August 22, 2024 – National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL)
Seattle Reign FC News Release
SEATTLE, WA. – Seattle Reign FC announced a variety of celebrations for the Megan Rapinoe Jersey Retirement Match, presented by Google Pixel, on Sunday, August 25 at 7:00 p.m. PT. With gates opening at 5:30 p.m. PT, fans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the matchday festivities for this can’t-miss Seattle sports moment.
“I can’t wait to return to Lumen Field for this once-in-a-lifetime moment,” said Megan Rapinoe. “It has been an honor to wear 15 throughout my career and represent a city that means so much to me. Seattle, this is a celebration of all that we’ve accomplished together.”
The first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a reversible RISE-branded bucket hat. Prior to the match at the Muckleshoot Heritage Plaza, there will be live music, food trucks from locally-owned businesses and other activities for fans to participate in. At the Olympic Hall, TOGETHXR will host a Megan Rapinoe inspired photo station.
Fans will have the opportunity to purchase limited-edition merchandise from the RISE Collection at all retail locations around Lumen Field.
In preparation for the pre-match ceremony, fans should be in their seats by 6:28 p.m. PT to be a part of the celebration. The ceremony kicks off with The Highlight Pro Skydiving Team, an elite all-female skydiving team focused on highlighting women’s rights initiatives, flying into Lumen Field with a RISE flag and streamers.
The ceremony will feature a fan-involved visual spectacle, surprise guest speaker, an on-field appearance of Reign alumni and past Starbucks Legends. To countdown the celebration, a flag will be raised by several members of the historical 1985 U.S. Women’s National Team. In honor of Megan Rapinoe’s jersey retirement, there will be an unveiling of a permanent LED display.
Prior to kickoff, The Residency, which includes Rainbow Jackson, Brihana Jua, Sania Lewis and Tah-Jae Shante, will perform the National Anthem.
At halftime, the festivities continue with a performance from The Brittany Davis Band and a special check presentation featuring Rave Foundation, Brandi Carlile and the Looking Out Foundation.
In addition to all the activations taking place on matchday, fans can see the unique RISE purple reflected around the city ahead of the match in the following ways:
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