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United States’ Megan Rapinoe reacts to scoring a goal during the first half of SheBelieves Cup soccer match against the Japan, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

May 9, 2019 at 11:18 am

Reign, USWNT star Megan Rapinoe becomes first openly gay woman to pose for SI swimsuit issue

“I think it’s really quite a bold statement by Sports Illustrated, to be honest, because it has been seen as sort of this magazine only...

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Seattle Reign’s Megan Rapinoe attempts a shot over the Utah Royal’s Katie Bowen during the game at Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. 206910

May 2, 2019 at 7:47 pm

Megan Rapinoe makes third U.S. World Cup team

Reign FC players Megan Rapinoe and Allie Long were selected for the U.S. women’s national soccer team for next month’s World Cup in France.

At Tacoma’s Cheney Stadium, Bill Predmore, left, the owner of the women’s professional soccer team, Reign FC, announced that the team is moving to Tacoma.
Speaking at right is Megan Rapinoe, Reign FC forward. They plan to play at the Cheney baseball stadium, with plans to build their own stadium in Tacoma. 209176

April 12, 2019 at 5:41 pm

Questions surround National Women’s Soccer League’s health heading into seventh season

Expansion, the stability of some clubs, a need for sponsorships and the lack of a TV deal are among the issues faced by the league.

April 12, 2019 at 6:00 am

As the Reign starts its 2019 season, here’s what you need to know

The Reign makes its 2019 debut in Houston against the Dash, which finished sixth in NWSL standings last year.

February 27, 2019 at 8:33 pm

Storm announces its preseason schedule

Seattle will play a pair of games before the regular season, which will start May 25 against Phoenix in Everett.

The Sounders’ primary jerseys, featuring new jersey sponsor Zulily. (Courtesy of Sounders)

January 17, 2019 at 12:29 pm

Sounders, Reign ink new jersey sponsorship deals with Seattle-based online retailer Zulily WATCH

A multiyear jersey deal between the Sounders and Zulily, which includes the Reign women's team, replaces a decadelong arrangement with Xbox. The deal — which...

Seattle Reign’s Jessica Fishlock runs toward her team after scoring the fourth goal for Seattle during the soccer game between Seattle Reign and West New York Flash at Memorial Stadium, Saturday, July 11, 2015, in Seattle.

December 21, 2018 at 3:43 pm

Reign footballer Jess Fishlock honored by British royal family

The midfielder was honored for her accomplishments on the field and for her "services to the LGBT community,"

US midfielder and Seattle Reign player Megan Rapinoe, center, joins the US team in a friendly against Australia Thursday. The Australian women’s national soccer team played the United States in the Tournament of Nations game at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Thursday July 27, 2017. 202707

December 8, 2018 at 2:54 pm

U.S. draws Sweden, Thailand and Chile at 2019 Women’s World Cup

"It's not about defending a World Cup," U.S. coach Jill Ellis said. "It's about attacking a World Cup." The defending champion Americans will get Sweden,...

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Canada midfielder Sophie Schmidt (13) and USA midfielder Julie Ertz (8) head the ball in the first half of the finals of the CONCACAF Women’s soccer Championship on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

October 17, 2018 at 7:26 pm

U.S. women beat Canada 2-0, win World Cup qualifying tournament

The U.S. team is undefeated in 26 straight matches dating to last year.

United States forward Megan Rapinoe before the United States national anthem prior to the first half of a soccer match against Jamaica at the CONCACAF women’s World Cup qualifying tournament in Frisco, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Andy Jacobsohn)

October 15, 2018 at 7:22 pm

Megan Rapinoe sees disparity in women’s and men’s soccer as World Cup approaches

U.S. national-team and Seattle Reign FC player Rapinoe is dismayed by what she sees as ongoing issues of inequality in soccer and questions how much...