The NWSL season kicks off on Saturday, and Seattle Reign FC’s opening match will take place at the pitch they’ve called home for four years and counting: Memorial Stadium. At 7 PM PT on March 24, Seattle faces off against the Washington Spirit for the home opener.
Fans might remember the last time these two squads battled at Memorial. Reign FC came out on top 6-2 thanks to four assists and a goal from Naho Kawasumi, who also would have earned a fifth secondary assist if the league gave those out.
As fun and vivid as those memories are, we probably shouldn’t be looking to the past to prepare for this game.