlock-out-4-6-weeks-with-tibia-fracture}} and [Megan Rapinoe](/source/Megan_Rapinoe).{{cite web|title=One Day at a Time|url=https://shop.rapinoe.us/blogs/riomode/182053703-one-day-at-a-time|publisher=Megan Rapinoe|access-date=October 4, 2016|date=June 10, 2016}} In early July, [Nahomi Kawasumi](/source/Nahomi_Kawasumi) returned to the Reign for the first time since the 2014 season and scored a brace in her first match with the team.{{cite web|last1=Gowdy|first1=Kristen|title=Nahomi Kawasumi scores two goals in return as Seattle Reign beats Boston Breakers, 2–0|url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/reign/nahomi-kawasumi-scores-two-goals-in-return-as-seattle-reign-beats-boston-breakers-2-0/|work=The Seattle Times|access-date=October 4, 2016|date=July 2, 2016}} [Rachel Corsie](/source/Rachel_Corsie) and [Haley Kopmeyer](/source/Haley_Kopmeyer) suffered injuries during a match in July against the [Western New York Flash](/source/Western_New_York_Flash) that was controversially played on a baseball field.{{cite web|title=Narrowing the field: NWSL game played on 58-yard wide pitch|url=http://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/article/16934594/nwsl-western-new-york-flash-seattle-reign-played-58-yard-wide-field|publisher=ESPN|access-date=October 4, 2016|date=July 9, 2016}}{{cite web|last1=Cristobal|first1=Jacob|title=Seattle Reign Players Sound Off on Playing On 'Unacceptable' Field|url=http://www.sounderatheart.com/2016/7/9/12138322/seattle-reign-players-sound-off-on-playing-on-modified-field|publisher=Sounder at Heart|access-date=October 4, 2016|date=July 9, 2016}} Schedule changes from previous years were announced in February that resulted in an imbalance amongst team matchups.{{cite web|title=NWSL reveals 2016 schedule with slight imbalance|url=http://equalizersoccer.com/2016/02/18/2016-nwsl-schedule-national-womens-soccer-league/|publisher=The Equalizer|access-date=October 4, 2016|date=February 18, 2016}} In late August, the Reign announced that [Hope Solo](/source/Hope_Solo) was taking a leave of absence for the remainder of the season after being suspended from the U.S. national team.{{cite web|title=Hope Solo takes leave of absence from Seattle Reign in wake of U.S. Soccer suspension|url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/la-sp-hope-solo-leave-of-absence-20160827-snap-story.html|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=October 4, 2016|date=August 27, 2016}} In September, four-year team captain [Keelin Winters](/source/Keelin_Winters) announced her retirement for the end of the season.{{cite web|title=Seattle Reign captain Keelin Winters to retire at the end of this NWSL season|url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/reign/seattle-reign-captain-keelin-winters-to-retire-at-the-end-of-this-nwsl-season/|work=The Seattle Times|access-date=October 4, 2016|date=September 10, 2016}} On October 17, midfielder [Kim Little](/source/Kim_Little) announced that she would leave the Reign and return to [Arsenal](/source/Arsenal_W.F.C.). Harvey said Little was given an "incredible offer" of a multi-year contract, though no other details were disclosed.{{cite news|url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/reign/kim-little-transfers-from-seattle-reign-to-arsenal-ladies/|title=Kim Little transfers from Seattle Reign to Arsenal Ladies|work=[The Seattle Times](/source/The_Seattle_Times)|date=October 17, 2016|access-date=November 1, 2016|author=Matt Pentz}} ====2017 season==== {{main|2017 Seattle Reign FC season}} [[File:Yanez Ertz Rapinoe.jpg|alt=Seattle Reign forwards [Beverly Yanez](/source/Beverly_Yanez) and Megan Rapinoe in a match against the [Chicago Red Stars](/source/Chicago_Red_Stars), June 28, 2017.|thumb|Seattle Reign forwards [Beverly Yanez](/source/Beverly_Yanez) and Megan Rapinoe in a match against the [Chicago Red Stars](/source/Chicago_Red_Stars), June 28, 2017.]] Following the loss of core players Kim Little and Keelin Winters following the 2016 season, the Reign faced a bit of re-structuring for the [2017 season](/source/2017_National_Women's_Soccer_League_season). Three [2017 NWSL College Draft](/source/2017_NWSL_College_Draft) rookies were signed including defender [Maddie Bauer](/source/Maddie_Bauer), forward [Katie Johnson](/source/Katie_Johnson_(footballer)), and midfielder [Kristen McNabb](/source/Kristen_McNabb). With Kim Little moving back to Arsenal, the Reign re-signed attacking midfielder [Christine Nairn](/source/Christine_Nairn), who had played for the team during its inaugural season.{{cite news |title=Reign FC Finalize Roster for 2017 NWSL Season |url=https://medium.com/@ReignFC/reign-fc-finalize-roster-for-2017-nwsl-season-1fe3c50a4a3f |access-date=March 3, 2019 |publisher=Reign FC |date=April 10, 2017 }} The team also signed Canadian international [Diana Matheson](/source/Diana_Matheson) and Australian international [Larissa Crummer](/source/Larissa_Crummer), though they spent the majority of the season injured, as well as New Zealand international defender [Rebekah Stott](/source/Rebekah_Stott). The Reign finished in fifth place for the second consecutive season narrowly missing a playoff spot after losing 1–0 to Kansas City.{{Cite news|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/reign/reign-eliminated-from-playoffs-after-1-0-loss-to-fc-kansas-city/|title=Reign eliminated from playoffs after 1–0 loss to FC Kansas City|date=September 24, 2017|work=The Seattle Times|access-date=September 25, 2018}}{{Cite web|url=https://us.women.soccerway.com/national/united-states/national-womens-soccer-league/2017/regular-season/r39068/|title=Summary – NWSL – USA – Results, fixtures, tables and news – Women Soccerway|publisher=Soccerway|access-date=September 25, 2018}} Megan Rapinoe was the team's leading scorer (and league's third highest) with 12 goals.{{cite news |title=Seattle Reign FC Team Awards 2017: Golden Boot |url=https://medium.com/@ReignFC/seattle-reign-fc-team-awards-golden-boot-21bba0e799d7 |access-date=March 3, 2019 |publisher=Reign FC |date=October 3, 2017}} Her season performance contributed to her nomination as [FIFA World Player of the Year](/source/FIFA_World_Player_of_the_Year) the following year.{{Cite news|url=https://www.sounderatheart.com/2018/7/24/17610594/megan-rapinoe-fifa-best-womens-player-of-the-year|title=Megan Rapinoe nominated for FIFA Women's Player of the Year|work=Sounder At Heart|access-date=September 25, 2018}} ====2018 season==== {{main|2018 Seattle Reign FC season}} After two consecutive seasons of fifth-place finishes and thus outside of the playoffs, head coach and general manager [Laura Harvey](/source/Laura_Harvey) stepped down and was replaced by former rival [Vlatko Andonovski](/source/Vlatko_Andonovski) as new head coach of the team. The amicable transition nonetheless led to new vision for the team and new players, with Andonovski bringing in 11 new players on the season-opening roster. Notably, Andonovski traded for US international [Allie Long](/source/Allie_Long) and Australian international [Steph Catley](/source/Steph_Catley), while English international [Jodie Taylor](/source/Jodie_Taylor) and Danish international [Theresa Nielsen](/source/Theresa_Nielsen) joined on free transfers from abroad. The refreshed team performed well throughout the season and remained largely in second place behind a dominant [North Carolina Courage](/source/North_Carolina_Courage) team, until a loss to Cascadia rival [Portland Thorns FC](/source/Portland_Thorns_FC) at the end of the regular season dropped it to third place. This set up a semi-final rematch with the Thorns FC away from home, which the team lost 2–1. Despite the late slide, Andonovski led the team back to the playoffs for the first time since 2015 in his first season in charge. ===2019–2021: Relocation to Tacoma=== On January 30, 2019, the team announced that it would relocate to [Cheney Stadium](/source/Cheney_Stadium) in [Tacoma](/source/Tacoma%2C_Washington) for the [2019 season](/source/2019_National_Women's_Soccer_League_season) and re-brand itself as Reign FC. This relocation, as well as two new minority ownership groups (Mikal Thomsen, owner of the [Tacoma Rainiers](/source/Tacoma_Rainiers) and [Adrian Hanauer](/source/Adrian_Hanauer), owner of the [Seattle Sounders FC](/source/Seattle_Sounders_FC), as well as his mother, philanthropist Lenore Hanauer),{{Cite web|url=https://www.geekwire.com/2019/seattle-venture-capitalist-joins-reign-fc-ownership-group-soccer-team-announces-move-tacoma-new-stadium-plans/|title=Seattle venture capitalist joins Reign FC ownership group as soccer team announces move to Tacoma and new stadium plans|date=January 31, 2019|website=GeekWire|access-date=March 17, 2019}} secured the team's long-term future by addressing long-standing stadium issues.{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/article/25888474/nwsl-seattle-reign-fc-relocating-tacoma|title=NWSL's Seattle Reign FC relocating to Tacoma|website=espnW|date=January 31, 2019|access-date=March 17, 2019}} A new soccer-specific 5,000 capacity stadium that would host Reign and [Tacoma Defiance](/source/Tacoma_Defiance) games was planned adjacent to Cheney Stadium.{{Cite web|url=https://soccerstadiumdigest.com/2019/01/seattle-reign-fc-to-tacoma-tacoma-defiance-new-usl-brand/|title=Seattle Reign FC to Tacoma; Tacoma Defiance New USL Brand|last=Reichard|first=Kevin|date=January 30, 2019|website=Soccer Stadium Digest|access-date=March 17, 2019}} ====2019 season==== {{main|2019 Reign FC season}} In their first season playing in Tacoma, the Reign finished 4th in the regular season, to qualify for the [NWSL Playoffs](/source/2019_NWSL_season) but were knocked out by the [North Carolina Courage](/source/North_Carolina_Courage) in the semi-final. ====2020 season==== {{main|2020 OL Reign season}} Due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic), the regular season was cancelled in 2020. Instead, the newly renamed OL Reign took part in the [2020 NWSL Challenge Cup](/source/2020_NWSL_Challenge_Cup) and the [NWSL Fall Series](/source/NWSL_Fall_Series). ====2021 season==== {{main|2021 OL Reign season}} Head coach [Farid Benstiti](/source/Farid_Benstiti) resigned in July for undisclosed reasons; a joint investigation by the league and the players' association in December 2022 found that he abused players by "weight-shaming" them.{{cite news |last=Evans |first=Jayda |date=December 14, 2022 |title=NWSL's Joint Investigation Team finds leaguewide systemic abuse, includes offenses by OL Reign |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/reign/nwsls-joint-investigation-team-finds-leaguewide-systemic-abuse-includes-offenses-by-ol-reign/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=December 14, 2022}} The Reign finished 2nd in the regular season, led first by interim coach [Sam Laity](/source/Sam_Laity) and then by [Laura Harvey](/source/Laura_Harvey) after her return. They fell once again in the semi-final, this time to the eventual champions [Washington Spirit](/source/Washington_Spirit). ===Since 2022: Return to Seattle=== ====2022 season==== {{main|2022 OL Reign season}} The club announced in December 2021 that it would be returning to Seattle with [Lumen Field](/source/Lumen_Field) as their new home stadium while continuing to train and operate out of Tacoma.{{Cite web|url=https://www.olreign.com/news/ol-reign-returns-home-to-seattle|title=OL Reign Returns Home to Seattle|work=OL REIGN: WE ARE THE BOLD|publisher=OL Reign|access-date=December 15, 2021|archive-date=December 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215181703/https://www.olreign.com/news/ol-reign-returns-home-to-seattle}} In the [Challenge Cup](/source/2022_NWSL_Challenge_Cup), the Reign finished first in the West Division and earned the top seed overall but lost in the semifinal against the [Washington Spirit](/source/Washington_Spirit) in a [penalty shoot-out](/source/Penalty_shoot-out_(association_football)). The team also won the mid-season invitational [Women's Cup](/source/2022_The_Women's_Cup) final against [Louisville](/source/Racing_Louisville_FC). In their final regular-season match, the Reign won the 2022 [NWSL Shield](/source/NWSL_Shield), the team's third. ====2023 season==== {{main|2023 OL Reign season}} The Reign moved their training facility to [Starfire Sports](/source/Starfire_Sports).