Seattle Reign Edge Orlando Pride to Reach Playoffs
Jordyn Bugg's second-half goal gave Seattle a 1-0 win and the eighth and final playoff spot in the 2026 NWSL Playoffs.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Soccer
Seattle Reign FC defeated Orlando Pride 1-0 at Lumen Field, with Jordyn Bugg scoring the decisive goal in the 68th minute. The win secured Seattle the eighth and final place in the 2026 NWSL Playoffs.
Why it matters
The result gives Seattle its ninth postseason appearance in club history and its second consecutive playoff berth. Seattle will face Gotham FC in the quarter-finals on November 8.
Bugg's 68th-minute goal was the only scoring of the match, with 16,095 spectators at Lumen Field. The win was Seattle's ninth postseason appearance in club history, though the source does not provide Bugg's season goal total.
The players
Seattle Reign FC
Seattle Reign FC is a professional women's soccer club in the National Women's Soccer League based in Seattle, Washington.
Orlando Pride
Orlando Pride is a professional women's soccer club in the National Women's Soccer League based in Orlando, Florida.
Jordyn Bugg
Jordyn Bugg is a forward who scored the decisive goal for Seattle Reign FC against Orlando Pride.
Gotham FC
Gotham FC is a professional women's soccer club in the National Women's Soccer League based in the New York metropolitan area.
The details
Nérilia Mondésir delivered a corner to the front post, and Jess Fishlock back-heeled the ball towards Mia Fishel. The ball deflected off Fishel to the feet of Jordyn Bugg, who scored from close range.
Timeline
68th minute: Jordyn Bugg scores the decisive goal for Seattle.
November 8: Seattle faces Gotham FC in the quarter-finals.
Season Trajectory
Seattle's ninth postseason appearance in club history and second straight playoff berth extend a streak that places the club among the NWSL's more consistent postseason sides. Securing the eighth and final place positions Seattle as the lowest seed entering the 2026 NWSL Playoffs, with a quarter-final against Gotham FC next.
Seattle's playoff berth means its matches in the 2026 NWSL Playoffs will be the next scheduled fixtures for fantasy and season-ticket holders to track. The quarter-final against Gotham FC on November 8 is the immediate next match for the club.
The takeaway
Seattle's 1-0 win shows a playoff spot can be decided by a single goal from a close-range finish off a deflection. Readers following the club should watch the November 8 quarter-final against Gotham FC.
What happens next
Seattle Reign FC will face Gotham FC in the NWSL quarter-finals on November 8.
Further reading
For more on the Reign's playoff push, explore Soccer coverage across the NWSL.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Bernews.
