Reign in the forecast: Seattle's NWSL franchise set to take its turn in Spokane The Seattle Reign FC, the city’s National Women’s Soccer League team, will host three regular-season matches at ONE Spokane Stadium from Wednesday to April 4, marking their first games on the East Side of the state. The decision comes as part of ongoing renovations at Lumen Field in Seattle, which is being prepared for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Reign, who have played at multiple venues since joining the NWSL in 2013, will use Spokane Stadium as their temporary home for the first time. The Reign have called several locations home since their inception, including Starfire Stadium in Tukwila (2013), Memorial Stadium at the Seattle Center (2014-18), Cheney Stadium in Tacoma (2019-21), and Lumen Field in Sodo (2022-present). This move to Spokane provides a new opportunity to engage fans in the region, with the team set to face the Kansas City Current on Wednesday, Racing Louisville FC on Saturday, and the Denver Summit FC on April 4. General manager Lesle Gallimore expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration with Spokane fans, emphasizing the importance of showcasing professional soccer to new audiences. “We just love to bring our game to more people,” she said. “It’s really, really neat to actually get to show everyone what professional soccer is on the men’s and women’s side.” Gallimore also highlighted the potential for local athletes in Eastern Washington to be inspired by the Reign’s presence, noting that many players on the roster are unfamiliar with the city. The Reign’s partnership with the Spokane Zephyr, a team in the Gainbridge Super League, includes player loans to support development.#seattle_reign_fc #kansas_city_current #one_spokane_stadium #lesle_gallimore #spokane_zephyr
Seattle Reign vs. Kansas City Current: Match Preview and Tactical Insights Seattle Reign FC will host the Kansas City Current at ONE Spokane Stadium on Wednesday, March 25, in the first of three consecutive home games for the Reign. The match, scheduled for 6 p.m. PT, will be broadcast on FOX 13+ and NWSL+. Both teams enter the contest with identical 1-1-0 records and three points, having suffered recent setbacks: the Reign fell 2-0 to the Portland Thorns despite a two-player advantage after two red cards to the Thorns, while the Current lost 2-1 to the Chicago Stars FC on the road. Head coach Laura Harvey expressed optimism about the home series, citing the strong fan support seen during the Seattle Sounders’ Concacaf match in Spokane the previous week. “We hope our fans can bring a really good, positive, energetic atmosphere to put these players in a really good spot to give them the best chance of doing a good performance tomorrow for everybody,” she said. Defender Madison Curry echoed the sentiment, noting the crowd’s impact during the Sounders game and the team’s goal to make Spokane their “fortress” for the series. The rivalry between Seattle and Kansas City has been evenly matched across 14 NWSL meetings, with the series split at 6-6-1. The two teams split their 2025 season series, with the Current securing a 2-0 home win and the Reign earning a 1-0 shutout. The Reign hold a slight edge at home, with a 4-1-1 record against the Current in Spokane. Both teams have undergone significant roster changes since the 2025 season. The Reign, reigning NWSL Shield winners, lost key players like holding midfielder Claire Hutton, who joined the U.S. Women’s National Team at Bay FC, and Brazilian forward Bia Zaneratto.#nws_l #seattle_reign_fc #kansas_city_current #one_spokane_stadium #fox_13