{{Cite web|url=https://www.olreign.com/news/2022/10/20/ol-reign-to-begin-training-at-starfire-sports-in-2023|title=OL Reign to Begin Training at Starfire Sports in 2023|website=OL REIGN: WE ARE THE BOLD}} The club will become Starfire's main soccer tenant and operate out of there in 2024, after [Seattle Sounders FC](/source/Seattle_Sounders_FC) moves to their own facility.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sounderatheart.com/seattle-reign/2022/10/20/23413190/ol-reign-training-facility-starfire-sports-complex-tukwila|title=OL Reign have found their training facility in Starfire Sports Complex|first=Jacob|last=Cristobal|date=October 20, 2022|website=Sounder At Heart}} The team finished the 2023 season as runners-up in the [NWSL Championship](/source/2023_NWSL_Championship), losing 2–1 to [NJ/NY Gotham FC](/source/NJ%2FNY_Gotham_FC). At the end of this season, forward [Megan Rapinoe](/source/Megan_Rapinoe) announced her retirement after eleven seasons with the club.{{cite news |last=Goff |first=Steven |date=November 11, 2023 |title=Gotham takes NWSL title after Reign star Megan Rapinoe's farewell is cut short |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/11/11/nwsl-championship-megan-rapinoe-gotham-reign/ |newspaper=The Washington Post |url-access=limited |access-date=November 17, 2023}} ====2024 season==== {{main|2024 Seattle Reign FC season}} Prior to the 2024 season, it was announced that [OL Groupe](/source/OL_Groupe) was putting the team up for sale. With OL ownership inevitably ending, the club returned to its original Seattle Reign FC name. The badge was also changed to an updated version of the original, featuring a gold crown instead of silver. The impending sale of the team created a period of uncertainty, which contributed to the club failing to retain some of the key players who had led them to the prior year's Championship match. Free agents such as [USWNT](/source/United_States_women's_national_soccer_team) stars [Rose Lavelle](/source/Rose_Lavelle) and [Emily Sonnet](/source/Emily_Sonnett) signed with other teams during the off season. Throughout the 2024 season, the team struggled, and finished with a record of 6–5–15. This left them in the 13th position out of 14 teams, and missing playoffs. In June, it was announced that [Seattle Sounders](/source/Seattle_Sounders_FC) and [The Carlyle Group](/source/The_Carlyle_Group) had purchased the team for $58 million.{{Cite web |author=Jeff Kassouf |date=2024-06-17 |title=Seattle Sounders group completes Seattle Reign purchase |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40365403/seattle-sounders-group-seattle-reign-purchase |access-date=2026-03-19 |website=ESPN |language=en}} ====2025 season==== {{main|2025 Seattle Reign FC season}} After a disappointing prior year, the Seattle Reign FC front office acted to improve the roster of the club. In December 2024, Seattle Reign traded midfielder [Jaelin Howell](/source/Jaelin_Howell) for goalkeeper [Cassie Miller](/source/Cassie_Miller) and USWNT forward and all-time NWSL leading goalscorer [Lynn Biyendolo](/source/Lynn_Biyendolo){{Cite web |title=Seattle Reign FC Acquires Forward Lynn Williams and Goalkeeper Cassie Miller in Trade with NJ/NY Gotham FC |url=https://www.reignfc.com/news/williams-and-miller |access-date=2026-03-19 |website=Seattle Reign FC |language=en-US}} The team also signed forward Maddie Dahlien, who had just won the [NCAA Championship](/source/NCAA_Division_I_women's_soccer_tournament) with the [North Carolina Tar Heels](/source/North_Carolina_Tar_Heels_women's_soccer) in the fall of 2024. In July 2025, the club signed [Mia Fishel](/source/Mia_Fishel). Fishel had been with [Chlesea FC](/source/Chelsea_F.C._Women) the two years prior, but missed significant playing time during that period due to a torn ACL. Prior to Chelsea, Mia Fishel won the Golden Boot in the 2022 Apertura season of [Liga MX Femenil](/source/Liga_MX_Femenil) while leading the team to a title.{{Cite web |title=Seattle Reign FC Signs Forward Mia Fishel to Multi-Year Contract |url=https://www.reignfc.com/news/seattle-reign-fc-signs-forward-mia-fishel-to-multi-year-contract |access-date=2026-03-19 |website=Seattle Reign FC |language=en-US}} The roster modifications and continued development of young players led Seattle Reign to improve their performance from the season prior. The team never lost more than two matches in a row, and ended the season with a five-game unbeaten streak. The club finished with a record of 10–9–7, and placed 5th out of 14 teams. Seattle qualified for playoffs, and were matched up again [Orlando Pride](/source/Orlando_Pride) in the quarterfinals. Orlando beat Seattle 2–0 to eliminate the Reign from the post-season.{{Cite web |last=and June Ash Eden |date=2025-11-08 |title=Reign bow out to Pride, 2-0 |url=https://www.sounderatheart.com/2025/11/reign-bow-out-to-pride-2-0/ |access-date=2026-03-19 |website=Sounder at Heart |language=en}} Defender [Jordyn Bugg](/source/Jordyn_Bugg) was nominated for the [FIFA Marta Award](/source/FIFA_Marta_Award) for her first professional goal, which was scored from 35 yards out during a match against the [North Carolina Courage](/source/North_Carolina_Courage) on March 22. Bugg was also a nominee for [NWSL Defender or the year](/source/NWSL_Defender_of_the_Year), and made the [NWSL Second Best XI](/source/NWSL_Best_XI). Goalkeeper [Claudia Dickey](/source/Claudia_Dickey) was nominated for [NWSL Goalkeeper of the year](/source/NWSL_Goalkeeper_of_the_Year), and was also named to the Second Best XI. Additionally, forward [Maddie Dahlien](/source/Maddie_Dahlien) was a finalist for [NWSL Rookie of the Year](/source/NWSL_Rookie_of_the_Year).{{Cite web |last=NWSL |date=2025-11-10 |title=NWSL Announces 2025 NWSL Award Finalists, Opens Fan Voting Round {{!}} News {{!}} NWSLsoccer.com |url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/nwsl-announces-2025-nwsl-award-finalists-opens-fan-voting-round |access-date=2026-03-19 |website=NWSL |language=en}} ====2026 season==== {{main|2026 Seattle Reign FC season}} {{Empty section|date=May 2026}} ==Colors and badge== {{multiple image|perrow = 1|total_width=120 | align = | direction = vertical | background color = | width = | caption_align = center | image_style = | image_gap = | header_background = | header_align = | header = Historical badges | image1 = Seattle Reign FC crest (primary), 2013.png | width1 = 10px | alt1 = | link1 = | thumbtime1 = | caption1 = 2013–2018 (primary) | image2 = OL Reign logo.svg | width2 = 20px | alt2 = | link2 = | thumbtime2 = | caption2 = 2020–2023 (primary) | footer_background = | footer_align = | footer = }} On December 19, 2012, the team's name was unveiled as '''Seattle Reign FC'''. The team's colors were announced as white, platinum, royal blue and midnight black along with a neon green away colors The name was selected in part as homage to the first professional women's sports team in Seattle, the [Seattle Reign](/source/Seattle_Reign_(basketball)), a defunct professional basketball team in the [American Basketball League](/source/American_Basketball_League_(1996%E2%80%931998)).{{cite web |last=Mayers |first=Joshua |url=http://seattletimes.com/html/soundersfcblog/2019935275_seattles_professional_womens_s.html |title=Seattle's professional women's soccer team will be called Reign FC |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=December 19, 2012 }} That team was in turn named after its location in [King County](/source/King_County%2C_Washington), and as a pun alluding to Seattle's rainy climate. In conjunction with the colors, the team also released its primary and alternate badges: the primary badge features a queen wearing a platinum crown (in a reference to the team name), while the alternate badge is monochrome and foregrounds the crown itself. Owner Bill Predmore stated, "Today's announcement is the result of a thoughtful process to identify the name that best represents the values of our club, articulates our long-term ambitions and celebrates the community within which our supporters live. Reign FC meets all of those objectives and at the same time honors the legacy of professional women's sports in Seattle. Like the Seattle Sounders, whose fans selected a name that honored those who pioneered the sport of soccer in Seattle in the early 1970s, Seattle Reign FC was, in part, selected to pay homage those visionaries – the leaders and players of the Seattle Reign women's basketball team – who pioneered professional women's sports in Seattle."{{cite web|title=Seattle's NWSL team will be named Seattle Reign FC|date=December 19, 2012|url=http://www.sounderatheart.com/seattle-womens-soccer/2012/12/19/3785288/seattles-nwsl-name-seattle-reign-fc|publisher=Sounder at Heart|access-date=January 12, 2013|archive-date=February 2, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130202075647/http://www.sounderatheart.com/seattle-womens-soccer/2012/12/19/3785288/seattles-nwsl-name-seattle-reign-fc}} On January 30, 2019, it was announced that the team would relocate to [Tacoma, Washington](/source/Tacoma%2C_Washington), and rename as simply '''Reign FC'''. As part of the rebrand, the team released a slightly modified visual identity and a new primary team badge that removed the word "Seattle" from the original badge. Following the acquisition of the team by [OL Groupe](/source/OL_Groupe) in January 2020, the team announced another rebrand on March 6, 2020, as '''OL Reign''', with new primary colors of blue, white, and gold to match those from [Olympique Lyonnais](/source/Olympique_Lyonnais) and a new team badge that includes the lion as a symbol for [Lyon](/source/Lyon).{{cite news |title=REIGN FC REVEAL NEW NAME AND BRAND IDENTITY |url=https://www.olreign.com/news/2020/3/6/reign-fc-reveal-new-name-and-brand-identity |access-date=March 6, 2020 |publisher=OL Reign |date=March 6, 2020 |archive-date=April 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220409085253/https://www.olreign.com/news/2020/3/6/reign-fc-reveal-new-name-and-brand-identity }} The team returned to its original name of '''Seattle Reign FC''' on January 9, 2024, with a modified version of the original crest.{{cite news |last=Evans |first=Jayda |date=January 9, 2024 |title=OL Reign transform to Seattle Reign FC in throwback to original name and crest |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/reign/ol-reign-transform-to-seattle-reign-fc-in-throwback-to-original-name-and-crest/ |access-date=January 9, 2024}} The crest remains primarily blue and black with gold used for the crown to symbolize the team's NWSL Shields.{{cite press release |date=January 9, 2024 |title=Seattle Reign FC Makes Triumphant Return Ahead of 2024 Season |url=https://www.reignfc.com/news/seattle-reign-fc-makes-triumphant-return-ahead-of-2024-season-1 |publisher=Seattle Reign FC |access-date=January 9, 2024}} ===Kit history=== To date, all Reign uniforms have been manufactured by [Nike](/source/Nike%2C_Inc.), due to the league's exclusive outfitting agreement with that company. Throughout its branding eras, the team's home color has primarily been blue, although black and white have been worn. {| | {{Football kit | pattern_la= | pattern_b=_nwsl13 | pattern_ra= | leftarm=003254 | body=003254 | rightarm=003254 | shorts=003254 | socks=003254 | title=2013 Home }} | {{Football kit | pattern_la=_wide_black_cuff | pattern_b=_SeattleReignFC_14h | pattern_ra=_wide_black_cuff | leftarm=1269d0 | body=000000 | rightarm=1269d0 | shorts=000000 | socks=000000 | title=2014–15 Home }} | {{Football kit | pattern_la=_transparent_fading_black_edge | pattern_b= | pattern_ra=_transparent_fading_black_edge | pattern_sh=_transparent_fading_black_edge | leftarm=2266CC | body=2266CC | rightarm=2266CC | shorts=2266CC | socks=2266CC | title=2016–17 Home }} | {{Football kit | pattern_la= | pattern_b= _srfc18h | pattern_ra= | pattern_sh= | leftarm=000000 | body=000000 | rightarm=000000 | shorts=000000 | socks=000000 | title=2018–19 Home }} | {{Football kit | pattern_la= | pattern_b= 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kit | pattern_la = _rgn25a | pattern_b = _rgn25a | pattern_ra = _rgn25a | pattern_sh = _rgn25a | pattern_so = _top_on_white | leftarm = FFFFFF | body = FFFFFF | rightarm = FFFFFF | shorts = 5d7ca9 | socks = cec1b2 | title = 2025– Away }} |} {| | {{Football kit | pattern_la=_wide_purple_cuff | pattern_b=_SeattleReignFC_15t | pattern_ra=_wide_purple_cuff | leftarm=dced7b | body=dced7b | rightarm=dced7b | shorts=6506b5 | socks=6506b5 | title=2015 Third }} | {{Football kit | pattern_la = _rgn26t | pattern_b = _rgn26t | pattern_ra = _rgn26t | pattern_sh = | pattern_so = | leftarm = 0036d0 | body = 0036d0 | rightarm = 0036d0 | shorts = 0036d0 | socks = 0036d0 | title=2026 Third }} |} ===Sponsorship=== In April 2013, [Moda Health](/source/Moda_Health) was announced as the team's jersey sponsor.