Jess Fishlock isn’t just a legend on the field, she’s a pure force of nature, a *divine queen* whose influence on soccer in our Emerald City region and in Wales is absolutely immeasurable. Trying to put all of her greatness into words, whether on or off the pitch? Forget about it. The stories are countless, and her impact on our club’s culture is legendary.
The Legend of the Pitch and the Unbelievable Treatment Plan
Seriously, when the writer for SonarFeed sat down with Fishlock, what was supposed to be a 60-minute interview turned into a three-hour deep dive. You just couldn’t pull yourself away, even from eating! One wild story came from her time with Melbourne. In the first leg of a final, she seriously hurt her knee. Trainers and staff insisted she was out, no official treatment plan even existed. So what did Jess do? She played in leg two, helping her side win the title! Her personal “treatment plan” for that was just wild: whisky and walks on the beach. The sand for her body, the drink for her soul. That’s our dragon right there. And let’s be real, on the field she’s been a dominant 6 and a dominant 10, with titles and individual honors that are super rare even among the absolute best players. Her honors section is absolutely packed.
Beyond the Lines: A Champion of Love and Acceptance
But her power goes way beyond the game. Jess has a ton of tattoos, and one holds a deep meaning about her coming out journey. She spoke fiercely and proudly about helping others feel comfortable sharing who they are, and her words of love and acceptance still hit hard. Years later, working with the Reign during their first year at Cheney Stadium, I got to help celebrate Pride for two months with the players. Guess who was right there, working on videos, social projects, and blogs? Jess. Again, you were just under her spell, a spell of pure love and acceptance. Her message is consistent: love is love, be yourself always, be accepting, be open, be filled with joy. Soccer gave her the platform, but she chose to push that platform even higher, not by shouting, but by living her truth. We should all look at her in awe, because her stance is one of justice and righteousness. Her outward love is truly divine.
Small and fierce, Jess Fishlock will always be our dragon. Her Member of the Order of the British Empire honor, her art, her glow… those are all about her influence far beyond any game. She means everything.
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Originally reported by Sounder at Heart.
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