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After three years in Tacoma, Seattle's team in the National Women's Soccer League, OL Reign, will once again be in Seattle, starting in 2022. We learn more about what's behind the big news in this week's conversation between KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel and Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick.

Seattle Seahawks defensive back Jamal Adams during Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Was the Seahawks' trade for Jamal Adams worth it?

The Seattle Seahawks play the Texans in Houston on Sunday morning. The Hawks followed a dramatic win this week over the San Francisco 49ers with a dismaying loss: a shoulder injury that ended the season of safety Jamal Adams.

Seattle Mariners pitcher Robbie Ray poses for a photo in the dugout at T-Mobile Park, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, following a news conference in Seattle. The AL Cy Young Award winner — who previously pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays — signed a five-year contract with the Mariners.

Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray's signing a 'big step forward' for Seattle Mariners, just before MLB owners lock out players

After a surprisingly good season, the Seattle Mariners have made two important acquisitions that have created a buzz about 2022.

Washington head coach Jimmy Lake yells toward the field in the first half of an NCAA college football game against California, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Seattle. On Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, Washington fired Lake less than two years after he was chosen to succeed Chris Petersen.

Battle of the interim coaches at Apple Cup after firings of UW's Jimmy Lake and WSU's Nick Rolovich

The Washington Huskies are seeking their eighth consecutive win over the Washington State Cougars in the 113th Apple Cup. The annual football rivalry game was canceled last year due to the pandemic but resumes Friday night at Husky Stadium.

Seattle Sounders' Will Bruin, Stefan Frei, Reed Baker-Whiting and Abdoulaye Cissoko, from left, celebrate after the team's MLS soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Seattle.

Playoffs, awards make it an exciting time to be a soccer fan in Puget Sound region

Both of the professional soccer teams in the region made it to the playoffs this season. The OL Reign was ousted in the semifinals on Sunday, Nov. 14. And the Seattle Sounders are preparing for their first playoff game of 2021 on Tuesday night at home against Real Salt Lake.

Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Houston.

Seahawks defensive captain Bobby Wagner among big question marks in team's offseason

Following a disappointing 2021 season, the Seattle Seahawks will have an offseason full of change.

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