{{cite web|last1=Ruiz|first1=Don|title=Reign names jersey sponsor as opener nears|url=http://blog.thenewstribune.com/soccer/2013/04/11/reign-names-jersey-sponsor-as-opener-nears/|work=The News Tribune|access-date=March 26, 2017|date=April 11, 2013}} The company remained the jersey sponsor for the 2014 and 2015 seasons. In 2016, [Microsoft](/source/Microsoft) was named as the New Jersey sponsor and "presenting partner".{{cite web|last1=Soper|first1=Taylor|title=Microsoft inks deal with Seattle Reign soccer team for jersey sponsorship|url=http://www.geekwire.com/2016/microsoft-inks-deal-seattle-reign-soccer-team-jersey-sponsorship/|publisher=Geekwire|access-date=March 26, 2017|date=April 7, 2016}} The team also uses Microsoft technology on and off the pitch as part of the partnership. In January 2019, Seattle-based online retailer [Zulily](/source/Zulily) was announced as the team's new presenting partner and third-ever jersey sponsor.{{cite news |title=Reign FC Announces Zulily as Presenting Partner |url=https://medium.com/@ReignFC/reign-fc-announces-zulily-as-presenting-partner-e976ba1fdceb |access-date=March 3, 2019 |publisher=Reign FC |date=January 17, 2019}} On the same day, [Seattle Sounders FC](/source/Seattle_Sounders_FC) also announced Zulily as its New Jersey partner, making it the first time that both men's and women's professional soccer teams in Seattle share the same jersey sponsor and Seattle only the second-ever American city to hold this distinction.{{cite news |title=Sounders FC announces groundbreaking multi-year jersey rights partnership with Seattle-based online retailer Zulily |url=https://www.soundersfc.com/post/2019/01/17/sounders-fc-announces-groundbreaking-multi-year-jersey-rights-partnership-seattle-0 |access-date=January 18, 2019 |publisher=Seattle Sounders FC |date=January 18, 2019}} Despite the New Jersey sponsor, Microsoft remains the team's technology partner and will continue to provide sports analytics to the coaching staff. During an unveiling event for the new secondary jersey in April 2019, aerospace corporation [Boeing](/source/Boeing) was announced as a kit sponsor for a slot on the back of both jerseys.{{cite press release |title=Reign FC Unveil New Secondary Kits, Announce New Partnership With Boeing |url=https://www.reignfc.com/news/2019/4/11/reign-fc-unveil-new-secondary-kits-announce-new-partnership-with-boeing |access-date=April 12, 2019 |publisher=Reign FC |date=April 11, 2019}} The jersey partnership with Zulily concluded after the 2020 season.{{cite news |last1=Rantz |first1=Susie |title=OL Reign end partnership with Zulily |url=https://www.sounderatheart.com/seattle-reign/2021/2/3/22265466/ol-reign-end-partnership-with-zulily |access-date=February 4, 2021 |publisher=Sounder At Heart |date=February 4, 2021}} Heading into the 2021 season, the Reign started featuring the Black Future Co-op Fund on the front of their jerseys as an in-kind donation to the Fund, until they could secure a new sponsorship.{{cite news |title=OL REIGN UNVEIL 2021 JERSEYS FEATURING BLACK FUTURE CO-OP FUND |url=https://www.olreign.com/news/2021/4/14/ol-reign-unveil-2021-jerseys-featuring-black-future-co-op-fund |access-date=April 15, 2021 |publisher=OL Reign |date=April 14, 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.sounderatheart.com/2025/10/seattle-reign-trumpanion-jersey-sponsor/|title=Seattle Reign announce Trupanion as new front-of-jersey sponsor|date=October 7, 2025|website=Sounder at Heart}} While the search for a front-of-jersey sponsor continued, Tacoma-based healthcare group [MultiCare Health System](/source/MultiCare_Health_System) was announced as a back-of-kit sponsor (alongside Boeing) at the start of the 2022 regular season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.olreign.com/news/ol-reign-and-multicare-partner-for-back-of-kit-partnership|title=OL Reign and MultiCare Partner for Back-Of-Kit Partnership|publisher=OL Reign}} Before the 2025 season, the Reign announced that the Black Future Co-op Fund would no longer be featured as the club continued its search for a front-of-jersey sponsor.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sounderatheart.com/2025/02/seattle-reign-unveil-new-secondary-kit/|title=Seattle Reign unveil new secondary kit|date=February 27, 2025|website=Sounder at Heart}} In October 2025, after nearly five years, the Reign secured Seattle-based pet insurance provider [Trupanion](/source/Trupanion) as the club's new front-of-jersey sponsor.{{Cite web|url=https://www.reignfc.com/news/seattle-reign-fc-announces-multi-year-front-of-kit-partnership-with-trupanion|title=Seattle Reign FC Announces Multi-Year Front-of-Kit Partnership with Trupanion|website=Seattle Reign FC}} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center" |- ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Seasons ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Jersey manufacturer ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Front-of-jersey sponsor |- | 2013–2015 |rowspan="5"|[Nike](/source/Nike%2C_Inc.) | [Moda Health](/source/Moda_Health) |- | 2016–2018 | [Microsoft](/source/Microsoft) |- | 2019–2020 | [Zulily](/source/Zulily) |- | 2021–2024 | Black Future Co-op Fund{{efn|group=4|The Reign "donated [their] front-of-kit position to the Black Future Co-op Fund through a player-led initiative" while they searched for a traditional sponsor.}} |- | Since 2025 | [Trupanion](/source/Trupanion) |} {{notelist|group=4}} ==Stadium== [[File:OL Reign vs. Washington Spirit - October 6, 2023 - view from southeast.jpg|thumb|right|Seattle Reign FC have played their home matches at [Lumen Field](/source/Lumen_Field) on a regular basis since 2022]] During the inaugural season of the [NWSL](/source/National_Women's_Soccer_League), Reign FC played at [Starfire Stadium](/source/Starfire_Sports) in [Tukwila, Washington](/source/Tukwila%2C_Washington).{{cite web|last=Bird|first=Liviu|title=Seattle Reign FC announces Starfire Stadium as home venue|date=January 23, 2013 |url=http://equalizersoccer.com/2013/01/23/seattle-reign-fc-announces-starfire-stadium-as-home-venue/|publisher=Equalizer Soccer|access-date=January 23, 2013}} The stadium is located approximately 12 miles from downtown [Seattle](/source/Seattle) and is the training facility for [Seattle Sounders FC](/source/Seattle_Sounders_FC), as well as where the Sounders play their [U.S. Open Cup](/source/Lamar_Hunt_U.S._Open_Cup) matches. With a seating capacity for 4,500 spectators, the stadium also features a press box with full scoreboard and sound system capabilities. The [pitch](/source/Association_football_pitch) features [FieldTurf](/source/FieldTurf).{{cite web|title=Outdoor Turf Fields|url=http://www.starfiresports.com/reservations/field-reservations/outdoor-turf-fields/|publisher=Starfire Sports|access-date=January 23, 2013|archive-date=December 11, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121211094858/http://www.starfiresports.com/reservations/field-reservations/outdoor-turf-fields/|url-status=dead}} In February 2014, it was announced that the team would be moving to [Memorial Stadium](/source/Memorial_Stadium_(Seattle)), located at the [Seattle Center](/source/Seattle_Center), for at least the 2014 and 2015 seasons;{{cite web|last=Oshan|first=Jeremiah|title=Reign will play home games at Memorial Stadium in 2014 and beyond|url=http://www.sounderatheart.com/seattle-womens-soccer/2014/2/6/5387252/reign-home-games-memorial-stadium#comments|publisher=Sounder at Heart|access-date=February 6, 2014|date=February 6, 2014|archive-date=September 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924105220/http://www.sounderatheart.com/seattle-womens-soccer/2014/2/6/5387252/reign-home-games-memorial-stadium#comments}} the Reign chose to remain there beyond the originally intended two seasons. The stadium features an artificial turf pitch that was installed in 2013 and a seating capacity of 12,000 spectators, although seating capacity was set at 6,000 for the beginning of the [2014 season](/source/2014_Seattle_Reign_FC_season).{{cite news|last=Mayers|first=Joshua|title=Reign FC confirms its new home will be Seattle Memorial Stadium|url=http://blogs.seattletimes.com/soundersfc/2014/02/06/reign-fc-confirms-its-new-home-will-be-seattle-memorial-stadium/|access-date=April 10, 2014|newspaper=The Seattle Times|date=February 6, 2014}} The stadium was the previous home of the [Seattle Sounders](/source/Seattle_Sounders_(1974%E2%80%931983)) from 1974 to 1975 when the team played in the [North American Soccer League](/source/North_American_Soccer_League_(1968%E2%80%931984)) (NASL) and from 1995 to 2002 when [the new incarnation of the team](/source/Seattle_Sounders_(1994%E2%80%932008)) played in the [A-League](/source/A-League_(1995%E2%80%932004)). In late 2017, the team's future in Seattle beyond 2018 was seen as uncertain due to issues with Memorial Stadium. The facility does not meet league standards for playing surfaces set to be enforced in 2019. Additionally, the stadium is owned by the [Seattle School District](/source/Seattle_School_District), which has announced plans to build a new high school in that area of the city, with the stadium being the most likely site. The Reign were seen by national soccer media as lacking viable options for a replacement—other possible venues in the region are problematic due to size, location, or ancillary facilities.{{cite web |url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/us/features/will-reign-fc-thrive-or-just-survive-nwsls-cloudy-future-seattle |title=Will Reign FC thrive, or just survive? The NWSL's cloudy future in Seattle |first=Richard |last=Farley |publisher=[FourFourTwo](/source/FourFourTwo) |date=September 27, 2017 |access-date=November 27, 2017 |archive-date=December 1, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201041727/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/us/features/will-reign-fc-thrive-or-just-survive-nwsls-cloudy-future-seattle }} Reign FC owner Bill Predmore initially responded that, despite these challenges, the team would remain at Memorial Stadium for 2019.{{cite news |last1=Cristobal |first1=Jacob |title=Seattle Reign FC will remain at Memorial Stadium for 2019 NWSL season |url=https://www.sounderatheart.com/2018/8/16/17691736/seattle-reign-memorial-stadium-2019-nwsl-season |access-date=January 31, 2019 |publisher=Sounder at Heart |date=August 16, 2018}} However, newly enforced standards by [U.S. Soccer](/source/U.S._Soccer) and NWSL made this untenable, and the team relocated to [Tacoma, Washington](/source/Tacoma%2C_Washington), in January 2019.{{cite news |last1=Predmore |first1=Bill |last2=Predmore |first2=Teresa |title=An Open Letter to the Fans and Supporters of Seattle Reign FC from the owners |url=https://www.sounderatheart.com/2019/1/30/18203707/reign-owners-open-letter |access-date=January 31, 2019 |publisher=Sounder at Heart |date=January 30, 2019 |archive-date=January 31, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190131145510/https://www.sounderatheart.com/2019/1/30/18203707/reign-owners-open-letter }} The Reign planned to play temporarily at [Cheney Stadium](/source/Cheney_Stadium) while a soccer-specific stadium shared with [Tacoma Defiance](/source/Tacoma_Defiance) was constructed. The new venue was originally set to open in 2021, but has since been delayed indefinitely due to feasibility issues caused by the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic).