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The Cooler Guild
by Coop and Van
Coop and Van host The Cooler Guild, a Seattle Reign podcast brought to you by Sounder at Heart.Cover artwork by CoopMusic by Eddie Buchanan- The Cooler Guild 2024 -
Episodes
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Ding-dong, the scoring streak is dead - Ep. 81
Thank you, Etsy witch, 17 matches was a good run. The Reign suffered a devastating loss to the Courage at Lumen this past weekend, further complicating their fight for playoff qualification. We discuss the lack of quality the team showed in the game, how Sam Meza continues to be a light in dark...
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Two many goals - Ep. 80
The Tiny Dragon does it again. Jess Fishlock led the Reign to another home victory this past Friday, with the 2-0 win over Boston extending the Reign’s home unbeaten streak to seven matches. We talk about the win, Jess Fishlock’s record-breaking night, and how the team was able to secure the...
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Losses and learning - Ep. 79
It was a two game week to forget for the Reign after losing to Angel City and Denver. In this special edition of The Cooler Guild we welcome Grant Engle from Into the Channel onto the pod to guest co-host with Van while Coop is away on vacation. We chat about the ups and (mostly) downs of the...
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Another shut out, another win - Ep. 78
We are really enjoying the goals. With last weekend’s 2-0 win over Bay FC the Reign have scored in 14 consecutive matches. We give praise to the Etsy witch, discuss what worked against Bay, and our reluctant optimism for the upcoming playoff push. We also cover the other week 21 NWSL results and...
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The Maddies craft another win - Ep. 77
Maybe its magic, maybe its having enough Maddies. The Reign completed the season sweep of the San Diego Wave with a 1-0 victory at home this past weekend. We talk about the early red card drama, the Maddie connection, and how the team rallied to get a win despite their continued struggle to…
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Dub versus Houston - Ep. 76
Finishing could use some work but 3 valuable points were picked up. The Reign defeated Houston 1-0 last weekend, continuing a four-game home unbeaten streak. We discuss the team's statistical dominance in the match and our frustrations with the lack of offensive production, and give the defense…
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Loss in Louisville, draw in KC - Ep. 75
Not a great road trip but we'll take the point. The Reign managed to come away with a point after two matches in 4 days on the road. We discuss both the loss to Racing and the draw at KC, how much the team misses Sam Meza, and the team's surprising star Maddie Mercado. We also cover results from...
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Persistence, grit, and Mercado magic - Ep. 74
Seattle are now just above the playoff line. It wasn't necessarily comfortable but the Reign were able to take all 3 points against the Chicago Stars from Friday night. We get into the gritty win, the Reign's loaded upcoming schedule, and more. SPONSORS Sounder at Heart...
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Goals continue, point earned - Ep. 73
The Reign fought to a 2-2 tie against Angel City at home. In a change of pace, Reign were able to score two second half goals before giving up the lead. We discuss the match, the importance of earning points even when the team is not at their best, and the feelings of hope that are starting to...
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Bay Schooled by Fishes
It was nervy at the end but Reign finally took down Bay FC. The team must’ve listened to our last episode as both Mia Fishel and Maddie Dahlien got on the scoreboard and the team finally notched a third goal. We discuss all the happenings of the match and what progress we are seeing as the second...
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A bounce back and record setting win - Ep. 71
Laura Harvey sets another record. The Reign were able to put last week’s late collapse behind them, securing a 2-0 win over the San Diego Wave and making Laura Harvey the first NWSL coach to reach 100 wins with one club. We get into the result, what worked, what didn’t work, as well as reflect on...
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Super sub ambush - Ep. 70
Esther and co. are no joke. Last Saturday the Reign gave up a late lead and lost to Gotham 3-2 in New York. We talk about how well the Reign played in the first half and how Gotham was able to substitute their way to victory. We also note the Reign’s new pub partnerships around the region, go…
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Reign redemption - Ep. 69
Everyone understood the assignment. The Reign faced Cascadia rivals Portland at home on Sunday with a chance to redeem themselves in front of the 14k+ crowd, and they delivered with an emphatic 2-0 win. We talk about the impenetrable defense, the Reign’s first goals at Lumen this season, and how...
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Another discouraging result - Ep. 68
After a month off for the men's World Cup, the Seattle Reign returned to NWSL action with a disappointing loss on the road to the North Carolina Courage. We get into the Reign result and what went wrong. We also get caught up on other NWSL results and news, including making our hopes and dreams...
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Unspirited Away Part 3 - Ep. 67
Reign sit below the playoff line heading into a month-long league break. The Reign suffered another wildly expected loss to the Washington Spirit last weekend. We dissect what all went wrong in a match that was hard on the eyes in more ways than one. With the Men's World Cup break upon us, we…
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Rhode win - Ep. 66
The back of the net was finally found. The Reign turned their luck around after Van hired a witch – coincidence? Seattle faced Boston Legacy on Friday evening in the small state of Rhode Island, earning a much needed 3 points. We get into the win, including the team finally getting on the...
