Seattle Reign open season with 2-1 road win over Orlando Pride

Brittany Ratcliffe's late goal secures victory for Reign in weather-delayed match

Mar. 16, 2026 at 2:35am

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The Seattle Reign opened their 2026 National Women's Soccer League season with a 2-1 road victory over the Orlando Pride on Sunday. The match was delayed due to inclement weather, but Brittany Ratcliffe's late goal lifted the Reign to the win.

Why it matters

The Reign are looking to build on a strong 2025 season and get off to a good start in their quest for an NWSL championship. The weather delay added an extra challenge, but the Reign were able to grind out the victory on the road.

The details

Trailing 1-0 late in the match, the Reign equalized through a goal from Brittany Ratcliffe. Ratcliffe then scored the game-winning goal in the closing minutes to secure the 2-1 victory for Seattle.

  • The match was delayed due to inclement weather on Sunday.
  • Brittany Ratcliffe scored the equalizing goal late in the second half.
  • Ratcliffe then scored the game-winning goal in the closing minutes.

The players

Brittany Ratcliffe

Forward for the Seattle Reign who scored both goals in the 2-1 victory.

Seattle Reign

The professional women's soccer team based in Seattle, Washington that plays in the National Women's Soccer League.

Orlando Pride

The professional women's soccer team based in Orlando, Florida that plays in the National Women's Soccer League.

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What they’re saying

“It was a tough game, but we showed a lot of resilience to come back and get the win. Brittany stepped up big for us today.”

— Laura Harvey, Head Coach, Seattle Reign

What’s next

The Reign will look to build on this opening win as they continue their road trip, facing the Portland Thorns next weekend.

The takeaway

The Reign demonstrated their ability to grind out a tough road victory, even with a weather delay, setting them up well for the rest of the NWSL season.