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Fishlock’s 50th NWSL Goal Gives Reign First Win Over Bay FC

The late substitute finish ended Seattle’s winless run versus Bay and left Fishlock appearing to grab her hamstring, a developing fitness concern.

Overview

  • Jess Fishlock came on in the 84th minute and scored in the 85th minute on Saturday to lift the Seattle Reign to a 3-2 road victory over Bay FC.
  • Seattle opened the match with two quick goals, as Mia Fishel scored in the fifth minute and Maddie Dahlien added a strike in the 10th to make it 2-0 inside 10 minutes.
  • Bay fought back with Hannah Bebar curling a long-range goal and Keira Barry volleying an equalizer in the 75th minute before Fishlock’s winner.
  • Fishlock’s finish was her 50th NWSL regular-season goal, making her the 10th player to reach that mark, but she was seen clutching her hamstring after the celebration and coach Laura Harvey had no immediate update.
  • The win moves Seattle into a tie for eighth with 23 points, sets up a home match against Angel City next, and highlights the Reign’s pattern this season of hot starts, late defensive lapses, and reliance on bench impact to decide close games.