{{Cite web|url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2021/12/15/ol-reign-move-lumen-field-seattle-bill-predmore-interview-capacity-schedule-cost/|title=Reign move to Lumen Field for home games to settle in Seattle, once and for all – Equalizer Soccer|first=Jeff|last=Kassouf|date=December 15, 2021 }} During their time in Tacoma, the team leased a practice field from [Bellarmine Preparatory School](/source/Bellarmine_Preparatory_School) and shared space with [Foss High School](/source/Foss_High_School).{{cite news |last=Kirschman |first=Lauren |date=April 30, 2021 |title=OL Reign partners with Bellarmine Prep to share practice field |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/high-school/article250902624.html |work=The News Tribune |access-date=May 19, 2023}}{{cite news |last=Evans |first=Jayda |date=January 25, 2023 |title=OL Reign eager to get going on new turf |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/reign/ol-reign-eager-to-get-going-on-new-turf/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=May 19, 2023}} In December 2021, The Reign announced that [Lumen Field](/source/Lumen_Field) will become its home stadium beginning in 2022. Lumen Field has a capacity of 68,740; standard configuration for Reign games seats 10,000 but can expand based on demand for individual games. With the move back to Seattle, the team also exited the planned soccer-specific stadium project in Tacoma. The team also moved their practice facilities to Starfire Sports prior to the 2023 season; the team were allocated a new field that would be used until they replaced the Sounders, who moved to their new [Longacres facility](/source/Sounders_FC_Center_at_Longacres) in 2024. After the Reign were acquired by the Sounders ownership group, plans to share the new Longacres facility were discussed by the two teams.{{cite news |last=Yamashita |first=Andy |date=March 9, 2025 |title=Sounders, Reign envision Seattle's soccer future with shared ownership: 'We want to inspire' |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/sounders/sounders-reign-envision-seattles-soccer-future-with-shared-ownership-we-want-to-inspire/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=March 14, 2025}} ==Broadcasting== {{see also|National Women's Soccer League#Broadcasting}} {{As of|2020}}, NWSL matches are broadcast on [CBS Sports Network](/source/CBS_Sports_Network) and [Paramount+](/source/Paramount%2B). International viewers can watch on nwslsoccer.com. In 2023, the league announced additional international streaming deals with [DAZN](/source/DAZN) and [Tigo](/source/Tigo).{{cite web |last1=|url=https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/national-womens-soccer-league-announces-international-streaming-details |publisher=National Women's Soccer League |access-date=June 1, 2023 |date=March 23, 2023|title=National Women's Soccer League Announces International Streaming Details}} From 2013 to 2016, Seattle Reign games were streamed live by Bootstrapper Studios via YouTube. The broadcasts were called by KOMO News Radio Sports Director, Tom Glasgow, with color commentary provided by [Lesle Gallimore](/source/Lesle_Gallimore), head coach of the [Washington Huskies](/source/Washington_Huskies_women's_soccer).{{cite web|title=Reign FC Home Opener Tonight|date = May 4, 2013|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4588426|publisher=Our Sports Central|access-date=August 22, 2013}} During the 2013 season, a select number of league games were broadcast on [Fox Sports](/source/Fox_Sports).{{cite web|title=NWSL, FOX Sports announce TV deal|url=http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/usa/story/national-womens-soccer-league-fox-sports-media-group-announce-televesion-deal-2013-season-041813|work=Fox Sports|access-date=August 22, 2013}} During the [2014 season](/source/2014_National_Women's_Soccer_League_season), several league games were broadcast by [ESPN](/source/ESPN).{{cite web|title=NWSL and ESPN Announce National Broadcast Agreement|url=http://www.nwslsoccer.com/home/812790.html|publisher=National Women's Soccer League|access-date=March 31, 2015|date=May 28, 2014|archive-date=May 30, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140530233834/http://www.nwslsoccer.com/home/812790.html}} In March 2015, the team became one of the first sports teams to use the newly released app [Periscope](/source/Periscope_(app)) to stream a preseason friendly against the [Portland Pilots](/source/Portland_Pilots).{{cite web|last1=Pramuk|first1=Jacob|title=What Meerkat, Periscope mean for sports broadcasts|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2015/03/30/what-meerkat-periscope-mean-for-sports-broadcasts.html|publisher=CNBC|access-date=March 31, 2015|date=March 30, 2015}} In 2015, six select regular season games and the playoff matches were broadcast by [Fox Soccer](/source/Fox_Soccer).{{cite web|title=NWSL and Fox Sports Announce National Broadcast Deal|url=http://www.nwslsoccer.com/home/884476.html|publisher=National Women's Soccer League|access-date=October 10, 2015|date=June 30, 2015|archive-date=September 28, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150928223434/http://www.nwslsoccer.com/home/884476.html|url-status=dead}} The playoff final featuring Reign FC and FC Kansas City set what was then a league record, averaging 167,000 viewers on [Fox Sports 1](/source/Fox_Sports_1) – an increase of 7 percent compared to the 2014 final broadcast on ESPN2.{{cite web|last1=Kennedy|first1=Paul|title=TV Report: NWSL viewers up for final, down for season|url=http://www.socceramerica.com/article/65995/tv-report-nwsl-viewers-up-for-final-down-for-sea.html|publisher=Soccer America|access-date=October 10, 2015|date=October 7, 2015}} That record stood until the 2016 NWSL finals between Western New York and Washington, which averaged more than 180,000 viewers.{{cite web|url=http://worldsoccertalk.com/2016/09/15/viewing-numbers-soccer-games-us-tv-week-sept-9-11-2016/|title=Ratings Roundup: NHL Opening Night, WNBA Finals, NWSL Final|website=Sports Media Watch|date=October 13, 2016|access-date=November 1, 2016}} In 2017, Reign games were streamed exclusively by [Go90](/source/Go90) for American audiences and via the NWSL website for international viewers.{{cite web|title=NWSL, go90 announce exclusive streaming partnership|url=http://www.blackandredunited.com/washington-spirit-womens-soccer/2017/4/13/15282800/nwsl-streaming-go90-2017|website=Black and Red United (SBNation)|date=April 13, 2017|access-date=April 14, 2017}} As part of a three-year agreement with [A&E Networks](/source/A%26E_Networks), [Lifetime](/source/Lifetime_(TV_channel)) broadcasts one ''NWSL Game of the Week'' on Saturday afternoons.{{cite web|title=Lifetime To Air National Women's Soccer League Games As A+E Networks Kicks in For Equity Stake|date=February 2, 2017|url=https://deadline.com/2017/02/lifetime-national-womens-soccer-league-tv-deal-ae-networks-stake-1201900415/|publisher=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=February 3, 2017}}{{cite web|title=A+E Networks, National Women's Soccer League Ink Major Deal|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/womens-soccer-lifetime-1201975617/|website=Variety|date=February 2, 2017|access-date=February 3, 2017}} For the 2017 season, the Reign were featured in nationally televised [Lifetime](/source/Lifetime_(TV_network)) ''NWSL Game of the Week'' broadcasts on May 27, July 8, August 26, and September 9, 2017.{{cite web|last1=Forrester|first1=Nick|title=NWSL announces 2017 broadcast schedule on Lifetime|work=Excelle Sports|url=http://www.excellesports.com/news/nwsl-lifetime-broadcast-schedule/|access-date=April 27, 2017|date=March 30, 2017|archive-date=April 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427103059/http://www.excellesports.com/news/nwsl-lifetime-broadcast-schedule/}} During the 2018 season, Lifetime match broadcasts featuring Seattle include May 5, July 21, and August 11, 2018.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mylifetime.com/shows/national-womens-soccer-league/pages/2018-game-of-the-week-broadcast-schedule|title=2018 NWSL Game of the Week Broadcast Schedule {{!}} Lifetime|work=Lifetime|access-date=April 4, 2018}} In 2024, 11 Reign games were available on [KONG-TV](/source/KONG_(TV)) through a local broadcast partnership with [KING 5 Media Group](/source/KING-TV).{{Cite web|url=https://www.reignfc.com/news/seattle-reign-fc-and-king-5-media-group-announce-broadcast-partnership-for-2024-season|title=Seattle Reign FC and KING 5 Media Group Announce Broadcast Partnership for 2024 Season|website=Seattle Reign FC}} [KCPQ](/source/KCPQ) took over as the Reign's local station for 2025.{{cite web |url=https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2025/05/01/sounders-seattle-reign-sign-deal-with-kcpq-fox/ |title=Sounders, Seattle Reign sign deal with KCPQ-Fox |website=Sports Business Journal |date=2025-05-01}} ==Supporters== The first supporters group formed for the Reign is the Royal Guard. Founded by Matt Banks and Kiana Coleman in April 2013, the group became the first organized supporters group for a women's professional sports team in Washington state's history.{{cite web|title=Royal Guard's first decree: supporting Seattle Reign FC|date=May 7, 2013|url=http://goalwa.wordpress.com/2013/05/07/royal-guards-first-decree-supporting-seattle-reign-fc/|publisher=Goal WA|access-date=August 22, 2013}}{{cite web|title=North American Supporters Group Archive: NWSL|date=July 2013|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/supporters/supportersgroup/nwsl|publisher=Major League Soccer|access-date=November 20, 2013|archive-date=May 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518124313/http://www.mlssoccer.com/supporters/supportersgroup/nwsl}}{{cite web|last=Brown|first=Julian|title=Rapinoe Shines in Reign Home Debut in 3–1 Victory|url=http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/rapinoe_shines_in_reign_home_debut_in_3_1_victory/13944886|publisher=The Soccer Desk|access-date=November 20, 2013|date=July 23, 2013}} Other supporters groups for the team have included Fortune's Favourites and Queen Anne Collective.{{cite web|title=7 reasons you should attend a Seattle Reign match|url=http://www.sounderatheart.com/2015/7/14/8962547/7-reasons-you-should-attend-a-seattle-reign-match|publisher=Sounder at Heart|access-date=October 10, 2015|date=July 14, 2015}}{{cite web|title=Your 2015 NWSL Championship Matchday Guide|work=Queen Anne Collective|url=http://queenannecollective.com/2015/09/29/your-2015-nwsl-championship-matchday-guide/|access-date=October 10, 2015|date=September 29, 2015|archive-date=October 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151004045130/http://queenannecollective.com/2015/09/29/your-2015-nwsl-championship-matchday-guide/|url-status=dead}} ==Rivalries== [[File:Full time at OL Reign vs. Portland Thorns FC - August 29, 2021 at Lumen Field.jpg|thumb|right|Rivalry match against Portland Thorns FC at [Lumen Field](/source/Lumen_Field) in August 2021]] Like the [Seattle Sounders FC](/source/Seattle_Sounders_FC) rivalry with the [Portland Timbers](/source/Portland_Timbers), the Reign has a long-standing regional rivalry{{cite web|title=Thorns-Reign: A rivalry by any other name|url=https://www.timbers.com/news/thorns-reign-rivalry-any-other-name|publisher=Portland Thorns FC|access-date=March 26, 2017|date=April 19, 2013}} with [Portland Thorns FC](/source/Portland_Thorns_FC).{{cite web|last1=Blue|first1=Molly|title=Tobin Heath out, Christine Sinclair in for Portland Thorns vs. Seattle Reign|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/portland-thorns/2016/05/mark_parsons_portland_thorns_v.html|work=The Oregonian|access-date=March 26, 2017|date=May 12, 2016}} In May 2015, a match between the two teams in Portland set a new attendance record with 21,144 fans cheering in the stadium.