Reign FC Falls to Gotham in NWSL Playoffs as Fishlock Retires
Seattle Reign’s season ended with a 1-0 playoff loss to top-seeded Gotham FC after an early own goal. The Reign created several chances and pressed hard after halftime, but Gotham goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger’s saves and Seattle’s missed opportunities kept them from equalizing. The match also marked Jess Fishlock’s final appearance for Seattle.
By the Numbers- Final score: Gotham FC 1, Seattle Reign 0.
- Gotham scored in the 4th minute; Seattle’s apparent 59th-minute equalizer was ruled offside.
- Fishlock finished her final season with 4 goals and 1 assist.
Seattle arguably had the better chances and controlled much of the second half, but couldn’t turn its pressure into a goal. Gotham’s decisive early lead and Berger’s key saves proved enough to send the reigning champions through.
Bottom LineThe Reign’s playoff run ended narrowly, but the loss closes a significant chapter: club legend Jess Fishlock has played her final match for Seattle.
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