Articles by team
- Seattle Mariners
- Seattle Kraken
- Seattle Storm
- CSS Futures
- Seattle Reign FC
- Seattle Sounders FC
- Seattle Thunderbirds
- Seattle Seahawks
- Everett Aquasox
- MLB All-Star week 2023
- Seattle Seawolves
- Tacoma Rainiers
- CSS Huskies
- Arkansas Travelers
- Ballard FC
- Modesto Nuts
- DSL Mariners
- Coachella Valley Firebirds
- Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards
- ACL Mariners
- Press releases
- Seattle Sea Dragons
- Tacoma Defiance
- Everett Silvertips
- Los Kraken
- Seattle Regional
- Washington Husky Women's basketball
- Washington Husky Men's Hockey
- Washington Husky Women's soccer
- Washington Husky football
- CSS on the road
- Converge Media
- Kansas City Mavericks
- NBA
- Rain City Showcase
- Seattle Cascades
- Seattle Orcas
- Seattle SuperSonics
- Seattle Tempest
- The Day in Seattle Professional Sports
- UW Beach Volleyball
- Washington Husky Baseball
- Washington Husky Men's Basketball
- Washington Husky Softball
- Washington Husky Women's Hockey
- Washington Husky softball
- West Seattle Junction FC
Balcer’s penalty pushes Reign to win over Wave, clinching Challenge Cup’s West Division
The OL Reign clinched the West division of the 2023 UKG Challenge Cup behind another clean sheet and Bethany Balcer’s penalty goal in the 71st minute. Without their 8 international players currently at the World Cup, the Reign grinded out a tight victory to earn themselves an automatic bid to the semifinals of this years Challenge Cup.
Latsko locked up for another year: Reign pick up Veronica’s option for 2024
The OL Reign and general manager Lesle Gallimore elected to pick up the team option for forward Veronica Latsko, a consummate veteran who has filled in for the Reign in multiple roles on and off the pitch.
Reign rumble back in final ten minutes to split points with Louisville in physical fight
In the second match without their seven international players, the OL Reign had to battle back from a two-goal deficit to split points with visiting Racing Louisville FC. Despite the fact that the match ended in a draw, considering the way that the match played out and the resiliency displayed by the Reign, this feels more like a victory.
Reign right the ship, survive late Current comeback for 2-1 victory
Following last night’s loss to the Portland Thorns, the OL Reign got back to business with a 2-1 victory over the KC Current. Fullback Sofia Huerta was a contributor on both of the clubs goals in the victory, from a goal to begin the match to an assist on Jordyn Huitema’s late header goal.
Lu legend: Barnes reaches 200 career regular season matches, continuing to lead the club through character and action
On June 10th, 2023, OL Reign defender Lu Barnes played in her 200th career NWSL regular season match, the most ever by a player in the league and counting. Barnes has set the tone for the club on and off the pitch, providing leadership with grace and kindness throughout her 11 year career.
Thorn in their side: Reign fall to Thorns, 2-0, in doubleheader
In the second ever Seattle vs Portland doubleheader, the OL Reign fell to the Portland Thorns as the Reign’s attacking quality failed to beat Portland’s defense. On the other end, the Thorns found two pockets of space to score goals that the Reign couldn’t match in the end.
Back to basics: OL Reign score four unanswered to beat Angel City
The OL Reign rebounded from a tough 4-1 loss to NY/NJ Gotham FC with a result of the same score but in their favor, defeating Angel City FC in NWSL Regular season play. Forward’s Megan Rapinoe, Elyse Bennett, and Veronica Latsko highlighted the show with big performances as the club secured three points.
Reign stumble heavily out of the gate, falling to Gotham by three goals
The OL Reign dropped their second match in a row, this one in blowout fashion as the club was blasted by NY/NJ Gotham FC thanks to a final score of 4-1. The Reign stumbled defensively out of the game, as mistakes riddled their backline and Gotham scored twice within the first 12 minutes. The Reign never recovered, failing to score their first goal of the match until the 73rd minute when things were already far out of reach.
Latsko leads the way for Reign in 2-0 victory over Dash
The OL Reign, playing in their third match over the course of seven days, battled through a hard first half before scoring twice thanks to Veronica Latsko and Jordyn Huitema to secure their 100th regular season win in club history and move into the top spot of the NWSL table.
Reign battles with Angel City to draw as Ivory and King make big plays
The OL Reign played the second match of three in a span of seven days, recording a scoreless draw against Angel City FC in the second match that both teams have played in this years Challenge Cup; both of them against each other.
Reign find finishing touch, net five goals in victory over Red Stars
The OL Reign returned home to Lumen Field and NWSL regular season play with a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Red Stars, powered by braces scored by forward Bethany Balcer and midfielder Jess Fishlock. Although the Reign had miscues on their two goals allowed to Chicago, they were able to dominate the Red Stars.
Van Der Jagt’s game winner in stoppage time gives Reign victory over Wave in home opener
The OL Reign had a successful home opener, handing a defeat to the visiting San Diego Wave courtesy of Olivia Van Der Jagt’s game winner in the 90+5 minute of the match. Goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce was excellent in net, locking down another clean sheet for a club record.
Seattle’s sports success is here to stay, as youth across all teams inspires hope that should transcend into the future
Considering Seattle’s current professional sports success (5 of 8 teams having made the playoffs in 2022-23 at the time of this being published), there is a great amount of youth on the teams. That youth should help the team continue it’s success for years, and hopefully decades, to come.
#88SSY Check-Ins: Jordyn Huitema, OL Reign
Converge Media and Circling Seattle Sports were on site at the Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards, as CSS lead editor Charles Hamaker spoke with several athletes from different teams. In this “Check-in,” he speaks with OL Reign forward, Jordyn Huitema!
Reign media day moments: Olivia Van Der Jagt and Sam Hiatt
In the fifth grouping of players that were present at the first ever OL Reign media day in club history, local players Olivia Van Der Jagt and Sam Hiatt spoke on a number of topics ranging from the local women’s sports scene and more UW Husky’s on the roster.
Reign media day moments: Elyse Bennett and Phallon Tullis-Joyce
In the fourth grouping of players that were present at the first ever OL Reign media day in club history, new acquisition Elyse Bennett and starting keeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce discussed mermaids, playing at Lumen, the high press, and much more.
OL Reign defeat Club América 3-1, launching their partnership
In a friendly match that launched their partnership, the OL Reign proved victorious against Club America in a 3-1 result at Starfire stadium in front of a packed crowd. The Reign saw goals from forwards Tziarra King and McKenzie Weinert in addition to an own goal from their opponents.
OL Reign playoff woes continue in 2-0 Semifinal loss to KC Current
The OL Reign saw their season end in the NWSL Playoff semifinal for the fourth consecutive qualifying season, this time to the KC Current.