Seattle Reign vs. NC Courage: Gamethread

Susie Rantz -

Seattle Reign returns to regular-season play on Sunday night, hosting the North Carolina Courage. The match kicks off at 7 PM PT and will air on ESPN2 and stream on ESPN+. More than 15,000 fans are expected to attend the Reign's first regular-season game since July 7.

The Reign will honor club legend Megan Rapinoe with a jersey retirement ceremony ahead of the match. Fans attending in person should be in their seats by 6:28 PM PT to enjoy the celebration. The ceremony will air on ESPN starting at 6:45 PM PT.

This is a critical match for the Reign (2-9-5), who sit in last place after earlier results this weekend. A win could lift them into 12th. The playoffs are still potentially in the picture, but the team has to turn things around. Starting now.

The Courage (8-7-1) enter the match on a three-game winning streak, but the visitors have struggled on the road, winning just one of their eight road matches this year.

Match Preview: Seattle Reign vs. NC Courage
The match will include a jersey retirement ceremony for club legend Megan Rapinoe.
Sounder at HeartSusie Rantz

What to Watch

  • How the Reign defend a Courage team that likes to keep the ball and move it around the field quickly.
  • Can Seattle's new additions make an impact and help the team be more composed on the offensive and defensive ends?
  • The Reign are a real threat when they score early – it sure would be nice to see that tonight.

Referees

Lineups

Highlights

90+6' Late substitute Emeri Adames flicks a header that forces a Casey Murphy own goal.

Injury / Availability Report

Seattle Reign

OUT: Ryanne Brown (SEI – knee), Olivia Van der Jagt (excused absence)
QUESTIONABLE: Lauren Barnes (leg)

North Carolina Courage

OUT: Kerolin Nicoli (excused absence), Sydney Collins (D45 - ankle), Estelle Johnson (maternity leave)
QUESTIONABLE: Maycee Bell (leg), Bianca St-Georges (leg)

How to Watch

Date/Time: Sunday, August 25, 7 PM PT

Location: Lumen Field, Seattle

TV: ESPN2 (Megan Rapinoe's jersey retirement ceremony will be on ESPN at 6:45 PM PT)

Streaming: ESPN+

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