Seattle Reign Star Jess Fishlock Announces Retirement After 14 Seasons

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 01: Jess Fishlock #10 of Seattle Reign FC celebrates with teammates after winning the NWSL match between Seattle Reign and Angel City FC at Lumen Field on August 01, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/NWSL via Getty Images)

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After a 14-year career with Seattle Reign FC, captain Jess Fishlock officially announced her retirement at the end of the 2026 NWSL season. Overall, Fishlock has scored 49 goals, which marks the second most in club history and is the final remaining player from the club’s original roster in 2013.

The Heartbeat of the Reign

In the span of her career with the same club, Fishlock has contributed to Seattle’s success in achieving three NWSL Shields in 2014, 2015, and in 2022. Additionally, she’s also appeared in several NWSL Championships (2014, 2015, 2023) and earned the 2021 NWSL MP award.

“It’s hard to put into words what Seattle and this club mean to me,” said Fishlock. “This is where I’ve grown, where I’ve fought, where I’ve experienced some of the best moments of my career. We’ve built something that goes far beyond football, and I’m so proud to have been a part of it from day one. I’ll never take for granted the people, the fans and the city that have supported me through it all, and I’m going to give everything I have in this final season.”

Fishlock is a dedicated player that has put in so many long hours into the fame as she is also the player with the second-most appearances in club and league history with 219 caps. She also ranks second in club history and third in league history with 205 starts and 17,785 minutes played.

On the international stage, Fishlock is the most decorated player in Wales history, across both the men’s and women’s programs with 166 appearances and 48 goals. In 2017, she accomplished a major milestone of becoming the first Welsh player to reach 100 caps.