Ride of the Valkyries

A blog covering Seattle Reign in the NWSL.

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After a dismal 2024 campaign, @reignfc are ready and excited to get to work on 2025. Laura Harvey, Jess Fishlock, and Lesle Gallimore spoke with media at an end of season presser today. #NWSL #HereForTheCrown https://t.co/0ykxvXQWf6

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The Dragon MBE is staying in Seattle. @JessFishlock & @reignfc agree to a one-year contract. #NWSL #HereForTheCrown https://t.co/UDvB714IQ6

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.@ReignFC's Ainsley McCammon with a 🚀 in the U-17 World Cup Bronze medal match!

The US is up 2-0 now.

[Telemundo Deportes @TelemundoSports]

😳 ¡DEJÓ SIN MANOS A McSHEFFREY!

💥 Ainsley McCammon metió tremendo zapatazo de derecha para ampliar la ventaja

🇺🇸 Estados Unidos 2-0 Inglaterra 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

EN VIVO por 📺@NBCUniverso y 📱 Telemundo APP ➡️ https://t.co/ln1bDWknVv

#U17WWC #RepúblicaDominicana2024 @USYNT

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The Reign were down but not out for most of the match, though the comeback effort fell short. #NWSL #HereForTheCrown https://t.co/DkIDG4oTKk

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FULL TIME and Seattle's 2024 NWSL season ends with a 3-2 defeat at Orlando Pride. Seattle finish the season with 23 points.

Orlando goals: Ally Watt (9'), Kerry Abello (26'), Marta (57')

Seattle goals: Jordyn Huitema (10'), Maddie Mercado (84')

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90' 5 minutes of stoppage time to close out the final regular season match for Seattle.

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Congrats @maddiemercadoo on opening your professional goal account in a @reignfc shirt. #NWSL #HereForTheCrown

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89' Seattle's final change is Angharad James-Turner replacing Ji. Orlando lead 3-2.

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84' GOAL, SEATTLE! Maddie Mercado with a header that loops in near-post for Seattle's second on the night!

Is there a chance to do something really funny in the closing stages?!

Orlando lead 3-2.

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77' Seattle's next change is Maddie Mercado replacing Tziarra King. Orlando still lead 3-1.

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58' Three changes for Seattle before the restart:

Jaelin Howell replaces Nérilia Mondésir
Phoebe McClernon replaces Hanna Glas
Ana-Maria Crnogorčević replaces Emeri Adames

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57' Goal, Orlando Pride. Marta claims Orlando's third. 3-1 Pride.

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46' Second half of Seattle Reign at Orlando Pride has kicked off. Orlando lead 2-1.

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HALFTIME and Orlando go into the break with a 2-1 lead over Seattle.

Orlando goals:
Ally Watt, 9th minute. Kerry Abello, 26th minute

Seattle goals:
Jordyn Huitema, 10th minute.

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45' 6 minutes of stoppage time. Orlando leads 2-1.

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After a lengthy VAR review, the goal stands, Kerry Abello has claimed Orlando's second goal in the 26th minute. 2-1 Orlando.

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An instant response after conceding a minute ago, @tziarra with the pass into the box and @JordynHuitema with the finish to equalize in Orlando. #NWSL #HereForTheCrown

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10' GOAL, SEATTLE REIGN! An immediate response from Seattle after the Orlando goal with Jordyn Huitema equalizing! Assist from Tziarra King. 1-1!

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9' Goal, Orlando Pride. Ally Watt claims the goal. 1-0 Orlando