(Re)Introducing: the Seattle Reign

Seattle's National Women's Soccer League team is back this Sunday for a new season, and things will look a lot different. The team has a new lineup -- minus star Megan Rapinoe -- along with a new look and an old name: The Seattle Reign.

Reign superfan and co-leader of the Royal Guard fan club Cyd McFarland tells guest host Kim Malcolm about the changes and what's getting them excited for the year ahead.

Editor's Note: In this episode we say the Reign's owners, Olympique Lyonnais, are selling the team to the Seattle Sounders. This is based on reporting from other outlets and at the time of publishing, the team has not confirmed details of its sale.

The Reign's season opener against the Washington Spirit kicks off at 3 p.m. on Sunday March 17 at Lumen Field.

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