Defender Jordyn Bugg is staying in Seattle through the end of the decade, the Reign announced today. The third-year player, who has made 49 regular-season appearances, has signed a four-year contract extension which will keep her with the club through the 2030 NWSL season.
“Seattle gave me an opportunity to become a professional at such a young age, and I’m really grateful for the trust this club has put in me from the beginning,” said Bugg in a team release. “I’ve already grown so much here as a player and as a person, but I also feel like I’m just getting started. I want to continue pushing myself and competing at the highest level, and I believe Seattle is a place where I can continue to do that. The support from our fans and the community has been incredible, and I’m really excited for what’s ahead with this club.”
Bugg first signed with Seattle in the summer of 2024 via the league’s U18 entry mechanism and almost immediately established herself as a starter on the backline. She made 8 appearances in her rookie year, punctuated by an appearance at the 2024 U20 Women’s World Cup where she played in every game and helped the U.S. earn a third-place finish.
She immediately picked up where she left off in her sophomore campaign, starting 24 games in the 2025 regular season and contributing three goals, including two late game-tying goals and a long-distance game-winning bomb at North Carolina, which was nominated for FIFA’s 2025 Marta Award. She was recognized with Second XI honors at the end of the season, earned her first senior USWNT caps, and became the league’s youngest ever finalist for NWSL Defender of the Year.
Jordyn Bugg's first NWSL goal and early candidate for goal of the year 😮💨
— NWSL (@nwslsoccer.com) 5:34 PM · Mar 22, 2025
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After missing the start of the current season while recovering from an injury, Bugg has once again been a mainstay at centerback, scoring another goal and ranking among the top centerbacks in the league in nearly all defensive stats, all at age 20 and with plenty of time to further develop her abilities.
“Jordyn’s understanding of the game, composure and ability to defend at a high level are exceptional, especially at this stage of her career,” said Head Coach Laura Harvey in the release. “She’s already accomplished so much, but what’s most exciting is knowing there’s still another level she can reach. We’re really excited to continue pushing her and supporting her development here in Seattle.”
While Bugg still had one year remaining on her original contract, securing her to a long-term extension was a high priority for the club. Bugg and goalkeeper Evan O’Steen are now the longest-contracted players on the team, while Mia Fishel is signed through 2029.
