James Commits To Seattle Reign For Two More Years

Wales skipper Angharad James has signed a two-year statement hold to enactment astatine Seattle Reign.

The 31-year-old will proceed to play alongside Wales' most-capped subordinate Jess Fishlock, who has played for Seattle since 2013, until 2027.

James' committedness comes pursuing her return from Euro 2025 wherever she led Wales astatine their first awesome tournament.

"I couldn't beryllium happier to proceed my travel successful Seattle," said James.

"This nine and this metropolis person genuinely made it consciousness for illustration home. I've grown truthful overmuch present complete nan past 2 seasons, some connected and disconnected nan pitch, and I'm excited to support building pinch this unthinkable group."

Reign wide head Lesle Gallimore said they were "thrilled to invited Haz back".

He added: "As skipper of Wales, she brings dependable leadership, composure, and acquisition – qualities that adhd invaluable consistency to our midfield. Haz is nan benignant of subordinate each nine wants, and we're fortunate to person her."

James moved to Seattle from Tottenham Hotspur for nan commencement of nan 2024 run on pinch Wales team-mate Lilly Woodham.

Woodham joined Liverpool aft leaving Reign earlier this week.