Seattle Reign FC Recalls Midfielder Maddie Mercado from Loan with Carolina Ascent FC

October 8, 2025 - RENTON, WASH. - Seattle Reign FC today announced that midfielder Maddie Mercado has been recalled from her loan with Carolina Ascent FC of the Gainbridge Super League. Mercado joined the Ascent in August on a loan originally scheduled to run through the end of the year. During her time with Carolina, Mercado started all six matches, recording four goals, one assist and 15 shots across 524 minutes. The second-year midfielder is currently part of a four-way tie for the second-most goals in the league and ranks second in tot... Full Story


October 8, 2025 - Georgia Brown made history Wednesday when she was named to the Scotland Women's National Team ahead of a pair of international friendlies. This marks the first time a Sporting JAX player has been called up to a senior national team roster. The 23-year-old has started in all six Gainbridge Super League matches this season, along with the exhibition friendly against Kansas City Current II in September. Brown has been a steady presence on the Sporting JAX backline, recording a 71.4% tackle success rate, 37 clearances, 6 bloc... Full Story

October 8, 2025 - SEATTLE - The WNBA announced today that Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams has been named to the 2025 WNBA All-Defensive First Team, and forward/center Ezi Magbegor earned a spot on the All-Defensive Second Team. This marks Williams' first First-Team All-Defensive selection and the fourth career defensive honor for Magbegor. Williams finished the 2025 regular season with 99 steals, the second most steals in a single season in WNBA history. She led the league in steals per game (2.3), while notching career highs in point... Full Story

October 8, 2025 - NEW YORK - The WNBA announced today that Las Vegas Aces forward/center and 2025 WNBA Co-Defensive Player of the Year A'ja Wilson has been named to the 2025 WNBA All-Defensive First Team. It marks her fourth-straight first team honor and fifth overall after being named to the 2020 All-Defensive Second Team. For the fourth season in a row, and fifth overall, Wilson led the league with a career second-best 2.3 blocks per game, while also leading the W in stocks, which combines the defensive measures of steals and blocks, wit... Full Story

• Seattle Reign FC Recalls Midfielder Maddie Mercado from Loan with Carolina Ascent FC - Seattle Reign FC (NWSL) October 8
• Sporting JAX Defender Georgia Brown Called up to Scotland Women's National Team - Sporting Club Jacksonville (GSL) October 8
• Gabby Williams and Ezi Magbegor Named to 2025 WNBA All-Defensive Teams - Seattle Storm (WNBA) October 8
• D'POY A'ja Wilson Earns 2025 WNBA All-Defensive First Team Honors - Las Vegas Aces (WNBA) October 8
• Alyssa Thomas Named to WNBA All-Defensive First Team - Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) October 8
• Veronica Burton Selected to WNBA All-Defensive Second Team - Golden State Valkyries (WNBA) October 8
• Breanna Stewart Named to 2025 WNBA All-Defensive Second Team - New York Liberty (WNBA) October 8
• Rhyne Howard Named to 2025 WNBA All-Defense Second Team - Atlanta Dream (WNBA) October 8
• Indiana Fever Center Aliyah Boston Named to WNBA All-Defensive Second Team - Indiana Fever (WNBA) October 8
• Farewells & Final Stakes - Week 26 Is Here - (NSL) October 8
• Phoenix Mercury Commit Six-Figure Investment to Community Initiatives in Honor of 2025 WNBA Finals - Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) October 8
• Tanaka Brace and Dorsey's Defensive Stand Keep URFC Unbeaten Streak Alive - Utah Royals FC (NWSL) October 8
• Chicago Stars FC Extend Midfielder Meg Boade - Chicago Stars FC (NWSL) October 8
• Major League Volleyball, Onrise Continue Partnership - (MLV) October 8
• NC Courage and North Carolina FC Launch 'Game Changer' Program - North Carolina Courage (NWSL) October 8
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