dailyloe.com – Seattle Reign will play against Washington Spirit at Lumen Field this Sunday, May 10, at 4 PM PT. The match is part of a Mother’s Day matinee. Seattle looks to end a three-match winless run and has not scored since late March.
Washington Spirit enters the game with a four-match winning streak. Trinity Rodman has scored in each of the last three games as she recovers from a long-term back injury.
The all-time series indicates a slight advantage for Seattle, who leads 14-12-8, with a home record of 10-6-4. Seattle has scored 48 goals and conceded 40 in their history against Washington.
Washington has been dominant in recent encounters, winning the last three meetings. This includes a 2-1 victory at Lumen Field and a 2-0 win in DC last season.
Key strategies for Seattle include being clinical in front of goal, maintaining defensive sharpness, and avoiding footraces out wide. Jordyn Bugg is out with an injury, while Ruby Hladek returns after a two-week absence.
Today marks Laura Harvey’s 300th game as a coach in the NWSL, a league record. She recently reached her 250th game milestone with the Reign.
There are also travel considerations due to maintenance on the Link 1 Line, affecting service between SeaTac Airport and Rainier Beach stations. Construction projects will impact local roads, including the closure of the northbound 1st Ave S bridge.
Injuries for the Reign include Lynn Biyendolo on maternity leave and Jordyn Bugg with a leg injury. Jess Fishlock is also out due to a lower leg issue. For the Spirit, Deborah Abiodun is out with a hip injury, and several players are unavailable due to maternity leave.
Recent form shows Seattle with a record of 3-2-2, placing them 7th, while Washington holds a record of 4-1-3, standing in 3rd place. The game officials are Jaclyn Metz (referee) and her team, including Tiffini Turpin and Laura Chambers Waliski as assistant referees.
The match will be broadcast on Victory+ and KJR 950 AM. Free streaming is available in the US.
