Seattle Reign announced on Monday that two players have been sent on loan to Dallas Trinity FC of the Gainbridge Super League for the remainder of the 2026 NWSL season. Goalkeeper Neeku Purcell and Sofia Cede\u00f1o will join former Reign assistant coach Lee Nguyen\u2019s side effective immediately.<\/p>\n
\u201cSofia and Neeku are exactly the type of players we want in our environment,\u201d said Nguyen, now head coach of Dallas Trinity, in a release. \u201cI had the opportunity to work alongside both of them at Seattle Reign FC, and I\u2019ve seen firsthand the quality and character they bring every day. This is a great opportunity for them to earn consistent minutes and continue their development, and I know they\u2019ll make an immediate impact for our group.\u201d<\/p>\n
Both players are signed by the Reign through the 2028 NWSL season and have represented the U.S. at the youth national team level. Purcell was recently called into the US U-23 squad, while Cede\u00f1o was called into the U-20s and is also eligible to represent Panama. Purcell has prior experience in the Gainbridge Super League, having signed her first pro contract with Brooklyn FC and playing in 17 matches before joining the Reign in June 2025. Cede\u00f1o, who was born in Panama and raised in the Dallas area, has one appearance for the Reign and played in 11 matches last year for Halifax Tides of the Northern Super League.<\/p>\n
“This is a great opportunity for both Sofia and Neeku to continue their development by earning consistent minutes in a competitive environment,” said Reign General Manager Lesle Gallimore in a Reign release. “They’re both talented young players with bright futures, and experiences like this are invaluable at this stage of their careers. We’re excited to watch them continue to grow with Dallas Trinity FC.”<\/p>\n