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OL Reign goalkeeper Michelle Betos (1) makes a save against the Utah Royals FC during the second half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in Herriman, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) UTRB114

November 12, 2020 at 7:08 pm

Reign lose defender Julia Ashley, keeper Michelle Betos in NWSL expansion draft

Racing Louisville took two Reign players for its upcoming first season.

Megan Rapinoe poses for portraits at the Wasserman studio in Brooklyn, N.Y. on July 17, 2019.

November 10, 2020 at 6:00 am

Soccer star Megan Rapinoe talks about her new memoir ‘One Life,’ activism, pay equity and more

OL Reign captain, World Cup champion and adopted hometown hero Megan Rapinoe caught up with The Seattle Times to talk about her memoir, “One Life,”...

Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird, right, poses for a photo with girlfriend Megan Rapinoe after the Storm won basketball’s WNBA Championship Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) FLCO146

October 30, 2020 at 5:25 pm

Seattle sports power couple Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe announce engagement on social media

Seattle's sports power couple Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are tying the knot.

Midfielder Rosie White, left, joins teammate Sofia Huerta who celebrates her goal against Utah in the 24th minute Saturday. The Utah Royals FC played the OL Reign in the final game of the fall series Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma, WA. 215360 215360

October 17, 2020 at 7:15 pm

OL Reign close out season with first victory, blanking Royals VIEW

Sofia Huerta and Leah Pruitt score as the Reign beat Utah 2-0 in the season finale.

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...