Match Preview vs. Urawa Red Diamonds

Seattle Reign FC returns to action this Sunday, July 20 at Lumen Field to take on Urawa Red Diamonds in a friendly match. This exciting international match up kicks off a stretch of can’t-miss soccer for the Reign and offers fans a chance to witness the global game right here in Seattle.

Single match tickets for the fixture are available now! Be sure to check out this exclusive promo offer to secure your Reign FC and Sounders FC dual branded pickleball paddle!

NOTE: Sunday afternoon's friendly against Urawa will not be broadcasted or live-streamed. Fans not in attendance at Lumen Field can follow along for real-time coverage on all club social media channels and the Reign FC app.

Here are the basics on Urawa.

Full name: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Urawa Reds Ladies

Location: Saitama, Japan

League: Japan Women's Empowerment Professional Football League (WE League)

Manager: Takafumi Hori

Club Honors:

• 2 WE League titles

• 1 WE League Cup title

• 4 Nadeshiko League Division 1 titles

• 2 Empress's Cup titles

• 1 AFC Women's Club Championship

• 1 Japan/Korea Women's League Championship

Top scorer: Hana Takahashi (7 goals)

Players to know:

Hana Takahashi: A stalwart for club, she was Urawa’s top scorer during the 24-25 WE League season and was named to the WE League Best XI for her efforts. She scored seven of the team’s 32 total goals on the season. Just four players across the league scored more goals during the 24-25 season.

Sakiko Ikeda: In the net for Urawa, Ikeda helped the team to concede just 13 goals in 22 matches played during the 24-25 WE League season and was selected to the WE League Best XI

Easther Mayi Kith: Recently signed with Urawa, the defender brings a wealth of experience to the squad. She previously played for AS Saint-Étienne in France and has five caps for the Cameroon Women’s National Team, including two Olympics Qualifying matches.