""When I came back from the Euros, I just felt a little different," Fishlock told ESPN. "Something had shifted perhaps in what I wanted to do and where I wanted to go, and I think that I'm still such a competitor. That will never leave me, unfortunately, which is a gift. Even though its 14 years in the making -- golly -- I still really want to bring a championship to Seattle.""
"Fishlock was integral to the Reign's dominant 2014 and 2015 NWSL Shield-winning seasons, and she was named the NWSL MVP in 2021. She has made the NWSL's Best XI seven times and has 48 goals and 30 assists for Seattle, the most goal contributions in club history. Fishlock, who turns 39 in January, led the Reign in scoring in 2025 with six goals and two assists."
Jess Fishlock retired from international duty after two decades with Wales and signed a one-year contract to remain with Seattle Reign FC for the 2026 season, marking nearly 14 years with the club. Fishlock is the only NWSL player still active with her original 2013 team. She played a key role in Seattle's 2014 and 2015 Shield-winning seasons and was named NWSL MVP in 2021. Fishlock has seven NWSL Best XI selections, totals 48 goals and 30 assists for Seattle—the most goal contributions in club history—and led the Reign in 2025 with six goals and two assists. She turns 39 in January.
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