Cool. Calm. Collecting goals. Sunday’s draw in Orlando secured the Reign 5th place in the NWSL table heading into playoffs. We reflect on the match and look ahead to Friday’s quarterfinal rematch against the Pride. We also discuss last week’s results, news, and controversies from around the league.

SPONSORS

Sounder at Heart [https://www.sounderatheart.com/thecoolerguild/] - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month.

The Doctor's Office [https://www.tdosea.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] - Located in Capitol Hill, The Doctor's Office is an intimate global spirits tasting room with classic cocktails and an emphasis on personalized service. TDO Seattle is proud to be The Cooler Guild's first sponsor.

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Bluesky:
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Coop [https://bsky.app/profile/thetallestcoop.bsky.social]
Van [https://bsky.app/profile/vancrisp.bsky.social]

Show produced by Coop
Theme song by Alex Juarez
Show artwork by Coop
The Cooler Guild Est. 2024

Saved by the Bugg - Ep. 53

A dub, a legacy, and a bright future on the horizon. The Reign secured a playoff spot after beating Utah 2-1 at home. We discuss the match, rave about the team’s youth talent, and reflect on the legacy of retiring captain Lu Barnes. We also go over results from the weekend's matches around the league and preview the Reign’s final regular season game in Orlando.

SPONSORS

Sounder at Heart [https://www.sounderatheart.com/thecoolerguild/] - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month.

The Doctor's Office [https://www.tdosea.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] - Located in Capitol Hill, The Doctor's Office is an intimate global spirits tasting room with classic cocktails and an emphasis on personalized service. TDO Seattle is proud to be The Cooler Guild's first sponsor.

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Follow us on social media:
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Bluesky:
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Coop [https://bsky.app/profile/thetallestcoop.bsky.social]
Van [https://bsky.app/profile/vancrisp.bsky.social]

Show produced by Coop
Theme song by Alex Juarez
Show artwork by Coop
The Cooler Guild Est. 2024

Captain Lu's farewell win - Ep. 52

Every point is valuable in this final stretch. Every point is valuable in this final stretch. The Reign remain above the playoff line but have yet to officially punch their ticket into the postseason. In this week’s episode we discuss the Reign’s draw against Bay FC, Lu Barnes reaching 250 NWSL appearances, and what things the team may still have to work on in this final push of the regular season. Later, we cover other NWSL results and preview the Reign’s next match.

SPONSORS

Sounder at Heart [https://www.sounderatheart.com/thecoolerguild/] - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month.

The Doctor's Office [https://www.tdosea.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] - Located in Capitol Hill, The Doctor's Office is an intimate global spirits tasting room with classic cocktails and an emphasis on personalized service. TDO Seattle is proud to be The Cooler Guild's first sponsor.

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Follow us on social media:
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YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCoolerGuild]
Bluesky:
TCG [https://bsky.app/profile/thecoolerguild.bsky.social]
Coop [https://bsky.app/profile/thetallestcoop.bsky.social]
Van [https://bsky.app/profile/vancrisp.bsky.social]

Show produced by Coop
Theme song by Alex Juarez
Show artwork by Coop
The Cooler Guild Est. 2024

Tiny Dragon strikes again - Ep. 51

A draw can sometimes feel like a win. Amidst a very tight playoff race, the Reign made a trip to the east coast to face Gotham FC. Harveyball proved effective against one of the league’s most stacked teams, earning them a much appreciated point on the road. We get into the defensive effort, the club's new jersey sponsorship, look at other NWSL results, and preview Seattle’s next match.

SPONSORS

Sounder at Heart [https://www.sounderatheart.com/thecoolerguild/] - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month.

The Doctor's Office [https://www.tdosea.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] - Located in Capitol Hill, The Doctor's Office is an intimate global spirits tasting room with classic cocktails and an emphasis on personalized service. TDO Seattle is proud to be The Cooler Guild's first sponsor.