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Missing: Reign Goals. - Ep. 65
One day Seattle will score again, Friday was not that day. The Reign fell to Gotham 2-0 Friday night at Lumen Field. With the team’s goalless drought now reaching 5 matches, we discuss our frustrations with the lack of offseason signings that led to this problem as well as the other issues the…
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Goal-scoring drought continues - Ep. 64
A lack of quality chances is becoming a theme. The Reign dropped another 3 points at home with Sunday’s loss to the Washington Spirit. Now four straight matches without scoring a goal, we try to answer the pressing question: are the Reign in big trouble? And as always, we also cover the weekend’s...
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Point in Houston - Ep. 63
The defense secured a much needed clean sheet. In this week’s episode of The Cooler Guild, we discuss the Reign's scoreless draw versus the Dash, including Claudia Dickey's standout performance on a slick surface and the scoring drought that seems to be plaguing the team. We also go over the...
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A Royal Disappointment - Ep. 62
In their first game of the NWSL season at Lumen field, the Reign’s lackluster performance resulted in a 3-0 loss to the Utah Royals. After scraping the barrel for positives to pull out of the match we discuss what went wrong and how the team can possibly recover. We also cover the rest of the...
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USWNT vs. Japan (x3) bonus - Ep. 61
The 2027 World Cup is just around the corner, and the pressure is turning up. The USWNT returned to Lumen Field for the first time since 2017 as part of a set of friendlies versus Japan. In this bonus episode we get into the three matches and the overall look of the national team, including the...
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Undefeated in Spokane - Ep. 60
7 out of 9 possible points ain't bad. The Reign concluded their three match home-stand in Spokane with a draw to expansion side Denver Summit. We discuss the strong performances from both goalkeepers and the lack of clinical finishing that ultimately left the game scoreless. We also cover results...
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So far, so good in Spokane - Ep. 59
Reign's "home" away from home is going well. The Reign wrapped up their two-match week notching five goals and collecting all 6 points. We discuss the emphatic wins over both KC and Louisville, look ahead to their final home match in Spokane, and briefly cover other news from around the NWSL....
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Problems in Portland, again. - Ep. 58
*massive sigh* All was not well leading up to this match and all did not end well either. In this episode we discuss the Reign's loss in Portland and all the factors that played a part, as we hopefully forget about what transpired as quickly as possible. SPONSORS Sounder at Heart - Our network…
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Reign, lightning, and a win in Orlando - Ep. 57
First game of the season, first win of the season. The Reign earned a hard fought 3 points from the 2026 opening weekend. We get into the win against the Pride, including the travel ordeals that plagued the team getting to and from Orlando. Later we answer a listener question, quickly recap other...
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2026 preseason premonitions - Ep. 56
Growth is gonna be key this season, let's get into it. The Cooler Guild is back! In this week’s episode we cover the Reign’s offseason roster moves, what we’re hopeful for this season, as well as the frustration that the team will be playing the opening three “home” matches in Spokane. We also...
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2025 Season Wrap - Ep. 55
Who won the 2025 Cooler Player of the Season this year? An NWSL Champion has been crowned, meaning it’s time to wrap up the 2025 season. In this jam-packed show we get into a variety of community questions, announce our 2025 Cooler Player of the Season, and give overall thoughts on the Reign’s...
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Crushed in the quarterfinal - Ep. 54
The kids will be alright. The Reign’s 2-0 loss to Orlando in the NWSL quarterfinal ends their postseason run. We talk about the match and pull some positives out of something that was actually a total bummer. We also discuss the other playoff results and make some semifinal predictions. SPONSORS...
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Saved by the Bugg - Ep. 53
Cool. Calm. Collecting goals. Sunday’s draw in Orlando secured the Reign 5th place in the NWSL table heading into playoffs. We reflect on the match and look ahead to Friday’s quarterfinal rematch against the Pride. We also discuss last week’s results, news, and controversies from around the…
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Captain Lu's farewell win - Ep. 52
A dub, a legacy, and a bright future on the horizon. The Reign secured a playoff spot after beating Utah 2-1 at home. We discuss the match, rave about the team’s youth talent, and reflect on the legacy of retiring captain Lu Barnes. We also go over results from the weekend's matches around the...
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Tiny Dragon strikes again - Ep. 51
Every point is valuable in this final stretch. Every point is valuable in this final stretch. The Reign remain above the playoff line but have yet to officially punch their ticket into the postseason. In this week’s episode we discuss the Reign’s draw against Bay FC, Lu Barnes reaching 250 NWSL...
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Grab the point and run - Ep. 50
A draw can sometimes feel like a win. Amidst a very tight playoff race, the Reign made a trip to the east coast to face Gotham FC. Harveyball proved effective against one of the league’s most stacked teams, earning them a much appreciated point on the road. We get into the defensive effort, the...
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Dah clutch comeback - Ep. 49
A gritty performance at a much needed time. Maddie Dahlien’s 80th minute goal secured the comeback win against the NC Courage Sunday night at Lumen Field. We discuss the dichotomy of the halves and the player’s performances that changed the game. We also go over the other results from around the...
