Reign

October 17, 2020 at 6:00 am

OL Reign’s Madison Hammond is the NWSL’s first Indigenous player. She wants to make sure she’s not the last.

Madison Hammond is the first Native athlete to play in the NWSL and has a bright future with the Reign. Her next goal is removing...

Portland Thorns’ Sophia Smith, right, and OL Reign’s Shirley Cruz battle for possession during the first half of an NWSL soccer match at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma, Wash., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (Joshua Bessex/The News Tribune via AP) WATAC322 WATAC322

October 10, 2020 at 7:15 pm

Thorns clinch NWSL’s Community Shield at Reign’s expense

Portland ruins the Reign's first home game of the season with a 2-1 win.

Portland Thorns midfielder Rocky Rodriguez, left, and OL Reign defender Steph Cox (14) battle for the ball during the first half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium Monday, July 13, 2020, in Herriman, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) UTRB115

October 9, 2020 at 6:00 pm

OL Reign finally gets to play at home as it hosts Thorns

First-place Portland handled the Reign 4-1 in its game last weekend.

OL Reign forward Bethany Balcer (24) takes shot during the first half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match against the Sky Blue FC at Zions Bank Stadium on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, in Herriman, Utah. Balcer didn’t come to the National Women’s Soccer League by way of a powerhouse college program like North Carolina or UCLA. She didn’t come to the league with a national team history or as a top draft pick, either. Balcer forged her own path to OL Reign. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) UTRB101

October 8, 2020 at 4:15 pm

OL Reign’s Bethany Balcer called up for national-team duty

Balcer will be available for the Reign’s last two matches in the NWSL Fall Series.

September 30, 2020 at 9:17 pm

Christine Sinclair scores hat trick to return to being Thorn in Reign’s side

She hasn't scored against the Reign for some time, but she scored plenty to lead Portland to a 4-1 win.

September 26, 2020 at 4:23 pm

OL Reign sees immediate improvement in scoring opportunities in draw with Utah Royals FC

Scoring was an issue for OL Reign in its return to play over the summer, but the club totaled two goals and saw improved chances...

HERRIMAN, UT – JULY 8: Dani Weatherholt #17 of OL Reign FC bring the ball up the field during a game between OL Reign and Utah Royals FC at Zions Bank Stadium on July 8, 2020 in Herriman, Utah.

September 25, 2020 at 6:11 pm

Dani Weatherholt and the Reign playing for more than wins in NWSL Fall Series: ‘We’re really playing for our community’

The Reign are hoping to raise money to support Washington's Black community through NWSL community shield award. "We're really playing for our community," said first-year...

September 14, 2020 at 4:26 pm

Reign match against Portland Thorns postponed again due to bad air quality from wildfire smoke

The Reign will have to wait even longer to play their first match of the NWSL 'Fall Series,' as their match against the Portland Thorns...

September 10, 2020 at 5:14 pm

Saturday’s OL Reign match against Portland postponed due to poor air quality from wildfires

The OL Reign's return to action will be delayed. The Bold's 'Fall Series' match against the Portland Thorns scheduled Saturday in Portland has been postponed...

OL Reign forward Sofia Huerta (20) controls the ball as Portland Thorns midfielder Celeste Boureille (30) defends during the first half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium Monday, July 13, 2020, in Herriman, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) UTRB101

September 3, 2020 at 2:09 pm

OL Reign announces fall schedule of four games

The Reign will play a home-and-away series with Utah and Portland.