Wales midfielder Fishlock indicators new Seattle Reign deal

Wales midfielder Jess Fishlock has signed a brand new one-year contract with Seattle Reign.

Fishlock, 37, joined the Nationwide Ladies’s Soccer League (NWSL) aspect earlier than their inaugural season in 2013.

Wales’ file goalscorer is now poised to signify Reign, who’re based mostly within the American state of Washington, in the course of the 2025 marketing campaign after agreeing a brand new deal.

“I’ve all the time believed on this membership and the surroundings we’ve established right here,” stated Fishlock.

“Whether or not it’s successful three Shields, breaking attendance information or making historic runs, I understand how a lot we worth greatness on the Reign.

“I am trying ahead to creating extra recollections with this membership and our neighborhood as we proceed to rise to new ranges in 2025.”

Fishlock’s tally of 224 appearances is the second highest in Reign’s historical past, whereas her complete of 42 targets additionally ranks second within the membership’s historical past.

She is one in every of simply 5 gamers in NWSL historical past to file greater than 40 targets and greater than 25 assists, becoming a member of Jess McDonald, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe and Lynn Williams.

“Jess Fishlock is a legendary participant for our membership, instrumental in establishing Seattle Reign FC’s presence each within the US and worldwide,” stated Seattle Reign common supervisor Lesle Gallimore.

“With a profession spanning over 20 years, we’re extremely lucky that she has chosen Seattle as her dwelling for many of that point.

“Her management, soccer intelligence and aggressive spirit make her invaluable to our group, and we’re thrilled that she might be extending her profession right here in 2025.”

Fishlock – who has 46 targets in 156 caps for her nation – lately broke the membership’s all-time help file, passing Rapinoe’s file of 26.

Having lately returned from harm to assist Wales overcome Slovakia within the Euro 2025 play-off semi-final, Fishlock is now bidding to encourage victory in opposition to Republic of Eire over two legs within the play-off remaining later this 12 months.

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