{{cite web|title=Reign-Thorns draws NWSL-record crowd of 21,144|url=http://www.espn.com/espnw/news-commentary/article/13305007/seattle-reign-beat-portland-thorns-nwsl-record-crowd|publisher=ESPN|access-date=March 26, 2017|date=July 22, 2015}} Their August 29, 2021, meeting was played at [Lumen Field](/source/Lumen_Field) in Seattle as part of a doubleheader with the Sounders and Timbers, drawing 27,248 spectators to break the league's attendance record.{{cite news |last=Evans |first=Jayda |date=August 29, 2021 |title=Megan Rapinoe scores a brace to lead OL Reign past Portland before an NWSL-record crowd |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/reign/megan-rapinoe-scores-a-brace-to-lead-ol-reign-past-portland-before-an-nwsl-record-crowd/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=September 4, 2021}} After losing twice to [FC Kansas City](/source/FC_Kansas_City) during the NWSL championship final in 2014 and 2015 despite winning first place in the league, the Reign also considered FC Kansas City to be a rival.{{cite web|last1=Murray|first1=Caitlin|title=NWSL final: Seattle Reign hope ruthlessness can kill off FC Kansas City|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/oct/01/nwsl-final-seattle-reign-hope-ruthlessness-can-kill-off-fc-kansas-city|work=The Guardian|access-date=March 26, 2017|date=October 1, 2015}}{{cite web|last1=Ridgway|first1=Martha|title=Seattle Reign FC and FC Kansas City Team up for Athlete Ally's EveryFan Campaign|url=https://www.athleteally.org/seattle-reign-fc-fc-kansas-city-team-athlete-allys-everyfan-campaign/|publisher=Athlete Ally|access-date=March 26, 2017|date=May 1, 2016}} However, Kansas City folded after the 2017 season, with their head coach Vlatko Andonovski joining the Reign. An expansion team returned to the Kansas City area in 2021, and the rivalry was revived in 2022 when the [Kansas City Current](/source/Kansas_City_Current) won the playoff semifinal in front of a record-breaking crowd of 21,491 in Seattle.{{Cite web|url=https://www.olreign.com/news/2022/10/23/match-recap-ol-reign-falls-2-0-in-nwsl-semifinal|title=Match Recap: OL Reign Falls 2–0 in NWSL Semifinal|website=OL REIGN: WE ARE THE BOLD}} A team from Kansas City has eliminated the Reign in the playoffs in all three of the club's Shield-winning seasons.{{cite tweet|url=https://twitter.com/JeffKassouf/status/1584362766642532353|user=JeffKassouf|number=1584362766642532353|title=Kansas City, in every iteration, is the Reign's bogey team. FC Kansas City won NWSL titles in 2014 and 2015, defeating the Reign in both finals. Kansas City Current defeat Reign to make 2022 final vs. Portland. Those are the Reign's three Shield-winning years.}} ==Ownership and management== Seattle Reign FC was wholly owned by Bill and Teresa Predmore from its establishment until January 2019. Bill Predmore was a co-founder and the CEO of POP, a Seattle-based digital marketing agency.{{cite web|last1=Cook|first1=John|title=Advance Publications buys Seattle digital agency POP|url=http://www.geekwire.com/2013/advance-publications-buys-seattle-digital-agency-pop/|publisher=Geek Wire|access-date=January 18, 2016|date=January 16, 2013}} Prior to the start of the first season, Predmore stated, "Ultimately, my goal is to build the best women's club in the world. That won't happen tomorrow or this year, but in 10 years or 20 years that's where we want to be."{{cite web|title=Bill Predmore: 'My goal is to build the best women's club in the world'|url=http://seattletimes.com/html/nicolebrodeur/2020250781_nicolepredmorexml.html|work=The Seattle Times|access-date=August 22, 2013}} Predmore's wife, Teresa, played college soccer at [Oregon State University](/source/Oregon_State_Beavers) and soccer is one of her lifelong passions. Leading up to the inaugural season of the NWSL, Amy Carnell was named general manager for the team. Within a week of regular season play, Carnell resigned from her position citing "personal reasons" and head coach [Laura Harvey](/source/Laura_Harvey) assumed the role – a setup similar to what she was used to as coach of the [Arsenal L.F.C.](/source/Arsenal_L.F.C.) in England.{{cite web|title=Reign FC general manager Amy Carnell resigns|url=http://seattletimes.com/html/sounders/2020737916_reignfc09.html|work=The Seattle Times|access-date=August 22, 2013}}{{cite web|title=Tom Glasgow, Sports Director|work=Seattle News, Weather and Traffic | KOMO Newsradio FM 97.7/AM 1000 |url=http://www.komonews.com/radio/people/135458713.html|publisher=KOMO News|access-date=August 22, 2013}} Following the [2017 season](/source/2017_Seattle_Reign_FC_season), [Laura Harvey](/source/Laura_Harvey) resigned as general manager and head coach of the team, and [Vlatko Andonovski](/source/Vlatko_Andonovski) was hired from [FC Kansas City](/source/FC_Kansas_City) as the new head coach.{{cite news|title=Laura Harvey Steps Down as Head Coach and GM; Vlatko Andonovski Named Head Coach of Reign FC|url=https://medium.com/@ReignFC/laura-harvey-steps-down-as-head-coach-and-gm-vlatko-andonovski-named-head-coach-of-reign-fc-e46166c9cf42|access-date=March 3, 2019|publisher=Reign FC|date=November 7, 2017}} Andonovski and Harvey had been the two most successful coaches in [NWSL](/source/NWSL) history, with three Coach of the Year awards and four trophies between them, and Andonovski was the only replacement Harvey endorsed.{{cite news|title=Laura Harvey and Vlatko Andonovski Discuss the Future of Reign FC|url=https://medium.com/@ReignFC/laura-harvey-and-vlatko-andonovski-discuss-the-future-of-reign-fc-378d6f667729|access-date=March 3, 2019|publisher=Reign FC|date=November 7, 2017}} Andonovski further complimented Harvey's positive impacts and committed to continue playing a "beautiful game" with the Reign.{{cite news|title=Vlatko Andonovski Welcomes New Challenge|url=https://medium.com/@ReignFC/vlatko-andonovski-welcomes-new-challenge-832478a20851|access-date=March 3, 2019|publisher=Reign FC|date=November 7, 2017}} Before the [2018 season](/source/2018_Seattle_Reign_FC_season), the team announced an agreement with Force 10 Sports Management, LLC, for it to manage ticket sales and services.{{cite news|title=Seattle Reign FC Partners with Force 10 Sports Management to Manage Ticket Sales and Service|url=https://medium.com/@ReignFC/seattle-reign-fc-partners-with-force-10-sports-management-to-manage-ticket-sales-and-service-3d96828cd19e|access-date=March 3, 2019|publisher=Reign FC|date=February 5, 2018}} Force 10 Sports Management owns and operates the [Seattle Storm](/source/Seattle_Storm), a standalone professional women's basketball team in the [WNBA](/source/WNBA), much like the Reign.{{Cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/sportsmoney/2011/09/08/the-female-entrepreneurs-who-are-the-seattle-storms-driving-force/|title=The Female Entrepreneurs Who Are The Seattle Storm's Driving Force|last=Glass|first=Alana|work=Forbes|access-date=September 25, 2018}} On January 30, 2019, the Reign announced that it would move to [Tacoma, Washington](/source/Tacoma%2C_Washington).{{cite news |last1=Purdy |first1=Jacqueline |title=Big moves for Reign FC: New venue, new city, new minority owners |url=http://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/article/big-moves-for-reign-fc-new-venue-new-city-new-minority-owners |access-date=January 31, 2019 |publisher=NWSL |date=January 30, 2019 }}{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} As part of the move, the team announced two new minority owners: the Baseball Club of Tacoma LLC (the owner and operator of the [Tacoma Rainiers](/source/Tacoma_Rainiers), led by Mikal Thomsen), as well as [Seattle Sounders FC](/source/Seattle_Sounders_FC) majority owner [Adrian Hanauer](/source/Adrian_Hanauer) and his mother Lenore Hanauer. Bill and Teresa Predmore remained the team's majority owners, and Bill the team president, after the additional investments. The relocation also brought previous management agreement with Force 10 Sports Management to an end, with the Tacoma Rainiers taking over similar responsibilities at [Cheney Stadium](/source/Cheney_Stadium).{{cite news |last1=Rantz |first1=Susie |title=Reign FC move to Tacoma for 2019 season, and beyond |url=https://www.sounderatheart.com/2019/1/30/18203332/seattle-reign-fc-tacoma-2019 |access-date=January 31, 2019 |publisher=Sounder at Heart |date=January 30, 2019}} After winning the [2019 NWSL Coach of the Year](/source/2019_NWSL_season) award, head coach [Vlatko Andonovski](/source/Vlatko_Andonovski) resigned to manage the [United States women's national soccer team](/source/United_States_women's_national_soccer_team) on October 28, 2019. As his departure had been anticipated, co-owner and president Bill Predmore had already begun the search for Andonovski's successor since early September.{{cite news |last1=Cristobal |first1=Jacob |title=Vlatko Andonovski departs Reign FC to become new USWNT head coach |url=https://www.sounderatheart.com/seattle-reign/2019/10/28/20934904/vlatko-andonovski-departs-reign-fc-new-uswnt-head-coach |access-date=October 28, 2019 |publisher=Sounder at Heart |date=October 28, 2019}} On November 25, 2019, majority owner Bill Predmore announced his entry into exclusive negotiations to sell the team to [OL Groupe](/source/OL_Groupe), the [parent company](/source/parent_company) of French clubs [Olympique Lyonnais](/source/Olympique_Lyonnais) and [Olympique Lyonnais Féminin](/source/Olympique_Lyonnais_F%C3%A9minin).{{cite press release |title=Reign FC Has Entered into Exclusive Negotiations to Sell the Club to OL Groupe |url=https://www.reignfc.com/news/2019/11/25/reign-fc-has-entered-into-exclusive-negotiations-to-sell-the-club-to-ol-groupe |access-date=November 25, 2019 |publisher=Reign FC |date=November 25, 2019 |archive-date=December 19, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219190146/https://www.reignfc.com/news/2019/11/25/reign-fc-has-entered-into-exclusive-negotiations-to-sell-the-club-to-ol-groupe |url-status=dead }} [Jean-Michel Aulas](/source/Jean-Michel_Aulas), president of OL Groupe, had been public about his desire to acquire an NWSL team as part of Lyon's international ambitions.{{cite news |last1=Karell |first1=Darren |title=Lyon planning to purchase NWSL franchise |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/lyon-planning-purchase-nwsl-franchise-011254482.html |access-date=November 25, 2019 |publisher=Yahoo! Sports |date=October 11, 2019}} After the sale was completed, previous majority owners Bill and Teresa Predmore retained a minority stake in the team, while previous minority owners [Adrian Hanauer](/source/Adrian_Hanauer) and [Tacoma Soccer Ventures](/source/Tacoma_Rainiers) no longer had ownership positions. On December 19, 2019, the team announced that the parties entered into a definitive agreement for the sale to be completed in January 2020.{{cite news |title=REIGN FC ACQUIRED BY OL GROUPE |url=https://www.reignfc.com/news/2019/12/19/reign-fc-acquired-by-ol-groupe |access-date=December 19, 2019 |publisher=Reign FC |date=December 19, 2019 |archive-date=December 19, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219190134/https://www.reignfc.com/news/2019/12/19/reign-fc-acquired-by-ol-groupe }} The team's total assets were valued at $3.51 million,{{cite news |last1=Levine |first1=Matthew |title=OL Groupe to become majority owner of National Women's Soccer League's Reign FC |url=http://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/article/ol-groupe-to-become-majority-owner-of-national-womens-soccer-leagues-reign-fc |access-date=December 19, 2019 |publisher=NWSL |archive-date=April 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405034158/https://www.nwslsoccer.com/news/article/ol-groupe-to-become-majority-owner-of-national-womens-soccer-leagues-reign-fc }} and OL Groupe would pay $3.145 million to acquire an 89.5 percent ownership stake in the team.