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Jess Fishlock to Retire After 2026 NWSL Season, Targets Play-off Run

Jess Fishlock to Retire After 2026 NWSL Season, Targets Play-off Run
World Sports · 15:23:36 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

Welsh midfielder Jess Fishlock has announced she will retire at the end of the 2026 National Women's Soccer League season, setting the stage for a final push in the upcoming play-offs.

The 35-year-old, who has been a cornerstone of her club's midfield, aims to extend her career by helping her team advance through the postseason before hanging up her boots.

Fishlock's decision marks the end of a distinguished career in the NWSL, where she has earned multiple accolades and represented Wales on the international stage.

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