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Loss in KC, playoff push still on - Ep. 48
The Reign sit in 6th place with five matches remaining on the schedule. As the end of the regular season nears, the NWSL playoff picture is far from clear. In this week's episode we get into Seattle's 2-0 loss to the Kansas City Current, and how despite the loss, we saw a lot of good things on…
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Jess Fishlock is inevitable - Ep. 47
The Tiny Dragon does it again. It took 72 hours but the Reign ultimately came out victorious at home winning 1-0 against Racing Louisville. We get into the match, its oddities, and what went right. Additionally we cover our usual segments, discuss the other results from around the league, and...
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Unspirited away, again - Ep. 46
Trinity Rodman is really good at soccer. It wasn’t a great day for the Seattle Reign at Audi Field as they lost 2-0 to the Washington Spirit. We get into the loss and how things are shaping up for the team as they continue to push for the playoffs. Following our game discussion, we get into some...
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We love a locked-in defense - Ep. 45
Seattle move to 5th place in the NWSL standings. The Reign earned a point at home after the defense was able to keep San Diego off the score sheet. We talk about the return of the locked-in back line and our other takeaways from the match. We also do Reign trivia, cover other results around the...
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Assist record earns point in Houston - Ep. 44
Sofia Huerta *finally* leads the league in assists. Despite a defensive lapse that led to the Dash finding the back of the net, the Reign found a response via a Jordyn Huitema goal and took home a point from Houston. We get into the Reign’s recent road trip, a couple of other Reign segments…
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Deep dished at Lumen - Ep. 43
It was all good until it wasn't. After being up 3-0 against Chicago the Reign decided to pull a Kingdome and implode by conceding 3 goals in the second half, resulting in a disappointing draw at home. With defensive struggles on full display we discuss this disappointing draw but also talk about...
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Problems in Portland - Ep. 42
Let's not do that again. It was rivalry week in the NWSL, as the Reign traveled to Portland to face the Thorns. In this week’s episode we get into the heatwave that contributed to Reign’s abysmal performance, what went wrong, and try to put the 4-2 loss behind us. We do our usual wrap up of other...
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Tiny dragon, big result - Ep. 41
A fiery start to the second half of the season. The NWSL is back! After 74 long days without a league game at Lumen Field the Reign made a triumphant return with a 2-0 victory over Angel City FC. In this week’s episode we talk about this much needed win and all the Pride night extravaganza...
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Summer break, Reign went Fishin' - Ep. 40
A splashy summer signing is always welcome. National team caps, Fishlock scores at the Euros, and Reign make a major signing. After a month off from league play, we get folks up to date on a variety of Reign related news in this special summertime bonus episode, including Mia Fishel joining the...
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Four-scored and a win in Utah - Ep. 39
Reign's offense had themselves a day. The Reign head into the CBA break on a high after their 4-1 win at Utah. We break down the match, the impressive team performance, and reflect on where the team is at as we reach the halfway point in this NWSL season. We also cover the results from across the...
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A rollercoaster point in Chicago - Ep. 38
Two goals scored just in time to earn a draw. In this week’s episode we chat about last weekend's match against the Chicago Stars at Soldier Field and how the team was able to mount an exciting comeback to tie the game late. We also cover the results from around the NWSL and preview the Reign's...
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Two goals with a side of brilliant defending - Ep. 37
Sally Menti and Emeri Adames were ready to shine. A heavily rotated lineup got the job done in San Diego. We get into the goals, the massive save from Claudia Dickey, and more from the gritty win against one of the league’s top teams. Later we cover other results from around the NWSL, briefly...
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Lackluster at Lumen - Ep. 36
The growing pains continue. In this week’s episode we discuss the Reign’s loss to the Washington Spirit, what went wrong, and the few things the team did right. We also cover the other results from around the league, preview the Reign’s next match, and chat about Arsenal’s incredible win in the...
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Ope, another win - Ep. 35
It wasn’t the prettiest of matches but a win is a win. This week we discuss the Reign’s trip to Louisville, giving high praises to both Sam Meza and Maddie Dahlien, who connected on the match’s lone goal to secure all three points. We also answer some community questions and go over other woso...
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Unbeaten streak dashed - Ep. 34
On this week’s late (apologies) episode we discuss the Reign’s uninspired performance in their loss at home on Sunday to the Houston Dash and how we hope the team moves forward. We also cover the other games from week 8 of NWSL play and preview the Reign’s upcoming match as they travel to...
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The first Biyengoalo - Ep. 33
The defense was locked in as Reign secured the win over KC Current from Friday night. From the top-notch defensive strategy to Lynn Biyendolo bagging her first goal for Seattle, we get into all the excitement from Reign’s performance versus the current league leaders. Finishing up the episode, we...
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Battle in the Bay brings home a point - Ep. 32
Matchweek 6 is in the books. Reign brought home a point from San Jose after a somewhat disappointing result versus Bay FC. We get into the big missed opportunity, Sam Meza becoming a breakout player, and the rest of the team’s performance on the road. Later on we cover some results from around…
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Coop and Van host The Cooler Guild, a Seattle Reign podcast brought to you by Sounder at Heart.Cover artwork by CoopMusic by Eddie Buchanan- The Cooler Guild 2024 -
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