Seattle Reign Signs US Forward Mia Fishel Through 2029

Seattle Reign FC has signed 24-year-old U.S. women's national team forward Mia Fishel to a multi-year contract extending through the 2029 season, marking the longest active contract on the team. Fishel, a San Diego native, previously played for Chelsea FC in England where she won back-to-back Women’s Super League titles but faced injury setbacks including an ACL tear in early 2024. Before joining Chelsea, she had a standout season with Tigres UANL in Mexico’s Liga MX Femenil, winning the Golden Boot and helping lead the team to a league title. Seattle paid an undisclosed transfer fee to Chelsea to acquire Fishel, whose contract is reportedly worth $2.5 million, potentially the largest cumulative deal in NWSL history. Reign’s general manager Lesle Gallimore and head coach Laura Harvey praised Fishel’s goal-scoring ability, creativity, and potential to impact the team and the league. Fishel expressed excitement about joining one of the best leagues globally and contributing immediately, aiming to solidify her place on the U.S. national team ahead of the 2027 World Cup.