Missouri Reign
The History of
The Missouri Reign
The Missouri Reign, at the time just known as "TEAM", took the field for the first time together on Wednesday May 31st. The match was a friendly against a talented U-21 WPSL team that was preparing for their upcoming season.
Since that match, the team has taken significant steps creating an environment and a culture that is accepting, inviting, and open to the community and building not only their program, but growing the game of women's soccer in the area.
In October of 2023, the Reign women joined with AFC Columbia, under the Reign name. They formed a partnership with AFC Columbia to become a brother/sister club, and unite Mid-Missouri soccer at the semiprofessional level.
In the summer of 2024, the Missouri Reign competed in the WPSL for the first time. They went through the ups and downs of an inaugural season, laying a foundation for the years to come and capping it off with a season ending tie against the number six team in the country.
Our Timeline
First Ever Missouri Reign Scrimmage
May 31st 2023
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At the time just known as "Team", the Missouri Reign played in their first ever exhibition matching against a U-21 WPSL team. The Reign won the contest, 4-1.
Official Announcment
July 10th, 2023
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The Reign officially announce they would be pursuing a formal team, with intentions of playing in the WPSL the following May of 2024.
United with AFC Columbia
October 19th, 2023
The Missouri Reign announce official partnership with the Midwest Premier League team, AFC Columbia. In a joint statement, the teams announce support of one another, a partnership that stands strong to this day.
Official Logo
January 23rd, 2024
The Reign reveal the official logo they would play under for the inaugural season.
The logo was revealed on social media, showing all of the meaning and symbolism in the crest.
First WPSL Match
May 22nd, 2024
The Reign played their first ever game in program history, and first in the WPSL, in a narrow 2-1 defeat against Sunflower State FC.
First WPSL Win
June 1st, 2024
Missouri Reign defeat Side FC at home from Tulsa, Oklahoma in a close 1-0 victory for the first conference win in program history.
Missouri Reign End Inaugural Year
June 30th, 2024
The Missouri Reign ended the inaugural year with a 0-0 tie against the #6 team in the country, KC Courage.
First Ever Missouri Reign WPSL All Conference XI Player
August 20th, 2024
The Missouri Reign has its first post season award winner, Grace Winegar, who was nominated to the Heartland Conference Best XI for the 2024 Season.
Missouri Reign create Official Division II team
April 28th, 2025
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The Missouri Reign formally acquire a Division II WPSL schedule to compliment their Division I schedule.
Missouri Reign Host Inaugural Youth Camp
May 28th, 2025
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The Reign hosted thier first ever youth camp, with over 65 high school and youth kids registering for the 4 day camp, which concluded with the Reign and AFC Columbia Doubleheader Saturday Night.
First Game against A professional team
June 16th, 2025
The Missouri Reign played in a friendly exhibition against the KC Current Reserve team, fielding multiple players on professional contracts, including Alex Pfeiffer. The game took place in CPKC Stadium.
First game against an international Federation
June 24th, 2025
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The Reign competed in an international friendly against the Japanese U-18 national team. The exhibition match took place at the KC Current training facility.
Missouri Reign Host Special Olympics Night
June 25th, 2025
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The Missouri Reign hosted the Special Olympics of Missouri Summer Camp for a great night sharing the love of soccer during the 2025 summer season. The SOMO athletes came out to watch the Reign and AFC scrimmage, and at halftime they played 5v5 games o the field.
The Missouri Reign have Three for Best XI
July 3rd, 2025
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The Missouri Reign have three selected for the Gateway Division Best XI for 2025. Georgia Pardalos and Holland Hawkins get the first team nod, while Kourtney Tucker is listed as the only field player honorable mention.
