OL Reign Battle Sky Blue FC to Scoreless Draw

July 1, 2020 - HERRIMAN, UTAH - OL Reign played Sky Blue FC to a scoreless draw to open the NWSL Challenge Cup on Tuesday, June 30. In its first match under head coach Farid Benstiti, OL Reign outshot Sky Blue 13-8 but could not find the back of the net. "For my first game, when you're in another country you don't know what might happen," Benstiti said. "But I think the first game for my team and I, it's different because a lot of our players have a lot of experience in the league. It's not a bad (result). ... Full Story

Tacoma Rainiers Statement Regarding Cancelation of 2020 Minor League Baseball Season

June 30, 2020 - TACOMA, WA - Major League Baseball informed Minor League Baseball today that it would not be providing its affiliated teams with players for the 2020 season, confirming the cancelation of the Minor League Baseball and Tacoma Rainiers season. "We are disappointed that Tacoma will be unable to experience Rainiers baseball in 2020, but we are already looking forward to opening our gates for the 2021 season," said Tacoma Rainiers President Aaron Artman. "At Cheney Stadium, we feel that friends an... Full Story

Match Forecast: OL Reign Face Sky Blue FC to Begin NWSL Challenge Cup Campaign

June 29, 2020 - OL Reign will begin the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup, presented by P&G and Secret, when the club faces Sky Blue FC in the preliminary round on Tuesday, June 30 at 7:00 p.m. PT. The club was 1-1-1 against Sky Blue in three league meetings last season. "We finally have a chance to play real football again," OL Reign head coach Farid Benstiti said. "This is exciting, both for the players and the coaches. We had a very good preseason in Montana, where we had to work quickly to become unified as a team... Full Story

Tacoma Rainiers Hosting Virtual Watch Party for Annual 3rd of July Fireworks Show

June 29, 2020 - TACOMA, WA - The Tacoma Rainiers will be shooting their 3rd of July fireworks show next to Cheney Stadium on Friday, July 3rd at 9:45 p.m. PT. Cheney Stadium and its parking lot will be closed to the public due to coronavirus health protocol, but the show will be live streamed on the team's Facebook channel. Those in the area are encouraged to practice social distancing if gathering to watch in-person nearby. "July 3rd is traditionally the biggest day of the year for the Rainiers and our fan... Full Story

• Tacoma Rainiers Hosting Virtual Watch Party for Annual 3rd of July Fireworks Show - Tacoma Rainiers (PCL) June 29
• NWSL Announces Challenge Cup Schedule, Rules, and Awards - OL Reign (NWSL) June 23
• OL Reign Announce 28-Player Roster for NWSL Challenge Cup - OL Reign (NWSL) June 23
• OL Reign Sign Defender Alana Cook - OL Reign (NWSL) June 16
• Tacoma Rainiers and Tacoma Defiance Extending "R Hat R City" to Donate Portion of Hat Sales to the Tacoma Urban League - Tacoma Rainiers (PCL) June 15
• Tacoma Rainiers and Tacoma Defiance Extending "R Hat R City" to Donate Portion of Hat Sales to the Tacoma Urban League - Tacoma Defiance (USL) June 15
• Owner Lane Smith Presents the Big Check - Tacoma Stars (MASL) June 1
• OL Reign Announces Schedule for NWSL Challenge Cup Preliminary Round - OL Reign (NWSL) June 1
• OL Reign Sign Defender Adrienne Jordan - OL Reign (NWSL) June 1
• OL Reign Update Preseason Roster - OL Reign (NWSL) May 31
• 2020-2021 Season Tickets Now on Sale - Tacoma Stars (MASL) May 28
• Defender Steph Catley Departs OL Reign After Two Seasons - OL Reign (NWSL) May 27
• NWSL Announces 2020 Challenge Cup Presented by P&G and Secret - OL Reign (NWSL) May 27
• OL Reign to Resume Small Group Training on May 25 - OL Reign (NWSL) May 25
• OL Reign Signs Japanese International Yuka Momiki - OL Reign (NWSL) May 22
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• Sky Blue plays OL Reign to a scoreless draw in NWSL Challenge Cup opener - NWSL New York Daily News (July 1)
• OL Reign begins season with scoreless tie in NWSL Challenge Cup - NWSL Seattle Times (July 1)
• OL Reign and Sky Blue play to scoreless draw - NWSL Tacoma News Tribune (July 1)
• NWSL Challenge Cup: Sky Blue FC opens season against OL Reign - NWSL Morristown Daily Record (July 1)
• Minor league season canceled, meaning Mariners affiliates won't see field until 2021 - PCL Tacoma News Tribune (July 1)
• New year, new name, same Reign: Here's a look at the 2020 OL Reign as they begin the NWSL season - NWSL Tacoma News Tribune (June 30)
• Cheney Stadium will still put on annual fireworks show – just without fans - PCL Tacoma News Tribune (June 30)
• OL Reign set to begin NWSL Challenge Cup action in Utah - NWSL Seattle Times (June 29)
• Want to fight about wearing a mask? Leave it to Uecker to get in the final word - PCL Seattle Times (June 27)
• ‘Everything is going to look so different': Reign players ready for the unknown as NWSL becomes first U.S. team sports league to return - NWSL Seattle Times (June 27)
• OL Reign's Allie Long spent lockdown becoming a celebrity gamer - NWSL Seattle Times (June 26)
• Allie Long spent lockdown becoming a celebrity gamer - NWSL Tacoma News Tribune (June 26)
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