Defender Jordyn Bugg Nominated for Goal of the Week

Seattle Reign FC defender Jordyn Bugg has been nominated for NWSL Goal of the Week. Bugg earned her first-ever nomination thanks to her long-range strike in the 56th minute of Reign FC’s match against the North Carolina Courage on Saturday. The goal secured all three points in the Reign’s 2-1 road win.

The strike was nothing short of spectacular as the second-year defender's technical ability was on full display. From nearly 35-yards out, Bugg took one touch to settle a clearance from North Carolina’s backline before sending the ball into the upper right corner of the goal. The picture-perfect shot was the longest goal struck by a teenager in NWSL history.

Saturday marked the defender’s eighth NWSL appearance and her first-ever NWSL goal. She’s nominated for Goal of the Week alongside Angel City’s Kennedy Fuller, Bay FC’s Karlie Lema and Utah’s Claudia Zornoza.

Vote for Bugg now in the NWSL’s Goal of the Week poll on X and Instagram!