Seattle Reign FC Loans Defender Julia Lester to Sporting Jax

The Florida native returns to her home state for the remainder of 2025

Seattle Reign FC today announced that defender Julia Lester has been loaned to Sporting JAX of the Gainbridge Super League through the end of 2025.

“Julia will head home to Florida on loan for the rest of the 2025 season, giving her valuable match minutes at this stage of her development,” said Seattle Reign FC General Manager Lesle Gallimore. “While opportunities here have been limited, we know the quality she brings as a smart, fast defender. We’re proud of her and look forward to seeing her grow.”

Since acquiring Lester from Racing Louisville FC in a three-team trade ahead of the 2024 season, she has made four starts in seven appearances across all competitions for Reign FC. Since entering the league in 2022, Lester has tallied 38 appearances, earning 32 starts. The Florida native is contracted with Reign FC through the 2025 season.