SEATTLE, Wash. — Midfielder Maddie Mercado is staying in the Emerald City. Seattle Reign FC announced Monday that it has re-signed the 23-year-old to a one-year contract through the 2025 NWSL season.
It will be her second year with the team.
Mercado was selected by the Reign as the 27th overall pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft.
“We’re delighted to announce the return of Maddie Mercado,” said Seattle Reign FC General Manager Lesle Gallimore in a news release. “Last season, our fans caught a glimpse of her incredible potential, and we’re confident that her sophomore season will be even more remarkable.”
Mercado closed out her rookie season with five appearances, scoring one goal in the club’s final match of the regular season against the Orlando Pride on November 3.
The midfielder added two starts in three appearances during the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup, where she recorded her first professional goal and assist against Club Tijuana.
“I’m grateful to sign with the club for another season,” said Mercado in the release. “I learned so much in my first year as a professional and can’t wait to continue developing around the team and within this culture.”
Before she was drafted by the Reign, Mercado totaled 26 goals and 12 assists in 94 appearances at the University of Notre Dame. In her final three seasons, she played in every game for the Fighting Irish, earning Second Team All-ACC honors (2023) and Third Team All-ACC honors (2022).
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