Seattle Reign announced on Tuesday that defender Madison Curry signed a contract extension through the 2028 NWSL season. The 25-year-old joined Seattle as a free agent ahead of the 2025 season, originally signing a contract through 2027.
The third-year professional has been a key part of the Reign’s backline, which is one of the league's toughest defenses to break through. In her first year with Seattle, Curry finished sixth in the NWSL in tackles, seventh in dribblers tackled, and eighth in interceptions. This season, Curry has remained a lockdown defender. She has 14 starts, 25 appearances, and 1,445 minutes, and is second on the team in tackles this season.
“Madison has shown tremendous growth since joining our club, and she's earned this opportunity through her consistency, professionalism and commitment to improving every day,” said Reign General Manager Lesle Gallimore in a team release. “She's a player who brings a competitive edge to our backline and has continued to develop her game within our environment. Securing her future in Seattle is an important part of building a strong, sustainable roster, and we're excited about the role she'll play in the years ahead.”
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As Curry told Ride of the Valkyries earlier this year, she's always trusted her gut—and that instinct brought her to Seattle last season as a free agent. After talking to head coach Laura Harvey and the Reign staff, she knew instantly, before even visiting the city, that she had to be in Seattle. The team's support and her belief in the club's vision convinced her to continue her journey in Seattle.
“I'm incredibly grateful to continue my career in Seattle and be part of a club that has believed in me and pushed me to grow as a player,” said Curry. “I've learned so much from my teammates and the coaching staff, and I feel like I've continued to take important steps in my development since arriving here. There's a strong belief in what we're building, and I'm excited to keep contributing, competing and doing everything I can to help this team succeed.”
Curry began her professional career with hometown club Angel City FC, which selected her with the 51st overall pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft. She led Angel City in duels won, tackles won, and interceptions and earned a spot on the NWSL Best XI of the Month in July. Before her professional career, Curry played three seasons at Princeton University, where she studied neuroscience and earned First Team All-Ivy League honors each year.
Curry continued to make the same defensive impact in her two seasons in Seattle, offering versatility on the backline: she can play fullback on the left or right side and was even used as a centerback at Angel City. Curry has shared fullback duties with Ryanne Brown this season, who returned from an ACL tear over the summer. Since late July, Curry has been used more often as an impact sub off the bench rather than a consistent starter, a role she's excelled at. Off the bench, she brings energy, breaks up play with some of the best 1v1 defending in the league, and shuts down attacks. A contract extension into the 2028 season signals that the club sees Curry as a key player, especially as they think about when Sofia Huerta might hang up her boots as a player.
“Madison has really grown into her role here, and you can see how confident she's become across different areas of her game,” said Laura Harvey. “She's aggressive in how she defends, she's willing to do the work and she's assured in her decision-making on the ball. She's someone who wants to learn and get better, so we're excited to keep working with her and see how far she can take her game.”
