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Reign Clinch Playoff Spot with 2-1 Win over the Royals
The Reign secured their eighth playoff appearance with a 2-1 comeback win, highlighted by defensive efforts from Lu Barnes in her final home game.
- On Friday, Sofia Huerta converted a VAR-awarded penalty to secure a 2-1 win over Utah Royals FC at Lumen Field, clinching Seattle Reign's eighth NWSL playoff berth.
- Barnes, a Reign original, announced she will retire at season's end after becoming the first player to reach 250 regular-season appearances and playing in 251 of 277 club games.
- Teenager Ainsley McCammon scored her first goal with a header in first-half stoppage time, Utah equalized through Paige Monaghan, and a VAR check awarded Seattle a penalty after Referee Cristian Campo's review.
- The Reign moved into third place and extended their unbeaten streak at Lumen Field to seven games, but they still need Orlando and Gotham FC to lose or draw to host an opening-round match.
- Barnes played the full 90 and was honored in an intimate postgame ceremony with the majority of the 7,930 fans cheering her career, saying she wants to guide the club from a different role.
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Reign clinch playoff spot with 2-1 win over the Royals
Sofia Huerta converted a penalty in the 67th minute and the Seattle Reign clinched a spot in the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs with a 2-1 victory over the visiting Utah Royals.
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Reign FC 2-1 versus Utah to secure playoff spot
Seattle Reign FC 2 Utah Royals FC 1 October 17, 2025 Lumen Field – Seattle, WA NWSL Regular Season Seattle Reign FC hosted Utah Royals FC on Friday night. Reign original Lauren Barnes announced her retirement this past week, setting the stage for an emotional home regular season finale. Barnes’ career includes three NWSL Shields with the Reign and statistical standards for matches that are the bar for longevity in the league. To officially clinc…
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