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
