Seattle Reign announced on Friday, 6 November that defender Jordyn Bugg had been selected for the NWSL Best XI for October and November. The club’s announcement of the league honour says the 20-year-old started all four matches in the period, helping Seattle collect seven points and concede only twice, with clean sheets in the final two regular-season games.
Bugg also supplied the winning goal in the 1–0 victory over Orlando Pride on 1 November, reacting to a loose ball following a corner in the 68th minute. It was her second goal of the season and fifth in the league. This is her third monthly selection, following honours in March and June 2025, rather than her first appearance in the recognised group.
The club’s account of qualification confirms that the Orlando win secured Seattle the eighth and final playoff place and a ninth postseason appearance. The squad entered this year’s playoffs with 18 contracted players who had previously played in the postseason, after qualifying last year with 17 players who had no earlier experience of that stage.
Bugg’s personal milestones also included her 50th regular-season appearance against North Carolina on 2 October, making her the youngest defender to reach that total according to the club announcement. She signed an extension through 2030 at the start of October. The monthly honour consequently sits alongside two documented developments: sustained involvement for a young defender and a direct contribution to the points that secured Seattle’s progression,
Archival/illustrative cover photograph: Jordyn Bugg. Not from the current match or announcement. Photographer/creator: Bryan Berlin. Image source and metadata; CC BY-SA 4.0. Image date as recorded by the source: 2026-07-18 14:43:38. Licensed file used without raster edits.