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Follow us on social media:
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YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCoolerGuild]
Bluesky:
TCG [https://bsky.app/profile/thecoolerguild.bsky.social]
Coop [https://bsky.app/profile/thetallestcoop.bsky.social]
Van [https://bsky.app/profile/vancrisp.bsky.social]

Show produced by Coop
Theme song by Alex Juarez
Show artwork by Coop
The Cooler Guild Est. 2024

Grab the point and run - Ep. 50

A gritty performance at a much needed time. Maddie Dahlien’s 80th minute goal secured the comeback win against the NC Courage Sunday night at Lumen Field. We discuss the dichotomy of the halves and the player’s performances that changed the game. We also go over the other results from around the league, preview Reign’s next match, as well as the forecast for the final four matches of the season.

SPONSORS

Sounder at Heart [https://www.sounderatheart.com/thecoolerguild/] - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month.

The Doctor's Office [https://www.tdosea.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] - Located in Capitol Hill, The Doctor's Office is an intimate global spirits tasting room with classic cocktails and an emphasis on personalized service. TDO Seattle is proud to be The Cooler Guild's first sponsor.

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Follow us on social media:
TCG IG [https://www.instagram.com/coolerguildpod/]
YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCoolerGuild]
Bluesky:
TCG [https://bsky.app/profile/thecoolerguild.bsky.social]
Coop [https://bsky.app/profile/thetallestcoop.bsky.social]
Van [https://bsky.app/profile/vancrisp.bsky.social]

Show produced by Coop
Theme song by Alex Juarez
Show artwork by Coop
The Cooler Guild Est. 2024





Dah clutch comeback - Ep. 49

The Reign sit in 6th place with five matches remaining on the schedule. As the end of the regular season nears, the NWSL playoff picture is far from clear. In this week's episode we get into Seattle's 2-0 loss to the Kansas City Current, and how despite the loss, we saw a lot of good things on the field from the Reign. We wrap up the episode going over other NWSL results and preview the Reign's next match.

SPONSORS

Sounder at Heart [https://www.sounderatheart.com/thecoolerguild/] - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month.

The Doctor's Office [https://www.tdosea.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] - Located in Capitol Hill, The Doctor's Office is an intimate global spirits tasting room with classic cocktails and an emphasis on personalized service. TDO Seattle is proud to be The Cooler Guild's first sponsor.

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Follow us on social media:
TCG IG [https://www.instagram.com/coolerguildpod/]
YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCoolerGuild]
Bluesky:
TCG [https://bsky.app/profile/thecoolerguild.bsky.social]
Coop [https://bsky.app/profile/thetallestcoop.bsky.social]
Van [https://bsky.app/profile/vancrisp.bsky.social]

Show produced by Coop
Theme song by Alex Juarez
Show artwork by Coop
The Cooler Guild Est. 2024

Loss in KC, playoff push still on - Ep. 48

The Tiny Dragon does it again. It took 72 hours but the Reign ultimately came out victorious at home winning 1-0 against Racing Louisville. We get into the match, its oddities, and what went right. Additionally we cover our usual segments, discuss the other results from around the league, and preview the Reign’s next match.

SPONSORS

Sounder at Heart [https://www.sounderatheart.com/thecoolerguild/] - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month.

The Doctor's Office [https://www.tdosea.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] - Located in Capitol Hill, The Doctor's Office is an intimate global spirits tasting room with classic cocktails and an emphasis on personalized service. TDO Seattle is proud to be The Cooler Guild's first sponsor.

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Follow us on social media:
TCG IG [https://www.instagram.com/coolerguildpod/]
YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCoolerGuild]
Bluesky:
TCG [https://bsky.app/profile/thecoolerguild.bsky.social]
Coop [https://bsky.app/profile/thetallestcoop.bsky.social]
Van [https://bsky.app/profile/vancrisp.bsky.social]

Show produced by Coop
Theme song by Alex Juarez
Show artwork by Coop
The Cooler Guild Est. 2024

Jess Fishlock is inevitable - Ep. 47

Trinity Rodman is really good at soccer. It wasn’t a great day for the Seattle Reign at Audi Field as they lost 2-0 to the Washington Spirit. We get into the loss and how things are shaping up for the team as they continue to push for the playoffs. Following our game discussion, we get into some moves around the NWSL, other results from the weekend, as well as a quick look at the Reign’s next match.

