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Jess Fishlock to Retire After 2026 NWSL Season

Seattle will stage tributes for the club’s last original player throughout a final campaign at Lumen Field.

Overview

  • Fishlock, who announced Tuesday with Seattle Reign, will play the full 2026 season before stepping away from club soccer.
  • The club set two focal events for fans with the Queen’s Match on October 2 and her final regular-season home game on Decision Day, November 1.
  • She holds 219 Reign appearances with 17,785 minutes, ranks second in club goals with 49, and leads the club in assists with 30.
  • Her honors include three NWSL Shields, three Championship appearances, the 2021 league MVP award, and seven NWSL Best XI selections.
  • Internationally, she retired in 2025 as Wales’ all-time leader in caps with 166 and goals with 48, led the team to EURO 2025, and scored the nation’s first goal at the tournament.