Commentary: Giving thanks to OL Reign, NWSL for pioneering way through pandemic before other leagues
Back to some semblance of normalcy now, we can't forget about the league that pioneered the way for everyone else in June.
Reign, Royals play to 2-all draw in NWSL fall series
Rosie White scored in the 28th minute to give OL Reign a 2-2 draw with the Utah Royals on Saturday in a National Women’s Soccer League fall series match.
Thorns vs. OL Reign match postponed because of poor air quality
The National Women’s Soccer League game between the Thorns and OL Reign set for Saturday in Portland has been postponed because of poor air quality.
OL Reign forward Sofia Huerta previews NWSL Challenge Cup on "Q It Up Sports"
Two days before OL Reign open the NWSL Challenge Cup against Sky Blue FC, new forward Sofia Huerta joined Q13 Fox Sports Director Aaron Levine on "Q It Up Sports" Sunday night.
Commentary: Remain hopeful, but prepare to be disappointed for road bumps in upcoming seasons
We’re now less than a week from the start of the very first pro sports league involving teams in North America getting underway.
Singing, dancing and cooking: How Seattle athletes are entertaining their fans amid a pandemic
SEATTLE -- Sports are a form of entertainment, which makes the athletes themselves, well, entertainers.So, in a time when there are no sports to play, in a time when everyone seems just a little stir crazy – that entertainment has continued in many forms.There's the singing, the dancing, the cooking and, of course, the gaming.From Russell Wilson and Walter Jones showing us their family moves to Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe belting out Avril Lavigne tunes, to DK Metcalf helping us whip up some dinner, our hometown superstars are giving us ways to cope:
Reign FC acquired by French powerhouse OL Groupe
Reign FC of the National Women’s Soccer League has been acquired by the OL Groupe, the parent company of French powerhouse Olympique Lyonnais.
Reign FC to be sold to owner of French soccer club
The parent company of French soccer club Olympique Lyonnais is in exclusive talks to purchase Reign FC of the National Women’s Soccer League.The OL Groupe and the Reign announced the deal Monday and the transaction is expected to be completed on Jan. 31.Olympique Lyonnais, more commonly known as Lyon, plays in Ligue 1 on the men’s side and Division 1 Feminine on the women’s side.
Reign FC eliminated from NWSL playoffs after 1-4 loss to NC Courage
CARY, N.C. (AP) — Debinha scored on a free kick in extra time to snap a tie, and the North Carolina Courage went on to defeat Reign FC 4-1 in extra time on Sunday to advance to the National Women's Soccer League championship game.The Courage, winners of the NWSL Shield for the third straight year with a league-best 15-5-4 record, will host the Chicago Red Stars, who beat the Portland Thorns 1-0 in the other semifinal.Heather O'Reilly, who is retiring at the end of this season, scored on a penalty kick in the 88th minute to give the Courage the lead.
Reign FC clinches NWSL playoff spot
TACOMA, Wash. – The Reign FC clinched a spot in the NWSL playoffs Sunday after topping the 2-0.
Reign FC match postponed after recent Tacoma rainfall
TACOMA, Wash. -- Wednesday's Reign FC match has been postponed after recent rainfall.The field at Cheney Stadium has taken on too much water this week and officials say it's unfit for soccer.
Megan Rapinoe and Allie Long talk World Cup victory, fight for equality in women's soccer
SEATTLE -- Megan Rapinoe and Allie Long are back with the Reign FC following their incredible World Cup victory just over two weeks ago.Q13's Michelle Ludtka had a chance to sit down with the soccer champions Tuesday to discuss their latest victory, the fight for equality in women's soccer and their much-anticipated return to the Reign FC.
Reign FC's Michelle Betos talks USWNT World Cup win, season ahead for Reign in Tacoma
On the heels of the U.S. Women's National Team winning a second straight Women's World Cup, Reign FC goalkeeper Michelle Betos joined Q13 Fox Sports Director Aaron Levine in-studio on "Q It Up Sports" on Sunday night.
Seattle Reign FC is moving to Tacoma in 2019
TACOMA -- The Seattle Reign FC is moving to Tacoma.The National Women's Soccer League team made the announcement during a joint news conference at Cheney Stadium with Seattle Sounders FC and the Triple-A baseball franchise Tacoma Rainiers.Going forward, the team is dropping Seattle from its name and will be known simply as Reign FC.“The name change reflects not just our move to the South Sound, but also celebrates our ambition to represent the entire region,” said Seattle Reign FC owner and President Bill Predmore. “Tacoma will be our home, but we’ll invest significant effort to retain our connection to Seattle and the Eastside."
Reign FC Goalkeeper Michelle Betos in-studio on "Q It Up Sports"
Fresh off a big win over Portland, Seattle Reign FC goalkeeper Michelle Betos joined Q13 Fox Sports Director Aaron Levine in-studio on Sunday night.
Out & About: Fly Fishing with Reign FC Lauren Barnes and Jess Fishlock
Seattle - In the 2nd installment of Out & About, the Seattle Reign FC's Lauren Barnes and Jessica Fishlock learn to fly fish with the help of the Orvis Fly Fishing School.Lauren Barnes is a defender for the Reign and joined Seattle after she was selected in the 2013 NWSL Supplemental Draft.
Seattle Reign's Rapinoe kneels during anthem again, before U.S. match vs. Thailand
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Megan Rapinoe knelt during the national anthem before a U.S. women's national team match against Thailand on Thursday night.Rapinoe first knelt during the anthem on Sept. 4 before a game with her National Women's Soccer League team, the Seattle Reign.
Hope Solo ends season with Seattle Reign after suspension from U.S. national team
SEATTLE -- Hope Solo has announced Tuesday she is ending her season with the Seattle Reign of the National Women's Soccer League, after being suspended for six months by the U.S. national team for disparaging remarks about Sweden.Solo tweeted the following statement:
Seattle Reign FC defender Kendall Fletcher breaks down US World Cup win on "Q It Up Sports"
Former national team player and current Seattle Reign FC defender Kendall Fletcher joined Q13 Fox Sports Director Aaron Levine on "Q It Up Sports" Sunday night, and helped break down the U.S. Women's World Cup win - and looked ahead to the rest of the Reign FC's season.
Seattle Reign FC coach Laura Harvey on "Q It Up Sports"
Seattle Reign FC head coach Laura Harvey joined Q13 Fox Sports Director Aaron Levine in-studio on “Q It Up Sports” Sunday night to talk about her team and the upcoming Women’s World Cup on Q13 Fox.The Reign FC return to home next Saturday night at 7pm to host the Washington Spirit.