Reign ease concerns over Wales legend Fishlock

There is a break in the season in June as a result of the men's World Cup being co-hosted by the USA.

Harvey says Fishlock could return to action faster than many players would having "watched her recover from many injuries".

"I know Jess very well. Her body reacts differently than most human beings, in a positive way, to injury and her recoveries are often quicker than most just because of who she is," Harvey said in an interview posted on social media by Reign.

"But with this one we obviously want to make sure we do it right, we get her back safely. I think the summer break is probably a blessing in disguise in regards to timelines, so we'll see.

"I think overall from how I felt when I saw it [happen] and what the initial fears were, I think everything has been positive after that."

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Reign revealed last week that Fishlock, who has played for the club since their inaugural year in 2013, is to end her stellar career at the end of this season.

Fishlock, Wales' record appearance maker and all-time leading goalscorer, retired from international in October 2025, but signed a new one-year deal in Seattle the following month.

She worked as a technical assistant to boss Rhian Wilkinson for Wales' opening Women's World Cup qualifier in March, but has since been focusing exclusively on her club commitments.

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