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Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· 4d

Here is your Reign vs Angel City availability report for tomorrow. This has been your Seattle Reign availability report.

Seattle Reign
OUT: Lynn Biyendolo (maternity leave), Jess Fishlock (leg)
QUESTIONABLE: None
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None

Angel City FC
OUT: Jun Endo (SEI - knee), Sveindis Jonsdottir (ankle), Savy King (foot), Sydney Leroux (excused absence), Maiara Niehues (excused absence), Hannah Seabert (hand), Hina Sugita (SEI - knee)
QUESTIONABLE: None
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· 12d

Here is your Seattle Reign availability report for tomorrow’s game at Bay FC. This has been your Reign FC availability report.

Seattle Reign FC
OUT: Lynn Biyendolo (Maternity Leave)

Bay FC
OUT: Tess Boade (Excused Absence), Anouk Denton (Lower Leg), Caprice Dydasco (Maternity Leave), Onyeka Gamero (Excused Absence), Alyssa Malonson (Knee - SEI), Emily Menges (Maternity Leave)
QUESTIONABLE: None
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: Racheal Kundananji (Zambia)

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· 18d

Here is your availability report for Reign at San Diego Wave for tomorrow. This has been your Seattle Reign FC availability report.

San Diego Wave FC
OUT: Trinity Armstrong (SEI - knee), Dudinha (SEI - knee), DiDi Haračić (lower leg), Cat Macario (heel), Kiki Pickett (ankle)
QUESTIONABLE: Kenza Dali (lower leg), Gabi Portilho (hip)

Seattle Reign FC
OUT: Lynn Biyendolo (maternity leave)
QUESTIONABLE: None

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· 27d

Here is your Seattle Reign availability report for tomorrow’s game at Gotham. This has been your Reign FC availability report.

Gotham FC
OUT: Jordynn Dudley (Head), Kayla Duran (Knee - SEI), Taryn Torres (Knee - SEI)
QUESTIONABLE: Esther González (Foot)

Seattle Reign
OUT: Lynn Biyendolo (Maternity Leave), Madison Curry (Ankle), Shae Holmes (Knee), Sofia Huerta (Leg)

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· Jul 12

Here is your Seattle Reign availability report for tomorrow's Cascadia derby match. This has been your Reign FC availability report.

Seattle Reign
OUT: Lynn Biyendolo (Maternity Leave), Madison Curry (Ankle), Claudia Dickey (Ankle), Shae Holmes (Knee)
QUESTIONABLE: Jess Fishlock (Lower Leg)
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: Sofia Cedeño (US U-20 WNT), Evan O'Steen (US U-20 WNT)

Portland Thorns FC
OUT: Morgan Weaver (Knee - SEI), Caiya Hanks (Knee - SEI), Bella Bixby (Knee - SEI), Julie Dufour (Knee - SEI), Reilyn Turner (Knee)
QUESTIONABLE: None
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: Valerin Loboa (U-20 Colombia WNT)

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· Jul 4

Here is your Seattle Reign FC availability report ahead of their game against North Carolina. This has been your Reign FC availability report.

North Carolina Courage
OUT: Payton Crawford (Knee - SEI), Natalie Jacobs (Ankle), Sydney Schmidt (Knee - SEI) QUESTIONABLE: None
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None

Seattle Reign
OUT: Lynn Biyendolo (Maternity Leave), Claudia Dickey (Ankle), Jess Fishlock (Lower leg), Shae Holmes (Knee)
QUESTIONABLE: None
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· May 29

Here is your availability report ahead of tomorrow’s Reign vs Spirit match. This has been your Seattle Reign FC availability report.

Washington Spirit
OUT: Ashley Hatch (Maternity Leave), Aubrey Kingsbury (Maternity Leave), Casey Krueger (Maternity Leave)

Seattle Reign
OUT: Lynn Biyendolo (Maternity Leave), Jess Fishlock (Lower Leg)

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· May 21

Here is your Reign vs. Boston Legacy availability report for tomorrow’s game. This has been your Seattle Reign FC availability report.

Boston Legacy FC
OUT: Kaká (Ankle - D-45), Fauzia Najjemba (Thigh), Chloe Ricketts (Ankle), Bianca St-Georges (Suspension)
QUESTIONABLE: Laís Araújo (Thigh)

Seattle Reign
OUT: Lynn Biyendolo (Maternity leave), Jess Fishlock (Lower Leg)

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· May 15

Here is your availability report ahead of tomorrow’s Seattle Reign FC vs. Gotham FC match, with a notable omission: Jordyn Bugg is off the list and will be available for selection tomorrow! This has been your Reign FC availability report.

Seattle Reign
OUT: Lynn Biyendolo (Maternity Leave), Jess Fishlock (Lower Leg)
QUESTIONABLE: None
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None

Gotham FC
OUT: Bruninha (Hamstring), Kayla Duran (Knee - SEI), Mandy Freeman (Lower Leg), Rose Lavelle (Hamstring), Taryn Torres (Knee - SEI)
QUESTIONABLE: None
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: None

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· May 9

Here is your Seattle Reign FC availability report ahead of tomorrow’s game against the Washington Spirit, now in graphical format. This has been your Reign FC availability report.

Seattle Reign OUT: Lynn Biyendolo (Maternity Leave), Jordyn Bugg (Leg), Jess Fishlock (Lower Leg)

Washington Spirit OUT: Deborah Abiodun (Hip), Tamara Bolt (Excused Absence), Ashley Hatch (Maternity Leave), Aubrey Kingsbury (Maternity Leave), Casey Krueger (Maternity Leave), Sara Wojdelko (Hand)

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· May 1

Reign haven’t posted their lineup graphics yet, but this XI is shown on the league’s matchday page for #HOUvSEA

Reign vs Dash lineup of Dickey / Huerta - Mason - McClernon - Curry / McCammon - Meza / Adames - Fishel - Dahlien / Mercado

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· Mar 18

New this season, we’re getting a preview of kit matchups each week. Reign will be in the Rise kit while Portland will be wearing their all-black strip.

