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The Gold Mamba, Seattle Reign, and Purple Reign take over the 89th annual Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards
The 89th annual Seattle Sports Star of the Year Awards saw another spectacular event put on, as Jewell Loyd, Michael Penix Jr, and the University of Washington Football team taking home the fan voted awards. Read more about this years award winners.
Seahawks Legend K.J. Wright to Host as Megan Rapinoe Receives Humanitarian Award for 89th Annual Sports Star of the Year Awards Show
Today, the Seattle Sports Commission announced Seahawks Legend K.J. Wright as host of the 89th annual awards show, and global superstar Megan Rapinoe as the recipient of the Paul G. Allen Humanitarian Award presented by Microsoft.
Falling short of Reigning supreme: Gotham wins NWSL Championship over Seattle side
For a third time in their history, the OL Reign have fallen just short of reaching the mountain top. The Reign fall in heartbreaking fashion to NJ/NY Gotham FC in the NWSL Championship, as Megan Rapinoe had to leave the match just five minutes in and the Reign missed numerous opportunities in the second half to equalize.
A Balcer header, red card, and VAR result in chaotic 1-1 draw between OL Reign and North Carolina Courage
The OL Reign struck first on a headed goal from Bethany Balcer, off the service from Megan Rapinoe, but a chaotic end of the first half saw the Reign concede and a red card assessed to Alana Cook, and the Reign had to hunker down in the second half to split the points with the visiting North Carolina Courage.
Huitema heroics help Reign secure three points in tight battle against Pride
The OL Reign, up a player due to a very early red card against the Orlando Pride, got a singular goal in the match from forward Jordyn Huitema, securing three crucial points regardless.
Thorn in their side: Reign fall to Thorns, 2-0, in doubleheader
In the second ever Seattle vs Portland doubleheader, the OL Reign fell to the Portland Thorns as the Reign’s attacking quality failed to beat Portland’s defense. On the other end, the Thorns found two pockets of space to score goals that the Reign couldn’t match in the end.
Back to basics: OL Reign score four unanswered to beat Angel City
The OL Reign rebounded from a tough 4-1 loss to NY/NJ Gotham FC with a result of the same score but in their favor, defeating Angel City FC in NWSL Regular season play. Forward’s Megan Rapinoe, Elyse Bennett, and Veronica Latsko highlighted the show with big performances as the club secured three points.
Reign find finishing touch, net five goals in victory over Red Stars
The OL Reign returned home to Lumen Field and NWSL regular season play with a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Red Stars, powered by braces scored by forward Bethany Balcer and midfielder Jess Fishlock. Although the Reign had miscues on their two goals allowed to Chicago, they were able to dominate the Red Stars.
Van Der Jagt’s game winner in stoppage time gives Reign victory over Wave in home opener
The OL Reign had a successful home opener, handing a defeat to the visiting San Diego Wave courtesy of Olivia Van Der Jagt’s game winner in the 90+5 minute of the match. Goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce was excellent in net, locking down another clean sheet for a club record.
The impact of women’s sports extends past just the players on the field
Seattle City Council President Debora Juarez sat down with Circling Seattle Sports’ Charles Hamaker to discuss the importance of the OL Reign, women’s sports, and much more