{{cite news |title=JEAN-MICHEL AULAS: "WE WILL BRING OUR EXPERTISE AND OUR PASSION TO THIS PROJECT" |url=https://www.ol.fr/en/contents/articles/2019/12/19/jean-michel-aulas-we-bring-our-expertise-and-passion |access-date=December 20, 2019 |publisher=Olympique Lyonnais |date=December 19, 2019}} It was also announced on the same day that French basketball player [Tony Parker](/source/Tony_Parker), a business partner of OL Groupe, would also pay to acquire a 3% ownership stake, that Aulas would become chairman of the team's board of directors, and that a chief operating officer would be appointed to support the CEO Bill Predmore. OL Groupe executive Vincent Berthillot was later appointed as the COO.{{cite news |last1=Voght |first1=Steve |title=Evolution, not wholesale change, as Reign FC becomes part of OL Groupe family |url=https://www.sounderatheart.com/seattle-reign/2020/1/21/21075601/bill-predmore-interview-reign-fc-ol-groupe-operations-rebrand |access-date=January 21, 2020 |publisher=Sounder at Heart |date=January 21, 2020}} On January 17, 2020, French coach [Farid Benstiti](/source/Farid_Benstiti) was announced as the third head coach in team history. This was followed by the announcement that the team would rebrand as "OL Reign" as part of the takeover. [Gérard Houllier](/source/G%C3%A9rard_Houllier) was appointed the team's technical director in November 2020,{{cite news |last1=Kidd |first1=Robert |title=Interview: The Olympique Lyon-strategy behind the purchase of a US women's team |url=https://offthepitch.com/a/interview-olympique-lyon-strategy-behind-purchase-us-womens-team |access-date=November 28, 2020 |publisher=Off the Pitch |date=November 24, 2020}} but he died a month later.{{cite news |title=Gerard Houllier: Former Liverpool manager dies aged 73 |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/55300386 |access-date=December 14, 2020 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=December 14, 2020}} Benstiti resigned on July 2, 2021.{{cite news |title=FARID BENSTITI RESIGNS AS HEAD COACH OF OL REIGN |url=https://www.olreign.com/news/faridbenstiti |access-date=July 2, 2021 |publisher=OL Reign |date=July 2, 2021 |archive-date=January 10, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240110190500/https://www.olreign.com/news/faridbenstiti }} On July 15, 2021, the team announced that [Laura Harvey](/source/Laura_Harvey) would return as head coach after the [Tokyo Olympics](/source/Football_at_the_2020_Summer_Olympics_%E2%80%93_Women's_tournament).{{cite news |title=LAURA HARVEY RETURNS AS HEAD COACH OF OL REIGN |url=https://www.olreign.com/news/laura-harvey-returns-as-head-coach-of-ol-reign |access-date=July 15, 2021 |publisher=OL Reign |date=July 15, 2021 |archive-date=March 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321033912/https://www.olreign.com/news/laura-harvey-returns-as-head-coach-of-ol-reign }} On September 30, 2021, CEO Bill Predmore confirmed that he asked for former head coach [Farid Benstiti](/source/Farid_Benstiti)'s resignation after a player reported inappropriate comments made by Benstiti.{{cite news| url = https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/09/30/nwsl-abuse-north-carolina-courage-washington-spirit/| title = NWSL players speak out amid abuse claims: 'Burn it all down' – The Washington Post| newspaper = [The Washington Post](/source/The_Washington_Post)}} Despite a formal complaint being made to the NWSL, Predmore did not disclose details behind Benstiti's resignation at the time. Benstiti was initially hired despite allegations of similar behavior in the past,{{Cite web|url=https://www.sounderatheart.com/seattle-reign/2021/9/30/22703543/new-details-farid-benstiti-resignation-ol-reign|title=New details emerge on Farid Benstiti's sudden departure from OL Reign|first=Steve|last=Voght|date=September 30, 2021|website=Sounder At Heart}} and Predmore's withholding of information continues a pattern of institutional failure in the NWSL where coaches and personnel under investigation for misconduct were allowed to leave quietly and take up other positions where they could still do harm.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2857633/2021/09/30/this-guy-has-a-pattern-amid-institutional-failure-former-nwsl-players-accuse-prominent-coach-of-sexual-coercion/|title='This guy has a pattern': Amid institutional failure, former NWSL players accuse prominent coach of sexual coercion|first=Meg|last=Linehan|website=The Athletic}} In February 2022, club founders Bill and Teresa Predmore announced that they would step down from their operational roles as club CEO and president of the club's youth academy, respectively, while remaining as the club's minority owners.{{Cite web|url=https://www.olreign.com/news/teresa-and-bill-predmore-stepping-down-from-operating-roles-with-ol-reign-vincent-berthillot-appointed-new-ceo|title=Teresa and Bill Predmore Stepping Down from Operating Roles with OL Reign – Vincent Berthillot Appointed New CEO|publisher=OL Reign}} Former COO Vincent Berthillot succeeded Bill Predmore as the club's CEO, while a general manager dedicated to soccer operations would be appointed.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sounderatheart.com/seattle-reign/2022/2/2/22913546/ol-reign-founders-predmores-step-down|title=OL Reign founders Teresa and Bill Predmore to step down|first=Jacob|last=Cristobal|date=February 2, 2022|website=Sounder At Heart}} Later that month, the club announced [Nick Perera](/source/Nick_Perera), captain of the [United States men's national beach soccer team](/source/United_States_men's_national_beach_soccer_team), as the new general manager after serving as executive director of Washington Youth Soccer.{{Cite web|url=https://www.olreign.com/news/ol-reign-names-nick-perera-general-manager|title=OL Reign Names Nick Perera General Manager|work=OL Reign}}{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} Perera departed the club in March 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://www.olreign.com/news/2023/3/3/general-manager-nick-perera-departs-ol-reign|title=General Manager Nick Perera Departs OL Reign|website=OL Reign}}{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} In April 2023, [Washington Spirit](/source/Washington_Spirit) owner [Michele Kang](/source/Michele_Kang) announced plans to purchase a majority stake in [OL Féminin](/source/OL_F%C3%A9minin). As both the Reign and OL Féminin were owned by OL Groupe, Kang's plans would create a conflict of interest between the Reign and the Spirit.{{cite web|url=https://www.sportspromedia.com/womens-sport/michele-kang-washington-spirit-lyon-feminin-ownership-textor-ol-reign-multi-club/|title=Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang acquires Lyon Féminin to form multi-club soccer group|work=Sports Pro Media|last=Dixon|first=Ed|date=May 17, 2023|access-date=October 16, 2023}} As a result, OL Groupe announced its intent to sell the Reign and hired the investment bank Raine Group to organize the sale process.{{Cite web|url=https://equalizersoccer.com/2023/04/12/ol-groupe-to-sell-reign-nwsl-michele-kang-washington-spirit-lyon-women-takeover/|title=Reign for sale, Michele Kang to take over Lyon women: What it could mean for Spirit, Reign, Lyon and NWSL – Equalizer Soccer|first1=Jeff|last1=Kassouf|first2=Taylor|last2=Vincent|first3=Bella|last3=Munson|date=April 12, 2023 }} While the sale process is ongoing, the Reign announced [Lesle Gallimore](/source/Lesle_Gallimore) as the club's new general manager in May 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://www.olreign.com/news/ol-reign-appoints-lesle-gallimore-as-general-manager|title=OL Reign Appoints Lesle Gallimore as General Manager|website=OL Reign|access-date=May 31, 2023|archive-date=May 31, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531172204/https://www.olreign.com/news/ol-reign-appoints-lesle-gallimore-as-general-manager}} In October 2023, OL Groupe also announced that it had bought out Bill and Teresa Predmore's 7.5% ownership stake for $2 million at some point after June 30, 2023.{{cite web |title=DOCUMENT D'ENREGISTREMENT UNIVERSEL 2022–2023 |url=https://www.actusnews.com/fr/telechargement/ol-groupe/2023/10/31/82658-olg-document-d_enregistrement-universel-2022-2023-fr.pdf |publisher=OL Groupe |access-date=November 9, 2023 |page=201 |language=French |date=October 31, 2023 |quote=La société a procédé à l'acquisition de 7,5 % des actions d'OL Reign auprès de Bill PREDMORE pour un montant de 2 M$, soit de 1,9 M€. Le pourcentage de détention d'OL Reign passe de 89,5 % à 97 %.}} Although OL Groupe still retained its ownership for another few months, the team's affiliation with [Olympique Lyonnais](/source/Olympique_Lyonnais) and OL Féminin ended after December 31, 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://thedistrictpress.com/2024/02/10/washington-spirit-owner-y-michele-kang-officially-adds-ol-feminin-to-ownership-group/|title=Washington Spirit owner Y. Michele Kang officially adds OL Féminin to ownership group|date=February 11, 2024|website=The District Press}} The team subsequently returned to its original name of Seattle Reign FC on January 9, 2024, while the sale process continued {{As of|2024|02|8|df=US|lc=y}}.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sounderatheart.com/2024/02/sale-of-ol-feminin/|title=While OL Feminin's sale is final, Reign sale still in final stages|date=February 8, 2024|website=Sounder at Heart}} On March 17, 2024,{{Cite web|url=https://www.reignfc.com/news/seattle-reign-fc-acquisition-by-seattle-sounders-and-carlyle-nears-completion|title=Seattle Reign FC Acquisition by Seattle Sounders and Carlyle Nears Completion|website=Seattle Reign FC}} it was announced that the private equity firm [the Carlyle Group](/source/the_Carlyle_Group), in collaboration with Seattle Sounders FC, had reached a deal to purchase OL Groupe's 97% stake in Seattle Reign for $58 million; the purchase is subject to approval from the NWSL and MLS.{{cite news |last1=Novy-Williasm |first1=Eben |title=Carlyle, Sounders reach deal to buy NWSL's Reign for $58 million |url=https://www.sportico.com/business/team-sales/2024/carlyle-sounders-reign-nwsl-sale-58-million-1234771244/ |access-date=18 March 2024 |publisher=Sportico |date=18 March 2024}} The transaction was finalized on June 17, 2024, with Tony Parker's 3% stake included in the transaction as well.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportico.com/business/team-sales/2024/sounders-carlyle-seattle-reign-sale-1234784427/|title=Sounders, Carlyle Close on $58M Deal for NWSL's Seattle Reign|first=Eben|last=Novy-Williams|date=June 17, 2024}} While the Carlyle Group is the majority owner, the Sounders are the Reign's managing owner and [Adrian Hanauer](/source/Adrian_Hanauer) is representing the team on the league's board of governors.{{Cite web|url=https://www.reignfc.com/news/reignfc-stays-rooted-in-pnw|title=Seattle Reign FC Stays Rooted in the PNW|website=Seattle Reign FC}} ===Ownership history=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left;" |- ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Tenure ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Owners ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Ref. |- | Founding – January 29, 2019 | Bill and Teresa Predmore | |- |rowspan="3"| January 30, 2019 – January 2020 | Bill and Teresa Predmore (majority) |rowspan="3"| |- | [Adrian](/source/Adrian_Hanauer) and Lenore Hanauer |- | [The Baseball Club of Tacoma LLC](/source/Tacoma_Rainiers)/Tacoma Soccer Ventures |- |rowspan="3"| January 2020 – 2023{{efn|group=3|name=2023-buyout|In 2023, [OL Groupe](/source/OL_Groupe) bought out Bill and Teresa Predmore's ownership stake at some point between June 30, when its 2022–23 fiscal year ended, and October 31, when it published its 2022–23 fiscal year annual report.