OL Reign held a triumphant conquest over Angel City FC last weekend, dominating the match with a 4-1 win to break their two-game losing streak. OL Reign started on an aggressive front foot, hungry to dominate the match and secure their home win against Los Angeles. From the moment the Reign players stalked onto the field, the intense focus and determination on their faces was evident to everyone at Lumen Field. This match was especially exciting because Seattle walked away with a resounding clap-back, and also because they also further solidified themselves among other National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) greats. 

OL Reign finished the match with 24 total shots on Angel City’s goalkeeper; recorded as the most shots in a single game since the 2016 season. OL Reign extended its undefeated record to seven games against Angel City, having still never lost to the second-year club across all competitions. Forward Elyse Bennett scored the team’s first goal in the 34^th minute, which marks her first goal under Seattle stadium lights. Forward Veronica Latsko recorded her first ever brace (the scoring of two goals at any point in a match); the goals were 2 minutes and 16 seconds apart, ranking her as the second-fastest player to record a brace for Seattle’s OL Reign since Nahomi Kawasumi in 2014 (2:13). Canadian midfielder Quinn recorded their first-ever NWSL goal within five minutes of entering the match, closing out the game at 4-1, and for the first time in her career, forward Megan Rapinoe recorded three assists in a single match. Rapinoe is the fourth player in league history to record a three-assist game, and holds a record of 25 assists all-time, which is the most in club history and the fifth most in league history. Saturday’s crowd roared in approval at every one of these milestones, and it was the type of record-breaking Seattle noise that you can expect this coming weekend. 

OL Reign and Sounders FC have combined forces and announced special event details surrounding June 3rd’s exciting doubleheader against Portland. The doubleheader features Seattle’s topflight men’s and women’s soccer teams playing in back-to-back matches on the same day, with a single ticket providing access to the full day of exciting action on the pitch and wide-ranging entertainment options off it. Adding to the intensity, both clubs are facing off against their archrivals, with Sounders FC battling the Portland Timbers at 1:30 pm followed by OL Reign taking on the Portland Thorns at 5:00 pm.

Photos by Jane Johnson.

“The passionate soccer culture in this region is heightened as we engage our historic Pacific Northwest rivals. To align Sounders FC with OL Reign in a doubleheader at Lumen Field creates an incredible platform for our fans and sport,” said Sounders FC President of Business Operations Hugh Weber. “This event is truly like no other; it embodies the intensity that surrounds the best rivalry in both the MLS and the NWSL. Demand for this match with expanded capacity projects to provide an even stronger home field advantage for our clubs”.

The doubleheader feature will include live music throughout the stadium, an on-field music performance prior to teams taking to the pitch, prize giveaways, photo opportunities, family-friendly tailgate games, and entertaining game-day activities like soccer skee-ball and soccer billiards. To provide fans with even more concession options on Saturday, there will be an expanded selection of North Plaza BIPOC and diverse-owned food truck options, presented by First & Goal Inc. and Levy. These doubleheader options will include an array of sweet and savory choices, such as Zuri’s Gourmet Donutz, Bai Tong on Wheels, Pie Bar and Macadons.

While seating availability for the doubleheader has been expanded into the stadium’s upper level, fans should note that overall capacity is being capped at roughly 42,000. Remaining available tickets are moving quickly and those interested in attending Saturday’s blockbuster event should not delay in securing their seats. “We are not surprised the demand is high to witness this unique event where both of Seattle’s incredible soccer clubs are represented, and we’re thrilled to see capacity at Lumen Field has been expanded for our doubleheader,” said OL Reign Vice President of Marketing and Ticketing Michelle Haines. 

Gates open at 12:oo pm this Saturday, June 3rd. Fans are strongly encouraged to arrive early to catch the music performances and limited-edition event gear. For the ultimate match day experience, get your tickets at https://www.olreign.com or https://www.soundersfc.com/tickets/. Game day is near, so show up and put your scarves up for Seattle’s Sounders FC and OL Reign!