Reign goalie Claudia Dickey out against Red Stars as team looks to snap 3-game losing skid


by The Seattle Times

The Seattle Times— The Reign are back at Lumen Field Sunday for the first time since their season opener, but will be without goalie Claudia Dickey as they look to snap a skid.

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