Seattle Reign clinched a playoff berth with a 1-0 win over Orlando, sealed by Jordyn Bugg’s 68th-minute goal from a corner. The victory came in Jess Fishlock’s final regular-season home match, giving the longtime Reign star one more game with the team before retirement. Seattle now faces NWSL Shield winners Gotham FC in the first round.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Reign 1, Pride 0
  • Bugg scored in the 68th minute, assisted by Mia Fishel.
  • Expected goals: Seattle 2.24, Orlando 0.63
  • Shots: Seattle 18, Orlando 8; shots on target: Seattle 5, Orlando 0
  • Attendance: 16,095
Yes, But

Seattle created enough chances to win more comfortably but needed a set piece to break through. Orlando had more possession, yet failed to put a shot on target. Reign coach Laura Harvey said the team must sharpen its delivery and finishing against Gotham.

State of Play
  • Seattle’s playoff place is secured after a must-win regular-season finale.
  • Fishlock’s final regular-season appearance ended with a win and a playoff berth.
  • The Reign’s first-round opponent is Gotham FC, the NWSL Shield winner.
What’s Next

Seattle visits Gotham on Sunday, November 8, at 9:30 a.m. PT; the match airs on ABC. Harvey says the Reign need to bring the composure and attacking quality they showed against Orlando—and turn more of their chances into goals.

Bottom Line

The Reign delivered when the stakes were highest, and Bugg’s decisive set-piece goal carried them into the playoffs. Now they’ll need more clinical finishing to turn a strong performance into an upset of the Shield winners.