Seattle Reign Loans Midfielder Ji So-yun to Birmingham City

Seattle Reign FC midfielder Ji So-yun has been loaned to Birmingham City of the Women's Super League 2 through the end of 2025, marking her return to English football after departing Chelsea in 2022. Ji, a South Korean international and the nation's all-time leading scorer and most-capped player, has made 41 appearances for Seattle Reign since joining in 2024. She previously had an eight-year decorated spell with Chelsea, winning 13 major trophies including six league titles. Birmingham City narrowly missed promotion to the WSL last season and see Ji's arrival as a key asset in their bid to secure promotion this time. Ji expressed enthusiasm about rejoining English football, aiming to help Birmingham achieve promotion and bring exciting play to the fans. Seattle Reign's General Manager Lesle Gallimore acknowledged Ji's impact and supported the move for consistent playing time in a competitive environment.