Lynn Williams Traded to Seattle Reign

Lynn Williams, the all-time leading scorer in NWSL history, has been traded from Gotham FC to the Seattle Reign along with goalkeeper Cassie Miller in exchange for midfielder Jaelin Howell and an undisclosed transfer fee. The trade comes at Williams's request as she aims to finish her career closer to her California home, following a successful stint with Gotham where she scored 11 goals in 35 matches and won the NWSL Championship in 2023. Williams has a storied history in the league, winning four championships with different teams and bringing significant experience and firepower to the Reign, who struggled offensively last season. Howell, a former Hermann Trophy winner, will be joining her third club in five months after a challenging journey with injuries, while Miller was relegated to a backup role after Gotham acquired top goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger. This trade reflects both teams' strategic objectives: Seattle's desire to enhance their immediate competitiveness and Gotham's focus on long-term growth by acquiring a promising young talent in Howell.