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Jess Fishlock retires after NWSL playoff loss with Seattle Reign

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 6:42 AM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Jess Fishlock retires after NWSL playoff loss with Seattle Reign
Summary

Jess Fishlock has announced her retirement from soccer following the Seattle Reign's 1-0 defeat to Gotham FC in the NWSL play-off quarter-finals. The 39-year-old midfielder concludes her career as Wales' record cap-holder and goalscorer, having made 166 international appearances and scored 48 goals. Fishlock played for Seattle since the league's inception in 2013 and was a key figure in helping Wales qualify for their first major finals in 2025. She will join the Wales coaching staff for an upcoming World Cup play-off against Norway.

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Status Watch
  • •Fishlock played her last match with Seattle Reign on November 8, 2026.
  • •She scored 48 goals for Wales, a national record.
  • •Fishlock joined Seattle Reign for the first NWSL season in 2013.
  • •She has won three NWSL Shields during her career.
  • •Fishlock will transition to a coaching role with Wales.
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  • 6:42 AMYahoo Sports — Fishlock retires after record-breaking career
  • 6:32 AMBBC Football — Fishlock retires after record-breaking career
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Wales' record cap-holder and goalscorer Jess Fishlock hangs up her boots after Seattle Reign were beaten in the NWSL play-offs.

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Wales' record cap-holder and goalscorer Jess Fishlock hangs up her boots after Seattle Reign were beaten in the NWSL play-offs.

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