Seattle Reign host expansion Denver Summit in Spokane

The Reign look to close out their homestand with a win against the tough expansion club.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:48pm

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The Seattle Reign will host the expansion Denver Summit on Saturday, April 4, at ONE Spokane Stadium. The Reign are 3-1-0 this season and sit in 3rd place, while the Summit have a 1-1-2 record and are in 8th. Denver is coming off a record-breaking home opener that saw 63,004 fans pack Mile High Stadium. The match kicks off at 5:45 p.m. PT and will air on ION.

Why it matters

This will be the Reign's final match of their three-game homestand in Spokane. They'll be looking to close it out with a win before returning to their Seattle home. The Summit are an expansion team that has already proven to be a tough opponent, earning results against strong teams like the Washington Spirit. This will be an important test for the Reign as they aim to solidify their position in the top half of the NWSL table.

The details

The Reign are led by head coach Laura Harvey, while the Summit are coached by the respected Nick Cushing, who has experience in both the women's and men's professional game. The Reign will need to move the ball quickly and disrupt the Summit's midfield to create chances, as Denver is known for their swarming defensive style. On the other hand, the Reign will have to be wary of Denver's counterattacking threat, as both teams have conceded goals off fastbreak opportunities.

  • The match kicks off at 5:45 p.m. PT on Saturday, April 4.
  • The Reign are concluding a three-game homestand in Spokane.

The players

Laura Harvey

Head coach of the Seattle Reign.

Nick Cushing

Head coach of the expansion Denver Summit, with previous experience leading Manchester City Women and New York City FC.

Melissa Kössler

26-year-old center forward for the Denver Summit, who has already scored 3 goals this season.

Abby Smith

32-year-old goalkeeper for the Denver Summit, who leads the NWSL in saves and save percentage.

Janine Sonis

Canadian national team player who transferred to the Denver Summit from Racing Louisville, known as one of the best attacking fullbacks in the league.

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What they’re saying

“I think they're a good team. They've played some really good football. They're hard to break down. They have threats going forward.”

— Laura Harvey, Head coach, Seattle Reign

“The games [in Spokane] have been really fun. We've come and we've played well. I think the city's embraced us too, which is great. The stadium has a modern Memorial feel to it for me. So that's quite enjoyable and nostalgic all at the same time.”

— Laura Harvey, Head coach, Seattle Reign

What’s next

After this match, the Reign will return to Seattle for their home opener following the upcoming FIFA international break.

The takeaway

This will be a tough test for the Reign as they look to close out their Spokane homestand on a high note against an expansion team that has already proven to be a formidable opponent. The Reign's ability to control the tempo and disrupt the Summit's midfield will be key, while also being wary of Denver's counterattacking threat.