July 19, 2024 – National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL)
Seattle Reign FC News Release
SEATTLE, WA. – Seattle Reign FC today announced that it has signed defender Jordyn Bugg and midfielder Ainsley McCammon, who both signed under the NWSL’s Under-18 Entry Mechanism. Bugg is signed through 2026, with a one-year option that will be triggered in her first appearance with the club, and McCammon is signed through 2028. Both players have trained with the Reign this season as trialists and will be available for selection in the NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup.
Bugg, who turns 18 years old in August, has been an integral contributor to the U.S. Women’s Youth National Team program at various levels, most recently at the final training camp for the U-20s, alongside Reign FC teammate Emeri Adames, ahead of the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia.
“Jordyn is a bright young talent whose ability at central defense is already at a very mature level where we feel she’ll be able to develop rapidly in our environment,” said general manager Lesle Gallimore. “She is athletic, technically clean and has a good football IQ. Most importantly, Jordyn is humble and carries a quiet confidence about her that tells me she has a growth mindset, a strong work ethic and a level of respect for our veterans that lends itself to success as a professional. I can’t wait to watch her grow into the leader we know she can be and to support our constant quest to bring trophies to our club and fans.”
Prior to representing at the U-20 level, Bugg was named to the U.S. U-19 WYNT for the 2023 Pan American Games, where she helped the team earn Bronze and was the only player to start all five matches. In 2022, she also competed in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India.
As a defender out of El Cajon, California, Bugg previously played for San Diego Surf Soccer Club on the Surf 2006 ECNL team, which just won the 2024 championship. Bugg joins the Reign as a two-time ECNL Southwest All-Conference First Team honoree.
“I’m excited to begin my professional career with a first-class organization,” said Bugg. “I want to thank the Reign staff for giving me this opportunity and my family for their love and unwavering support throughout this journey. I look forward to taking the pitch at Lumen Field and competing with my new teammates.”
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