In the future the Leagues Cup victory and FIFA Marta Award-nominated goals will be what our readership remembers the most. Jordyn Bugg's stellar goal is recognized as the most memorable moment for Seattle Reign with 45.7% of the vote.
For the Sounders, it is Paul Rothrock icing Inter Messi in the Leagues Cup victory in front of nearly 70,000 fans that was burned into your memories. Paulie beats out Pedro's worldie, likely powered by the scent of a Cup.
They join legends like Megan Rapinoe, Nicolás Lodeiro, Stefan Frei, Jess Fishlock and others creating myths and tales that will last the ages.
Seattle Sounders Offensive Player of the Year – Albert Rusnák
Rusnák earned his second consecutive recognition for this award, while being the leading goal scorer neither time. He joins Nicolás Lodeiro and Mauro Rosales as assist men with this honor from Sounder at Heart. Albert is the fifth Sounder to earn Offensive Player of the Year at least twice.
Seattle Reign Offensive Player of the Year – Jess Fishlock
Small but mighty, the tiny dragon from Wales earned this honor with 6 goals and 2 assists in all competitions. Fishlock previously earned the RoValks MVP, a dormant award, and is the second Ride of the Valkyries Offensive Player of the Year in a row to only score 6 goals. She joins Kim Little as a Reign midfielder to take the honor.
Seattle Sounders Defensive Player of the Year – Cristian Roldan
An award designed to recognize that it's not just centerbacks who prevent scoring is won by the 2023 Offensive Player of SaH. With Roldan's win that means five previous DPotY are on the 2026 team, including three-time winner, and just missing the nominating criteria in 2025, Yeimar.
Seattle Reign Defensive Player of the Year – Claudia Dickey
Dickey earned her way into USWNT calls with strong performances in the pipes. Reign readership gave her 34% or the vote, beating out Bugg. Despite the strong history of Reign keepers, Claudia is only the second goalkeeper to earn this award (Phallon Tullis-Joyce). The legendary Lu Barnes took the honors five times.
Seattle Sounders Young Player of the Year – Obed Vargas
How good has young Obed Vargas been on a team that continually calls up and challenges youth? This is his third time in four years earning this recognition from the SaH faithful. Three former Young Players are on the 2026 roster, for now.
Seattle Reign Young Player of the Year – Jordyn Bugg
A bigger sign for her future than the incredible goal is the honor as Young Player of the Year. Bugg has earned the honor in back-to-back seasons, joining Jordyn Huitema as the only other Reign player to win the award in its four editions.
Seattle Sounders Breakout Player of the Year – Andrew Thomas
In one of the tightest contests in SaH awards history, Thomas edged past Danny Musovski 33.2% to 30.9%. Andrew's Leagues Cup performance and bold moments claimed the honor over Moose's strong attack of 2025.
Seattle Reign Breakout Player of the Year – Claudia Dickey
Dickey earned national team recognition, locked in her full time spot as the starter and launched the Claw Squad. Will Caudia keep the breakout streak running towards a World Cup or Olympics nod?
Now it's time to bring on 2026 with new memories, new goals, a new set of players coming out of nowhere to become great.
