Seattle Reign FC Defender Sofia Huerta Named to NWSL Best XI of the Month, Presented by Amazon Prime

The league’s all-time assist leader earns her first honor of 2026 after helping Reign FC secure nine points from its opening four matches; Huerta’s 10th career Best XI selection is tied for the third-most in league history

Seattle Reign FC defender Sofia Huerta has been named to the NWSL Best XI of the Month, presented by Amazon Prime, following a strong start to the 2026 regular season. This recognition marks the 10th Best XI selection of her career and her third in four opportunities since returning from loan with Olympique Lyonnais in August 2025.

Huerta has been central to Seattle’s early-season success on both sides of the ball, helping the club collect nine points from its first four matches while contributing in key attacking moments. A consistent presence in the lineup, the co-captain has played every minute during a condensed 14-day stretch to open the campaign, including a cross-country trip to Orlando.

Her all-around impact was on full display in the club’s first-ever match at ONE Spokane Stadium, where she recorded two assists in a 3-0 win over the defending NWSL Shield winners. The performance marked her first multi-assist game since 2021 and extended her league-record total to 34 career assists. Across the league, Huerta is the only defender with multiple assists this season and is tied for second in tackles (15) and ranks third in tackles won (nine), highlighting her influence in all phases of play.

Reign FC closes out its three-match series at ONE Spokane Stadium on Saturday, April 4, hosting Denver Summit FC in the clubs’ first-ever meeting (5:45 p.m. PT / ION).