{{Cite web|url=https://investisseur.olympiquelyonnais.com/informations-financieres/rapports-annuels.html|title=Olympique Lyonnais Groupe – Rapports annuels|website=investisseur.olympiquelyonnais.com}}}} | [OL Groupe](/source/OL_Groupe) (89.5%) |rowspan="3"| |- | Bill and Teresa Predmore (7.5%) |- | [Tony Parker](/source/Tony_Parker) (3%) |- |rowspan="2"| 2023{{efn|group=3|name=2023-buyout}} – June 16, 2024 | OL Groupe (97%) |rowspan="2"| |- | Tony Parker (3%) |- | rowspan="2"| Since June 17, 2024 | [The Carlyle Group](/source/The_Carlyle_Group) (majority) | rowspan="2"| |- | [Seattle Sounders FC](/source/Seattle_Sounders_FC) |} {{notelist|group=3}} ===Executive history=== ''This table lists only the highest-level executive at the club at any given time during the club's history.'' {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left;" |- ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Name ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Tenure ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Title ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Ref. |- | Amy Carnell | Founding – April 7, 2013 | General manager | {{cite news|last1=Bird|first1=Liviu|title=Reign FC general manager resigns as club finalizes season preparations|url=http://www.soccerwire.com/news/reign-fc-general-manager-resigns-as-club-finalizes-season-preparations/|access-date=November 13, 2017|publisher=Soccer Wire|date=April 8, 2013|archive-date=September 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180917143449/http://www.soccerwire.com/news/reign-fc-general-manager-resigns-as-club-finalizes-season-preparations/|url-status=dead}} |- | [Laura Harvey](/source/Laura_Harvey) | April 8, 2013 – November 6, 2017 | General manager | |- | rowspan=2|Bill Predmore | November 7, 2017 – January 2020 | President | |- | January 2020 – February 1, 2022 | Chief executive officer | |- | Vincent Berthillot | February 2, 2022 – June 16, 2024 | Chief executive officer | |- | Maya Mendoza-Exstrom | Since June 17, 2024 | Chief business officer | |} ==Academy== The team operates the Seattle Reign Academy, which is based at Starfire Sports in Tukwila, Washington. The academy has been affiliated with the [U.S. Soccer Development Academy](/source/U.S._Soccer_Development_Academy) system since it was founded in 2017.{{cite news |last=Massey |first=Matt |date=October 25, 2017 |title=Play for your school, or your future? New soccer academy mandate is making girls choose |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/high-school/mandate-from-academy-soccer-programs-that-says-their-players-cant-turn-out-for-girls-high-school-teams-causing-rift/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=February 26, 2025}}{{cite news |last=Evans |first=Jayda |date=October 20, 2022 |title=OL Reign to begin training at Starfire Sports in Tukwila beginning in 2023 |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/reign/ol-reign-to-begin-training-at-starfire-sports-in-tukwila-beginning-in-2023/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=February 26, 2025}} The Reign also operate an amateur team, Seattle Reign FC II, that joined the [Women's Premier Soccer League](/source/Women's_Premier_Soccer_League) in 2024.{{cite press release |date=March 20, 2024 |title=Expansion: Seattle Reign FC II |url=https://www.wpslsoccer.com/news/2024/03/20/expansion-seattle-reign-fc-ii |publisher=[Women's Premier Soccer League](/source/Women's_Premier_Soccer_League) |access-date=February 26, 2025}} == Players and staff== {{See also|List of Seattle Reign FC players}} ===Squad=== {{updated|April 20, 2026.}}{{cite web |title=Roster and Technical Staff |url=https://www.olreign.com/roster |publisher=OL Reign |access-date=January 4, 2021}} {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|No. ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Pos. ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Nation ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Player |- {{football squad player |no=1 |nat=USA |pos=GK |name={{sortname|Claudia|Dickey}} }} {{football squad player |no=2 |nat=USA |pos=MF |name={{sortname|Maddie|Mercado}} }} {{football squad player |no=5 |nat=USA |pos=FW |name={{sortname|Maddie|Dahlien}} }} {{football squad player |no=6 |nat=USA |pos=FW |name={{sortname|Lynn|Biyendolo}} }} {{football squad player |no=7 |nat=USA |pos=FW |name={{sortname|Emeri|Adames}} }} {{football squad player |no=8 |nat=WAL |pos=MF |name={{sortname|Angharad|James-Turner}} }} {{football squad player |no=10 |nat=WAL |pos=MF |name={{sortname|Jess|Fishlock}} }} {{football squad player |no=11 |nat=USA |pos=DF |name={{sortname|Sofia|Huerta}} }} {{football squad player |no=12 |nat=CAN |pos=FW |name={{sortname|Holly|Ward|dab=soccer}} }} {{football squad player |no=13 |nat=USA |pos=FW |name={{sortname|Brittany|Ratcliffe}} }} {{football squad player |no=14 |nat=USA |pos=DF |name={{sortname|Emily|Mason|dab=soccer}} }} {{football squad player |no=16 |nat=USA |pos=MF |name={{sortname|Ainsley|McCammon}} }} {{football squad player |no=17 |nat=USA |pos=MF |name={{sortname|Sally|Menti}} }} {{football squad player |no=18 |nat=USA |pos=GK |name={{sortname|Evan|O'Steen}} }} {{football squad player |no=19 |nat=USA |pos=FW |name={{sortname|Mia|Fishel}} }} {{football squad player |no=20 |nat=USA |pos=MF |name={{sortname|Sam|Meza}} }} {{football squad player |no=21 |nat=USA |pos=DF |name={{sortname|Phoebe|McClernon}} }} {{football squad player |no=22 |nat=USA |pos=DF |name={{sortname|Ryanne|Brown}} }} {{football squad player |no=23 |nat=USA |pos=DF |name={{sortname|Jordyn|Bugg}} }} {{football squad player |no=24 |nat=USA |pos=DF |name={{sortname|Madison|Curry}} }} {{football squad player |no=25 |nat=USA |pos=DF |name={{sortname|Shae|Holmes}} }} {{football squad player |no=30 |nat=HAI |pos=FW |name={{sortname|Nérilia|Mondésir}} }} {{football squad player |no=33 |nat=USA |pos=FW |name={{sortname|Ruby|Hladek}} }} {{football squad player |no=35 |nat=USA |pos=GK |name={{sortname|Neeku|Purcell}} }} {{football squad player |no=36 |nat=PAN |pos=MF |name={{sortname|Sofia|Cedeño}} }} {{football squad player |no=38 |nat=USA |pos=GK |name={{sortname|Cassie|Miller}} }} |} ===Staff=== {{updated|February 21, 2025.|}} {|class="wikitable" |- ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col" colspan="2"|Governance |- {{Fb cs staff |bg= |p=Governor |s=[Adrian Hanauer](/source/Adrian_Hanauer)}} {{Fb cs staff |bg= |p=Alternate governor |s=Alex Popov}} |- ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col" colspan="2"|Executive |- {{Fb cs staff |bg= |p=Chief business officer |s=Maya Mendoza-Exstrom}} {{Fb cs staff |bg= |p=General manager |s=[Lesle Gallimore](/source/Lesle_Gallimore)}} |- ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col" colspan="2"|Coaching |- {{Fb cs staff |bg= |p=Head coach |s={{flagdeco|ENG}} [Laura Harvey](/source/Laura_Harvey)}} {{Fb cs staff |bg= |p=Head assistant coach |s={{flagdeco|ENG}} [Scott Parkinson](/source/Scott_Parkinson)}} {{Fb cs staff |bg= |p=Assistant coach |s={{flagdeco|USA}} Kate Norton}} {{Fb cs staff |bg= |p=Assistant coach |s={{flagdeco|USA}} [Lee Nguyen](/source/Lee_Nguyen)}} {{Fb cs staff |bg= |p=Assistant coach and head of goalkeeping |s={{flagdeco|ENG}} Lloyd Yaxley}} |} ===Captains=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left;" ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Captain ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Tenure ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Ref. |- | {{flagdeco|USA}} [Keelin Winters](/source/Keelin_Winters) | 2013–2016 | {{cite web |title=The Captain: Keelin Winters |url=https://medium.com/@ReignFC/the-captain-keelin-winters-575b11cb4e92 |website=Medium.com |publisher=Reign FC |access-date=February 27, 2021 |date=September 11, 2016}} |- | {{flagdeco|WAL}} [Jess Fishlock](/source/Jess_Fishlock) | 2017 | {{cite web |title=Jessica Fishlock and Lauren Barnes Named Co-Captains |url=https://medium.com/@ReignFC/jessica-fishlock-and-lauren-barnes-named-co-captains-4c285b4e5bb |website=Medium.com |publisher=Reign FC |access-date=February 27, 2021 |date=April 6, 2017}} |- | {{flagdeco|USA}} [Megan Rapinoe](/source/Megan_Rapinoe) | 2018–2022 | {{cite news |title=NAHOMI KAWASUMI DEPARTS AFTER FOUR SEASONS WITH REIGN FC |url=https://www.olreign.com/news/2019/2/10/nahomi-kawasumi-departs-after-four-seasons-with-reign-fc |access-date=February 27, 2021 |publisher=OL Reign |date=January 14, 2019 |archive-date=July 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220728234220/https://www.olreign.com/news/2019/2/10/nahomi-kawasumi-departs-after-four-seasons-with-reign-fc }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.olreign.com/news/2023/1/11/ol-reign-re-signs-forward-megan-rapinoe-through-2023-season|title=OL Reign Re-Signs Forward Megan Rapinoe Through 2023 Season|website=OL REIGN: WE ARE THE BOLD|access-date=January 11, 2023|archive-date=January 21, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230121142917/https://www.olreign.com/news/2023/1/11/ol-reign-re-signs-forward-megan-rapinoe-through-2023-season|url-status=dead}} |- | {{flagdeco|USA}} [Lauren Barnes](/source/Lauren_Barnes) | 2017–2025 | {{cite news |title=LAUREN BARNES ON LEADERSHIP AND THE VALUE OF EXPERIENCE |url=https://www.olreign.com/news/2019/8/9/lauren-barnes-on-leadership-and-the-value-of-experience |access-date=February 27, 2021 |publisher=OL Reign |date=August 9, 2019 |archive-date=February 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201040442/https://www.olreign.com/news/2019/8/9/lauren-barnes-on-leadership-and-the-value-of-experience }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.olreign.com/news/2023/1/10/ol-reign-re-signs-captain-lu-barnes-through-2024-season|title=OL Reign Re-Signs Captain Lu Barnes Through 2024 Season|website=OL REIGN: WE ARE THE BOLD}} |} ===Head coaches=== {{Updated|November 2, 2025.}} {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Head coach ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Nat. ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Tenure ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Matches{{efn|group=1|Regular-season matches only.}} ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Win ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Draw ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Loss ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Pts/M ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Ref. |- | align="left" | {{sortname|Laura|Harvey}} | {{flagdeco|ENG}} | align="left" | December 21, 2012 – November 6, 2017 | '''110''' | '''51''' | '''26''' | '''33''' | 1.63 |{{cite news|title=Laura Harvey Leaves Legacy with Reign FC|url=https://medium.com/@ReignFC/laura-harvey-leaves-legacy-with-reign-fc-aa4830398207|access-date=March 3, 2019|publisher=Reign FC|date=November 7, 2017}} |- | align="left" | {{sortname|Vlatko|Andonovski}} | {{flagdeco|MKD}} | align="left" | November 7, 2017 – October 28, 2019 | 48 | 21 | 16 | 11 | 1.65 | {{cite news |title=ANDONOVSKI DEPARTS REIGN FC; NAMED USWNT HEAD COACH |url=https://www.reignfc.com/news/2019/10/28/andonovski-departs-reign-fc-named-uswnt-head-coach |access-date=October 28, 2019 |publisher=Reign FC |date=October 28, 2019 |archive-date=January 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200124040414/https://www.reignfc.com/news/2019/10/28/andonovski-departs-reign-fc-named-uswnt-head-coach }} |- | align="left" | {{sortname|Farid|Benstiti}} | {{flagdeco|FRA}} | align="left" | January 17, 2020 – July 1, 2021 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1.00 | {{cite news |title=FARID BENSTITI APPOINTED HEAD COACH OF REIGN FC |url=https://www.reignfc.com/news/2020/1/17/farid-benstiti-appointed-head-coach-of-reign-fc |access-date=January 17, 2020 |publisher=Reign FC |date=January 17, 2020 |archive-date=February 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217185828/https://www.reignfc.com/news/2020/1/17/farid-benstiti-appointed-head-coach-of-reign-fc }} |- | align="left" | {{sortname|Sam|Laity}} (interim) | {{flagdeco|ENG}} | align="left" | July 2 – August 8, 2021 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | '''2.00''' | {{Cite web|url=https://www.olreign.com/news/2021/11/3/laura-harvey-extends-contract-through-2023-season|title=Laura Harvey Extends Contract Through 2023 Season|publisher=OL Reign|access-date=November 4, 2021|archive-date=June 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604071536/https://www.olreign.com/news/2021/11/3/laura-harvey-extends-contract-through-2023-season}} |- | align="left" | {{sortname|Laura|Harvey}} | {{flagdeco|ENG}} | align="left" | Since August 9, 2021 | 107 | 43 | 26 | 38 | 1.45 | |- |} {{notelist|group=1}} ==Honors== {{See also|NWSL awards|NWSL Player of the Week|NWSL Player of the Month}} '''[NWSL Championship](/source/NWSL_Playoffs)''' * '''Runners-up (3)''': [2014](/source/2014_National_Women's_Soccer_League_season), [2015](/source/2015_National_Women's_Soccer_League_season), [2023](/source/2023_National_Women's_Soccer_League_season) '''[NWSL Shield](/source/NWSL_Shield)''' * '''Winners (3)''': [2014](/source/2014_National_Women's_Soccer_League_season), [2015](/source/2015_National_Women's_Soccer_League_season), [2022](/source/2022_National_Women's_Soccer_League_season) '''[The Women's Cup](/source/The_Women's_Cup)''' * '''Winners (1)''': [2022](/source/2022_The_Women's_Cup) ==Records== ===Season records=== {{main|List of Seattle Reign FC seasons}} {{see also|National Women's Soccer League attendance}} {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center" |+ Seattle Reign FC seasons{{cite web |title=OL Reign Stats and History |url=https://fbref.com/en/squads/257fad2b/history/OL-Reign-Stats-and-History |work=FBref |publisher=[Sports Reference](/source/Sports_Reference) |access-date=October 20, 2023}} |- ! scope="col" rowspan=2 | Season ! colspan=8 class="unsortable" | NWSL regular season ! scope="col" rowspan=2 | [Playoffs](/source/NWSL_Playoffs) ! scope="col" rowspan=2 | Top