KITS FOR THIS MATCH section from Reign game notes, showing Seattle in their light “Rise” kit, the Reign goalkeeper in pink, Portland in their black kit, and the Thorns goalkeeper in green.

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· Mar 17

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· Feb 21

Nérilia Mondésir opens the scoring for Seattle Reign in the 54th minute with this well-placed shot into the lower left corner -- putting the Reign up 1-0 against Angel City. #LAvSEA #NWSL

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· Jan 12

The NWSL announced today that the 2026 schedule will be unveiled on Thursday, and also shared key dates for the year. Teams can begin preseason can begin as early as this Wednesday, the transfer window opens next week, decision day will be Oct 24/25, and playoffs start two weeks later.

NWSL calendar of 2026 key dates.
45 days in advance of Preseason - Training Facility must be designated

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - Preseason Starts; 40-player Preseason Roster Deadline; League must receive rosters by 12pm EST; Trialist Acknowledgments out for signature

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - Primary Transfer Window Opens

Friday, February 20, 2026 - Challenge Cup Game

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 32-Player Preseason Roster Deadline; League must receive rosters by 12pm EST

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - Roster Compliance/22-26 Player Final Roster Due; League must receive rosters by 12pm EST

Friday, March 13, 2026 - Regular Season Begins

Monday, March 16, 2026 - Primary Transfer Window Closes

Monday, June 8 to Sunday, June 14, 2026 - Mandatory Week Off

Monday, June 15 to Sunday, June 28, 2026 - 2026 Men's World Cup

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - List of Players Receiving Exercised Options Deadline; League must receive decision sheets by 12pm EST

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - FA window opens: ability to negotiate with upcoming free agents; Players can sign with new Teams for 2027

Tuesday, July 14, 2026. - Secondary Transfer Window Opens

Monday, September 7, 2026 - Secondary Transfer Window Closes

Thursday, October 8, 2026 - Roster Freeze Date; All transactions must be completed by 3pm EST

Saturday, October 24 / Sunday, October 25, 2026 - Regular Season Ends

Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8, 2026 - NWSL Quarterfinals

Saturday, November 14 / Sunday, November 15, 2026 - NWSL Semifinals

Saturday, November 21, 2026 - NWSL Championship

Wednesday, December 23, 2026 - 2026 Transaction Moratorium Begins at 6:00pm ET

Monday, January 4, 2027 - 2026 Transaction Moratorium Ends at 9:00am ET

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· Oct 25

Congratulations to Reign forward Lynn Biyendolo and her husband Marley! www.instagram.com/reel/DQPeRno...

Screenshot of an Instagram video by Lynn Williams Biyendolo announcing her pregnancy.

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· May 30

Bugg, Dahlien and Meza all in the starting lineup today, kickoff coming momentarily

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· Apr 27

Here's your Seattle Reign Starting XI vs. Bay FC. #HereForTheCrown #WitnessTheReign #SeattleReign

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· Mar 30

Here is your Seattle Reign Starting XI for their match against Angel City. Sam Meza with her first #NWSL regular-season start! Kickoff at 5 p.m. PT on CBS Sports Network. #LAvSEA

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· Mar 22

Here is your Seattle Reign Starting XI for today's road match against NC Courage. Kickoff at 4 p.m. PT on NWSL+! #NCvSEA

Reign starting lineup: Forwards Dahlien, Ji, Crnogorcevic; Midfielders Mercado, Fishlock, James-Turner; defenders Curry, McClernon, Bugg, Mason; goalkeeper Dickey

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· Feb 27

This year's Seattle Reign pre-match top is pretty fun: www.reignfcshop.com/collections/...

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· Feb 22

Here is Maddie Dahlien's first-half goal for Seattle Reign! It was an impressive solo effort for the forward, who had been pestering Angel City's backline all half. Reign head into halftime up 1-0. #HereForTheCrown

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· Jul 28

Seattle Reign's Quinn & Jordyn Huitema both start for Canada against France in #Paris2024

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· Apr 14

Starting lineups for Seattle Reign and Bay FC. Kickoff at 5 PM PT. #HereForTheCrown

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· Mar 17

We've written 9 stories already this week previewing the NWSL and Seattle Reign season! Check it all out: www.sounderatheart.com/tag/seattle-...

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· Jan 27

Fancy a trip to Costa Rica? Tickets are available for the Seattle Reign FC / Costa Rica WNT friendly on Feb. 9. www.specialticket.net/event-detail...

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· Jan 24

Seattle Reign head coach Laura Harvey shared a nice note about Sam Hiatt on Instagram:

Screenshot of Laura Harvey's Instagram Story, which reads Sammy you ledge. you will be missed. Your banter, your baking, and the incredible human that you are! Good lucky in your next chapter (don't speed read it ;))

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· Jan 18

Hey, you can now get Ride of the Valkyries gear! nosaudietis.threadless.com/designs/ride...

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· Jan 4

The NWSL just announced the 2024 salary cap, a nearly 40% increase from last year -- and a big jump from a decade ago. www.sounderatheart.com/2024/01/nwsl...

Ride of the Valkyries@rideofvalkyries· Oct 31

Jess Fishlock starts again for Wales as they take on Denmark. Kickoff at 10 a.m. PT! Good luck and stay safe, Tiny Dragon.