NWSL Seattle Reign FC

OL Reign Sign Midfielder Kim Little

Published on May 29, 2022 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Seattle Reign FC News Release


SEATTLE, WA - OL Reign today signed midfielder Kim Little on loan from Arsenal Women. The loan will begin on June 1, 2022 and run up until the start of Arsenal's 2022/23 season. Little previously played for the Reign for three seasons (2014-2016).

The 31-year-old started 69-of-73 games for Arsenal (2017-22) in the Women's Super League, scoring 27 goals and captaining the team during her return to Arsenal. In the 2018-19 season, Arsenal won the WSL title.

In Little's three seasons with the then Seattle Reign FC, the midfielder made 63 regular season appearances, starting in all but one match under head coach Laura Harvey. Little scored 32 goals and had 16 assists in the regular season, making her the all-time leading scorer in NWSL history while in Seattle. The attacking midfielder led the Reign in goals in 2014 (16) and 2015 (10) and was named NWSL MVP in 2014, which was the same season Harvey was named NWSL Coach of the Year. Little also helped the Reign earn back-to-back NWSL Shield titles (2014 and 2015).

Little also returns to Seattle with OL Reign to familiar faces as she played alongside midfielder Jess Fishlock, defender Lauren Barnes and forward Megan Rapinoe during all three seasons with Seattle.

"Bringing Kim back to the PNW is huge, Kim will go down in history as one of the best players to ever play in the NWSL and to have the chance to work with her again is exciting," said OL Reign head coach Laura Harvey. "I'd like to thank Arsenal for helping make this happen. This is a unique opportunity for us and one that we felt could be a huge impact on our squad in a crazy summer schedule. Kim's ability and experience will be crucial for us to help continue to push our performances forward and help continue the growth of our young squad."

Prior to joining the Reign, Little made her first stint with Arsenal (2008-2013), winning five league titles in addition to three FA Cups with the club during that time. Additionally, the international superstar has played for both the Scotland and Great Britain national teams.

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