scorer{{efn|group=2|name=season_stats|All official competitions including [playoffs](/source/NWSL_Playoffs), [Challenge Cups](/source/NWSL_Challenge_Cup), [Summer Cups](/source/NWSL_x_Liga_MX_Femenil_Summer_Cup), and the [2020 Fall Series](/source/2020_NWSL_Fall_Series).}} ! scope="col" rowspan=2 | Goals{{efn|group=2|name=season_stats}} ! colspan=3 class="unsortable" | [Attendance](/source/National_Women's_Soccer_League_attendance){{efn|group=2|name=attendance|Attendance from NWSL regular-season matches only.}} |- ! scope="col" | {{tooltip|P|Games played}} ! scope="col" | {{tooltip|W|Games won}} ! scope="col" | {{tooltip|L|Games lost}} ! scope="col" | {{tooltip|D|Games drawn}} ! scope="col" | {{tooltip|GF|Goals for}} ! scope="col" | {{tooltip|GA|Goals against}} ! scope="col" | {{tooltip|Pts.|Points}} ! scope="col" | Pos. ! scope="col" | Avg. ! scope="col" | High ! scope="col" | Total |- | [2013](/source/2013_Seattle_Reign_FC_season) | 22 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 22 | 36 | 18 | {{ntsh|7}} 7th | {{ntsh|7}} DNQ | align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} {{sortname|Megan|Rapinoe}} | 5 | 2,306 | 3,855 | 25,365 |- | [2014](/source/2014_Seattle_Reign_FC_season) | 24 | '''16''' | '''2''' | 6 | '''50''' | 20 | '''54''' | style="background:#FEE101;"| {{ntsh|1}} '''[Shield](/source/2014_National_Women's_Soccer_League_season)''' | style="background:#D7D7D7;"| {{ntsh|2}} '''Runners-up''' | align="left" | {{flagicon|SCO}} {{sortname|Kim|Little}} | style="background:#FAECC8;"| '''17♦''' | 3,632 | 5,957 | 43,581 |- | [2015](/source/2015_Seattle_Reign_FC_season) | 20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 41 | 21 | 43 | style="background:#FEE101;"| {{ntsh|1}} '''[Shield](/source/2015_National_Women's_Soccer_League_season)''' | style="background:#D7D7D7;"| {{ntsh|2}} '''Runners-up''' | align="left" | {{flagicon|SCO}} {{sortname|Kim|Little}}
{{flagicon|USA}} {{sortname|Bev|Yanez}} | 10 | 4,060 | 6,303 | 40,595 |- | [2016](/source/2016_Seattle_Reign_FC_season) | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 29 | 21 | 30 | {{ntsh|5}} 5th | {{ntsh|7}} DNQ | align="left" | {{flagicon|NED}} {{sortname|Manon|Melis}} | 7 | 4,602 | 5,888 | 46,018 |- | [2017](/source/2017_Seattle_Reign_FC_season) | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 43 | 37 | 34 | {{ntsh|5}} 5th | {{ntsh|7}} DNQ | align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} {{sortname|Megan|Rapinoe}} | 12 | 4,037 | 6,041 | 48,449 |- | [2018](/source/2018_Seattle_Reign_FC_season) | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 27 | '''19''' | 41 | {{ntsh|3}} 3rd | {{ntsh|3}} Semifinal | align="left" | {{flagicon|ENG}} {{sortname|Jodie|Taylor}} | 9 | 3,824 | 5,251 | 45,885 |- | [2019](/source/2019_Reign_FC_season) | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 27 | 27 | 38 | {{ntsh|4}} 4th | {{ntsh|3}} Semifinal | rowspan="4" align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} {{sortname|Bethany|Balcer}} | 6 | 5,213 | 7,479 | 62,551 |- | [2020](/source/2020_OL_Reign_season) | colspan="8" | ''Canceled due to the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/Impact_of_the_COVID-19_pandemic_on_association_football)'' | {{ntsh|5}} Quarterfinal{{efn|group=2|name=2020cc|Results from the [2020 NWSL Challenge Cup](/source/2020_NWSL_Challenge_Cup).}} | 3 | colspan="3" | ''[Behind closed doors](/source/Behind_closed_doors_(sport))'' |- | [2021](/source/2021_OL_Reign_season) | 24 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 37 | 24 | 42 | {{ntsh|2}} 2nd | {{ntsh|3}} Semifinal | 9 | 5,240 | 27,278 | 62,885 |- | [2022](/source/2022_OL_Reign_season) | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 32 | '''19''' | 40 | style="background:#FEE101;"| {{ntsh|1}} '''[Shield](/source/2022_National_Women's_Soccer_League_season)''' | {{ntsh|3}} Semifinal | 9 | 6,844 | 10,744 | 75,289 |- | [2023](/source/2023_OL_Reign_season) | 22 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 29 | 24 | 32 | {{ntsh|4}} 4th | style="background:#D7D7D7;"| {{ntsh|2}} '''Runners-up''' | align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} {{sortname|Bethany|Balcer}}
{{flagicon|CAN}} {{sortname|Jordyn|Huitema}} | 7 | '''13,609''' | '''42,054''' | '''149,704''' |- | [2024](/source/2024_Seattle_Reign_FC_season) | '''26''' | 6 | 15 | 5 | 27 | 44 | 23 | {{ntsh|13}} 13th | {{ntsh|13}} DNQ | align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} {{sortname|Bethany|Balcer}} | 5 | 8,503 | 16,598 | 110,536 |- | [2025](/source/2025_Seattle_Reign_FC_season) | '''26''' | 10 | 7 | '''9''' | 32 | 29 | 39 | {{ntsh|5}} 5th | {{ntsh|5}} Quarterfinal | align="left" | {{flagicon|USA}} {{sortname|Emeri|Adames}}
{{flagicon|WAL}} {{sortname|Jess|Fishlock}} | 6 | 7,870 | 10,117 | 102,310 |} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- |style=background:#FAECC8;"|♦ |League most for season |- |'''bold''' |Club record |} {{notelist|group=2}} ===Player records=== {{Further|List of Seattle Reign FC players}} {{Updated|November 7, 2025.{{Cite web|url=https://fbref.com/en/squads/257fad2b/history/OL-Reign-Stats-and-History|title=OL Reign Stats and History|website=FBref.com}}}} ''Current players in bold. Statistics are updated once a year after the conclusion of the NWSL season.'' ====Retired jersey numbers==== * '''15''': {{flagicon|USA}} [Megan Rapinoe](/source/Megan_Rapinoe){{Cite web|url=https://www.reignfc.com/news/seattle-reign-fc-to-retire-megan-rapinoes-15-jersey-on-august-25|title=Seattle Reign FC to Retire Megan Rapinoe's #15 Jersey on August 25|website=Seattle Reign FC}} ====Most appearances==== {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;" ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|# ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Player ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Tenure ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|NWSL ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Playoffs ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Other cups ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Total |- | 1 | align="left"|{{flagicon|USA}} [Lauren Barnes](/source/Lauren_Barnes) | align="left"|2013–2025 | 252 | 12 | 16 | '''280''' |- | 2 | align="left"|{{flagicon|WAL}} '''[Jess Fishlock](/source/Jess_Fishlock)''' | align="left"|{{sort|2013|Since 2013}} | 215 | 11 | 16 | '''242''' |- | 3 | align="left"|{{flagicon|USA}} [Bethany Balcer](/source/Bethany_Balcer) | align="left"|2019–2024 | 103 | 6 | 26 | '''135''' |- | 4 | align="left"|{{flagicon|USA}} [Megan Rapinoe](/source/Megan_Rapinoe) | align="left"|2013–2023 | 115 | 11 | 6 | '''132''' |- | 5 | align="left"|{{flagicon|USA}} [Bev Yanez](/source/Bev_Yanez) | align="left"|2014–2019 | 123 | 6 | 0 | '''129''' |- | 6 | align="left"|{{flagicon|USA}} '''[Sofia Huerta](/source/Sofia_Huerta)''' | align="left"|{{sort|2020|Since 2020}} | 91 | 6 | 24 | '''121''' |- | rowspan="2"| 7 | align="left"|{{flagicon|USA}} [Kristen McNabb](/source/Kristen_McNabb) | align="left"|2017–2021 | 74 | 2 | 11 | rowspan="2"| '''87''' |- | align="left"|{{flagicon|USA}} [Keelin Winters](/source/Keelin_Winters) | align="left"|2013–2016 | 83 | 4 | 0 |- | rowspan="2"| 9 | align="left"|{{flagicon|USA}} [Tziarra King](/source/Tziarra_King) | align="left"|2021–2024 | 67 | 1 | 17 | rowspan="2"| '''85''' |- | align="left"|{{flagicon|CAN}} [Quinn](/source/Quinn_(soccer)) | align="left"|2019–2024 | 65 | 5 | 15 |} ====Top scorers==== {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;" ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|# ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Player ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Tenure ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|NWSL ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Playoffs ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Other cups ! style="background:#292431; color:#FFFFFF; {{box-shadow border|a|#D0A66B|2px}};" scope="col"|Total |- | 1 |align="left"|{{flagicon|USA}} [Megan Rapinoe](/source/Megan_Rapinoe) |align="left"|2013–2023 | 52 | 3 | 0 | '''55''' |- | 2 |align="left"|{{flagicon|WAL}} '''[Jess Fishlock](/source/Jess_Fishlock)''' |align="left"|{{sort|2013|Since 2013}} | 48 | 0 | 1 | '''49''' |- | 3 |align="left"|{{flagicon|USA}} [Bethany Balcer](/source/Bethany_Balcer) |align="left"|2019–2024 | 33 | 0 | 6 | '''39''' |- | 4 |align="left"|{{flagicon|SCO}} [Kim Little](/source/Kim_Little) |align="left"|2014–2016, 2022 | 32 | 1 | 0 | '''33''' |- | 5 |align="left"|{{flagicon|USA}} [Bev Yanez](/source/Bev_Yanez) |align="left"|2014–2019 | 24 | 1 | 0 | '''25''' |- | 6 |align="left"|{{flagicon|JPN}} [Nahomi Kawasumi](/source/Nahomi_Kawasumi) |align="left"|2014, 2016–2018 | 18 | 0 | 0 | '''18''' |- | 7 |align="left"|{{flagicon|CAN}} '''[Jordyn Huitema](/source/Jordyn_Huitema)''' |align="left"|{{sort|2022|Since 2022}} | 13 | 0 | 2 | '''15''' |- | 8 |align="left"|{{flagicon|ENG}} [Jodie Taylor](/source/Jodie_Taylor) |align="left"|2018–2020 | 14 | 0 | 0 | '''14''' |- | 9 |align="left"|{{flagicon|USA}} [Veronica Latsko](/source/Veronica_Latsko) |align="left"|2022–2025 | 8 | 2 | 1 | '''11''' |- | 10 |align="left"|{{flagicon|USA}} '''[Sofia Huerta](/source/Sofia_Huerta)''' |align="left"|{{sort|2020|Since 2020}} | 6 | 0 | 4 | '''10''' |} ==See also== * [History of professional soccer in Seattle](/source/History_of_professional_soccer_in_Seattle) * [List of top-division football clubs in CONCACAF countries](/source/List_of_top-division_football_clubs_in_CONCACAF_countries) * [List of professional sports teams in the United States and Canada](/source/List_of_professional_sports_teams_in_the_United_States_and_Canada) *[List of soccer clubs in Washington (state)](/source/List_of_soccer_clubs_in_Washington_(state)) {{Portal bar|Women's association football|Sports|Association football}} ==Notes== {{notelist-lr}} ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== {{commons category|Seattle Reign FC}} * {{Official website|https://www.reignfc.com/}} {{Seattle Reign FC}} {{Carlyle Group}} {{National Women's Soccer League}} {{Seattle Sports}} {{Washington Sports}} Category:Seattle Reign FC Category:National Women's Soccer League teams Category:Women's soccer clubs in the United States Category:2012 establishments in Washington (state) Category:Association football clubs established in 2012 Category:Sports in Tacoma, Washington Category:Women's sports in Washington (state) Category:2020 mergers and acquisitions Category:Professional soccer clubs in the United States --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Seattle Reign FC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Reign_FC) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Reign_FC?action=history)). 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