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Jess Fishlock scored a Wales record 48 goals in 166 international appearances Jess Fishlock is awaiting a medical verdict for an injury that led to her being carried off on a stretcher for Seattle Reign. A spokesperson for the club said: "Initial X-rays on Jess' ankle were negative, and she is currently undergoing further evaluation and testing. "We will share additional updates as more information becomes available. " Pictures of the star former Wales midfielder, 39. showed her in pain and gesturing for help before leaving the field in Reign's 3-0 Sunday home NWSL defeat by Utah Royals. In the immediate aftermath of the game, Reign head coach Laura Harvey said: "I don't think it looked great. " Harvey said Fishlock's exit had a negative impact on her side's efforts. "When the injury happened, we were really on the front foot and we were really pushing. It sucked the life out of us a little bit. .. she is a big part of the group obviously for who she is and what she's done and the leadership role that she plays within our group. " Reign recently announced Fishlock would retire at the end of their current campaign, which will end in November. Fishlock stepped down from international football with Wales in October 2025 and has since worked in a technical role as part of Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson's backroom staff while continuing to play for Reign. Man Utd beat Brentford to close in on Champions League return Joshua signs deal to fight Fury - Hearn Greaves becomes first female PDC title winner A darkly comic story of passion, heartbreak and love Uncanny returns with cold cases and fresh perspectives An icon's extraordinary story from child prodigy to global star A medieval map of the mind through the Seven Deadly Sins Who will win the Champions League? Place your vote Man Utd survive Brentford fightback to earn crucial win. Video Man Utd survive Brentford fightback to earn crucial win Lighter than a bar of soap - the shoes worn to shatter marathon record Four ways to tackle football's frustrating 'tactical timeout' Who had 'sliding doors moment'? Deeney's team of the week Rangers blink but twists still to come in colossal title race How special Sawe broke iconic sub-two-hour barrier Could a Premier League club lose their European place once again? The winners & losers from the 2026 NFL Draft Running 100 marathons in 100 days - fuelled by an Indian hedge 'obsession' How to follow Miami Grand Prix on the BBC Hire, fire, final - Chelsea's player power may be ugly, but it wins Sawe runs sub-two-hour marathon in London Video Sawe runs sub-two-hour marathon in London Assefa breaks her own world record to win London Marathon. Video Assefa breaks her own world record to win London Marathon Arsenal 'on a mission' - is another special season on the horizon? Why Rashford must be patient over Barcelona future How Lineker and Neville became rival media moguls Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.