SPONSORS

Sounder at Heart [https://www.sounderatheart.com/thecoolerguild/] - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month.

The Doctor's Office [https://www.tdosea.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] - Located in Capitol Hill, The Doctor's Office is an intimate global spirits tasting room with classic cocktails and an emphasis on personalized service. TDO Seattle is proud to be The Cooler Guild's first sponsor.

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Follow us on social media:
TCG IG [https://www.instagram.com/coolerguildpod/]
YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCoolerGuild]
Bluesky:
TCG [https://bsky.app/profile/thecoolerguild.bsky.social]
Coop [https://bsky.app/profile/thetallestcoop.bsky.social]
Van [https://bsky.app/profile/vancrisp.bsky.social]

Show produced by Coop
Theme song by Alex Juarez
Show artwork by Coop
The Cooler Guild Est. 2024

Unspirited away, again - Ep. 46

Seattle move to 5th place in the NWSL standings. The Reign earned a point at home after the defense was able to keep San Diego off the score sheet. We talk about the return of the locked-in back line and our other takeaways from the match. We also do Reign trivia, cover other results around the NWSL, and congratulate the Sounders on their League’s Cup Championship.

SPONSORS

Sounder at Heart [https://www.sounderatheart.com/thecoolerguild/] - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month.

The Doctor's Office [https://www.tdosea.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] - Located in Capitol Hill, The Doctor's Office is an intimate global spirits tasting room with classic cocktails and an emphasis on personalized service. TDO Seattle is proud to be The Cooler Guild's first sponsor.

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Follow us on social media:
TCG IG [https://www.instagram.com/coolerguildpod/]
YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCoolerGuild]
Bluesky:
TCG [https://bsky.app/profile/thecoolerguild.bsky.social]
Coop [https://bsky.app/profile/thetallestcoop.bsky.social]
Van [https://bsky.app/profile/vancrisp.bsky.social]

Show produced by Coop
Theme song by Alex Juarez
Show artwork by Coop
The Cooler Guild Est. 2024

We love a locked-in defense - Ep. 45

Sofia Huerta *finally* leads the league in assists. Despite a defensive lapse that led to the Dash finding the back of the net, the Reign found a response via a Jordyn Huitema goal and took home a point from Houston. We get into the Reign’s recent road trip, a couple of other Reign segments, check in with results from the NWSL, and preview Seattle’s next match.

SPONSORS

Sounder at Heart [https://www.sounderatheart.com/thecoolerguild/] - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe to Sounder at Heart and get 1 FREE month.

The Doctor's Office [https://www.tdosea.com/?ref=sounderatheart.com] - Located in Capitol Hill, The Doctor's Office is an intimate global spirits tasting room with classic cocktails and an emphasis on personalized service. TDO Seattle is proud to be The Cooler Guild's first sponsor.

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Follow us on social media:
TCG IG [https://www.instagram.com/coolerguildpod/]
YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCoolerGuild]
Bluesky:
TCG [https://bsky.app/profile/thecoolerguild.bsky.social]
Coop [https://bsky.app/profile/thetallestcoop.bsky.social]
Van [https://bsky.app/profile/vancrisp.bsky.social]

Show produced by Coop
Theme song by Alex Juarez
Show artwork by Coop
The Cooler Guild Est. 2024

Assist record earns point in Houston - Ep. 44

Coop and Van host The Cooler Guild, a Seattle Reign podcast brought to you by Sounder at Heart.

Cover artwork by Coop
Theme song by Alex Juarez

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