Seattle Reign FC announced their roster for the 2026 season, which includes the signing of forward Ruby Hladek. Hladek was signed to a short-term deal with the Reign after completing a successful training camp with the club as a non-roster invite. General manager Lesle Gallimore said Ruby earned this opportunity through her excellent collegiate career at Utah Valley and consistently showed the work ethic and competitiveness that stood out to the staff during her trial. The Reign return 21 players from last year's roster, which lost in the playoffs to the Orlando Pride. Forward Brittany Ratcliffe and midfielder Sofia Cedeño joined the club as free agents, and Evan O'Steen, 17, signed as the youngest goalkeeper in Reign FC history. Jess Fishlock and Sofia Huerta return as co-captains of the team after previous captain Lauren Barnes retired at the end of last season. The Reign will face the Orlando Pride on Sunday in their opening match of the 2026 season. Ruby Hladek spent the last three seasons playing for Utah Valley University, appearing in all 60 games for the school over that span. She had 24 goals and 32 assists over the three seasons as Utah Valley won three consecutive WAC regular-season titles. Her 32 assists are the most in school history. The Reign's 2026 roster includes goalkeepers Claudia Dickey, Cassie Miller, Evan O'Steen, and Neeku Purcell. The defenders are Ryanne Brown, Jordyn Bugg, Madison Curry, Shae Holmes, Sofia Huerta, Emily Mason, and Phoebe McClernon. The midfielders are Sofia Cedeño, Jess Fishlock, Angharad James-Turner, Ainsley McCammon, Sally Menti, and Sam Meza. The forwards are Emeri Adames, Lynn Biyendolo, Maddie Dahlien, Mia Fishel, Ruby Hladek, Maddie Mercado, Nerilia Mondesir, and Brittany Ratcliffe. The Reign will look to improve on last season's performance with their new roster.