Reign FC looks to capitalize on final match at ONE Spokane Stadium, fueled by support from the community
Seattle Reign FC produced yet another result at ONE Spokane Stadium, their home away from home.
When it was first announced that the Reign would play three consecutive matches over on the east side of Washington state, no one knew exactly what to expect, as an NWSL team had never ventured to Spokane.
A team known for making their home field difficult for opponents to compete at, the Reign have taken the trip across the mountains in stride and produced great results at ONE Spokane Stadium – a venue that has been an incredible backdrop for Seattle’s NWSL team to call home, albeit temporarily.
The first match in Spokane saw Reign FC net three goals against the reigning NWSL Shield-holding Kansas City Current in a win as solid as they come. The fans in Spokane spurred the team onto the victory as the Lilac City witnessed Seattle’s first multigoal win of the season.
Between matches, the community embraced the Reign off the pitch, all around the city. From school assemblies to the Reign Rally at Flatstick Pub, soccer fans of all ages came together to celebrate Seattle's stint in Spokane and growth of the women’s game as whole, plus get some face-to-face time with players, staff and alumni of the club.
Building off the momentum on the pitch and outside the lines, the second match lived up to the hype. In fact, it took the good vibes one step further, drawing a larger – and louder – crowd to ONE Spokane Stadium on a beautiful sunny Saturday. The Reign fought hard to victory, scoring two goals in the first half to nab three points in the 2-1 win over Racing Louisville FC.
The electric atmosphere in Spokane has fueled the Reign to a perfect home record to start the season and the team will be looking to carry that on through the third and final match of the Spokane residency.
“It might be a conversation about moving,” joked Reign FC Head Coach Laura Harvey. “No, we're really happy. I think I said this on Wednesday. It's got a bit of a nostalgia feel to me. It reminds me of when we used to play at Memorial Stadium. It's quite intimate and it feels a little bit narrower and a little bit shorter, and it's been great.”
Of course, Memorial Stadium played host to some of the Reign’s most iconic matches, including the 2014 and 2015 NWSL seasons, that saw Seattle break countless records on the pitch and secure the NWSL Shield in back-to-back seasons.
Though the pitch itself has treated the Reign well, more than anything, it’s the presence of fans, new and old, that are turning out for the matches and piling on the support for the team in this challenging and unique start to the season.
A special conglomeration between the Reign’s traveling faithful and the avid sports fans of Spokane, it’s a level of support that the Reign won’t soon forget.
“I think the fans have really embraced us, with a lot of the things we've been doing in the community away from the games to try and get people to come out and watch us. You could just tell that they're excited to see us, which has been amazing,” Harvey commented.
With just one match left in Spokane, less than a week away, the Reign will briefly return to Seattle to get some rest in the comfort of their own homes before coming back to the Lilac City, eager to show the community what the team has to offer one last time in 2026.
The opponent makes the match that much sweeter, as the Reign welcome NWSL newcomers Denver Summit FC to the PNW for the first time ever.
“We're looking forward to going back to our own beds for sure, but we'll be happy to get back on a plane on Friday and come back out here and hopefully put on another good performance.”
Fans can get single match tickets to the Reign’s final match in Spokane against Denver Summit FC on April 4 HERE or take advantage of a special 21+ ticket offer.