Seattle Reign, Denver Summit play to scoreless draw in Spokane

Goalkeepers Claudia Dickey and Abby Smith each record clean sheets in the match.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 4:35am

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The Seattle Reign played to a scoreless draw with Denver Summit FC to wrap up an undefeated three-game homestand at ONE Spokane Stadium. Goalkeepers Claudia Dickey and Abby Smith each made three saves for their respective teams to record clean sheets. Maddie Mercado had two shots on goal for the Reign, and Emeri Adames had the lone other chance on goal for Seattle.

Why it matters

The Reign are off to a strong start in the 2026 season, going 3-1-1 so far. This scoreless draw against a tough Denver Summit team extends their undefeated run at their temporary home stadium in Spokane while Lumen Field is unavailable due to World Cup preparations.

The details

The Seattle Reign and Denver Summit FC played to a 0-0 draw at ONE Spokane Stadium, with both teams' goalkeepers making three saves to record clean sheets. The Reign finished the three-game homestand in Spokane with a 2-0-1 record as they await the return to their usual home at Lumen Field.

  • The match took place on April 5, 2026.
  • The Reign's next home game is scheduled for April 26, 2026 against the Utah Royals FC.

The players

Claudia Dickey

The goalkeeper for the Seattle Reign who made three saves to record a clean sheet.

Abby Smith

The goalkeeper for the Denver Summit FC who made three saves to record a clean sheet.

Maddie Mercado

A player for the Seattle Reign who had two shots on goal in the match.

Emeri Adames

A player for the Seattle Reign who had the lone other chance on goal for the team.

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What they’re saying

“We're happy to come away with a point against a tough Denver team, but we know we need to start converting our chances if we want to keep climbing the table.”

— Maddie Mercado, Seattle Reign Player

What’s next

The Seattle Reign will host the Utah Royals FC on April 26, 2026 in their next home match at Lumen Field.

The takeaway

The Seattle Reign continue to show their resilience, earning a hard-fought point against a strong Denver Summit team in their temporary Spokane home. With the World Cup looming, the Reign will look to capitalize on their early season momentum when they return to Lumen Field later this month.