News Summary:
On June 4, 2026, OL Reign launched a new "Future Fans Free" initiative, offering free tickets for select matches to children aged 12 and younger to boost attendance amid a season marked by schedule disruptions. Previously, on May 15, 2026, Gotham FC secured a 2-0 victory over OL Reign at Lumen Field, with Jaedyn Shaw scoring the game-winner and Tierna Davidson netting her first regular-season NWSL goal in 2459 days. Earlier, on May 13, 2026, the Seattle Sounders, OL Reign, and their RAVE Foundation, in partnership with Friends of Waterfront Park, announced the "Seattle Soccer Celebration powered by Lenovo." This event will feature a floating installation on Elliott Bay and represent the symbolic 52nd pitch in RAVE Foundation’s initiative to build 52 mini-pitches by the end of 2026 as part of their World Cup celebration. This followed the Utah Royals gaining an early lead against OL Reign on April 26, 2026, during the club's first true home opener at Lumen Field after a month-long road stretch, with Paige Cronin and Narumi Miura scoring within the first seven minutes. On April 21, 2026, OL Reign captain Jess Fishlock, an NWSL "original," announced her plans to retire at the close of the 2026 season.