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Seattle Reign forward Maddie Mercado exercises 2027 player option

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 6:15 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Seattle Reign forward Maddie Mercado exercises 2027 player option

Summary

Seattle Reign forward Maddie Mercado has officially exercised her player option for the 2027 NWSL season. This decision ensures the forward will remain with the club following her current performance level. In the 2026 season, Mercado has emerged as the Reign's primary offensive contributor. She has recorded eight goals so far this year and remains one of only two players to appear in every match for the team. Since joining the squad as the 27th overall pick in the NWSL Draft, her role within the roster has consistently expanded. The club confirmed the contract movement on September 8, 2026, marking a significant retention for the squad coached by Laura Harvey.

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•Maddie Mercado exercised her 2027 player option with the Seattle Reign.
•Mercado leads the team with eight goals in the 2026 season.
•She is one of two Seattle players to appear in every match this year.
•Mercado joined the NWSL after being selected 27th overall in the draft.

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6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Seattle Reign forward Maddie Mercado exercises 2027 player option, will return next season

What they're saying

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Today, the Seattle Reign announced that forward Maddie Mercado has exercised her player option for the 2027 NWSL season. It’s a massive boost for Laura Harvey’s side moving forward as Mercado is having a breakthrough 2026 season. Since being selected in the second round with the 27th overall pick in the NWSL Draft, the forward […]
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