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Reign ease concerns over Wales legend Fishlock

BBC Sport · Apr 29, 2026, 6:16 AM

Key takeaways

  • Jess Fishlock scored 48 goals and won 166 caps for Wales before retiring last autumn
  • Seattle Reign have allayed fears that Wales legend Jess Fishlock's career could come to a premature end due to injury.
  • Midfielder Fishlock, 39, was carried off on a stretcher during last weekend's National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) defeat to Utah Royals, just days after announcing that she will retire at the end of this season.

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Jess Fishlock scored 48 goals and won 166 caps for Wales before retiring last autumn

Seattle Reign have allayed fears that Wales legend Jess Fishlock's career could come to a premature end due to injury.

Midfielder Fishlock, 39, was carried off on a stretcher during last weekend's National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) defeat to Utah Royals, just days after announcing that she will retire at the end of this season.

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