Seattle Reign FC Head Coach Laura Harvey names her lineup as Seattle Reign FC takes on Gotham FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, News Jersey. This win-or-go-home match kicks off the Reign’s 2026 playoff campaign. The action kicks off at 9:30 a.m. PT and airs on ABC. Full watch details can be found here.
Lineup Notes:
Today’s starting XI remains unchanged from last week’s 1-0 victory over the Orlando Pride on Decision Day. Throughout the 2026 regular season, Head Coach Laura Harvey fielded 24 unique starting lineups across 30 matches.
All 11 starters have appeared in at least one NWSL postseason match. Captain Jess Fishlock leads the group with her 12th career playoff appearance today, followed by Sofia Huerta, who makes her 10th.
Nine of today’s 11 starters were also in the starting lineup for last year’s quarterfinal matchup against the Orlando Pride. Jess Fishlock and Mia Fishel both appeared as substitutes in that match.
Claudia Dickey makes her fifth career NWSL playoff start today. The goalkeeper made her postseason debut in 2023, helping Seattle advance to the NWSL Championship against Gotham FC after recording consecutive shutouts in the quarterfinals against Angel City FC and semifinals at San Diego Wave FC.
Phoebe McClernon extends her streak of consecutive appearances across all competitions to 43 matches. The veteran defender was the only Reign FC player to start all 30 regular season matches in 2026 and has appeared in every match for the club since August 18, 2025, after missing just one match during the 2025 season.