Claudia Dickey Named to U.S. Women’s National Team for April Friendlies

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Reign FC goalkeeper has earned eight caps since her January 2025 call-up and June 2025 debut; USWNT returns to Seattle for the first time since 2017 to face Japan on April 14 at Lumen Field, with Reign FC offering a Club & Country ticket pack to celebrate the moment

RENTON, WASH.  Seattle Reign FC goalkeeper Claudia Dickey has been named to the U.S. Women’s National Team roster for the April FIFA window, with the United States set to face Japan in a three-match series. The USWNT will play matches in San Jose, Seattle and Denver, including a highly anticipated return to Lumen Field on April 14, marking the program’s first match in Seattle since 2017.

Dickey, 26, has earned eight caps for the USWNT, recording seven shutouts since making her senior team debut in June 2025. She most recently represented the U.S. at the 2026 SheBelieves Cup, helping the team capture the title after falling to Japan in the 2025 edition. Since earning her first call-up in January 2025, Dickey has established herself as a consistent presence in the USWNT goalkeeper pool.

The Charlotte, North Carolina native has continued her strong form to begin the 2026 NWSL season. Through four matches, she has recorded one shutout and 17 saves, ranking second in the league, while facing the fourth-most shots (56). Earlier this season, Dickey became Reign FC’s all-time leader in regular season clean sheets (14) and is currently tied with Hope Solo for the most regular season saves in club history (187).

The April 14 match at Lumen Field provides a rare opportunity for fans in Seattle to see the USWNT on home soil, while giving Dickey the chance to represent both club and country at Reign FC’s home stadium. It marks the USWNT’s first match in the city in nearly a decade and continues Seattle’s longstanding connection to the national team program.

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