Jess Fishlock
{{Short description|Welsh footballer and coach (born 1987)}}
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{{Use British English|date=January 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2018}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Jess Fishlock
MBE
| image = NC Courage vs Seattle Reign (Apr 2024) 032.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Fishlock with the Seattle Reign in 2024
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1987|01|14}}{{FIFA player|265535}}
| birth_place = Cardiff, Wales
| height = {{height|m=1.58}}
| position = Midfielder
| currentclub = Seattle Reign FC
| clubnumber = 10
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Cardiff City
| youthyears2 =
| youthclubs2 = Newport Strikers
| years1 = 2002–2007 {{cite web|title=Jess Fishlock|url=http://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/jessica-fishlock/|publisher=World Football|access-date=26 April 2017|archive-date=27 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427101432/http://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/jessica-fishlock/|url-status=live}}
| clubs1 = Cardiff City
| caps1 =
| goals1 =
| years2 = 2007–2008
| clubs2 = Bristol Academy
| caps2 =
| goals2 =
| years3 = 2008–2010
| clubs3 = AZ
| caps3 = 31
| goals3 = 6
| years4 = 2011–2012
| clubs4 = Bristol Academy
| caps4 = 26
| goals4 = 7
| years5 = 2012–2013
| clubs5 = Melbourne Victory
| caps5 = 18
| goals5 = 5
| years6 = 2013–
| clubs6 = Seattle Reign FC
| caps6 = 217
| goals6 = 43
| years7 = 2013
| clubs7 = → Dundee United (loan)
| caps7 = 6
| goals7 = 2
| years8 = 2013–2014
| clubs8 = → Melbourne Victory (loan)
| caps8 = 17
| goals8 = 5
| clubs9 = → FFC Frankfurt (loan)
| years9 = 2014–2015
| caps9 = 17
| goals9 = 2
| years10 = 2015–2018
| clubs10 = → Melbourne City (loan)
| caps10 = 38
| goals10 = 17
| years11 = 2018–2019
| clubs11 = → Olympique Lyonnais (loan)
| caps11 = 12
| goals11 = 1
| years12 = 2020–2021
| clubs12 = → Reading (loan)
| caps12 = 19
| goals12 = 2
| nationalyears1 =
| nationalteam1 = Wales U19
| nationalcaps1 =
| nationalgoals1 =
| nationalyears2 = 2006–
| nationalteam2 = Wales
| nationalcaps2 = 161
| nationalgoals2 = 47
| manageryears1 = 2012
| managerclubs1 = Cardiff City Ladies (player-coach)
| manageryears2 = 2015–2016
| managerclubs2 = Melbourne City (player-assistant coach)
| manageryears3 = 2017
| managerclubs3 = Melbourne City (player-head coach)
| manageryears4 = 2017–2018
| managerclubs4 = Melbourne City (player-assistant coach)
| pcupdate = 27 April 2024{{Soccerway|jessica-fishlock/20966}}
}}
Jessica Anne Fishlock {{post-nominals|country=GBR|MBE}} (born 14 January 1987) is a Welsh professional footballer and coach who plays as a midfielder for Seattle Reign FC and the Wales national team.{{cite web|title=Five Reign FC players to watch this season|url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/reign/five-seattle-reign-players-to-watch-this-season/|publisher=The Seattle Times|access-date=26 April 2017|date=14 April 2017|archive-date=27 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427104302/http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/reign/five-seattle-reign-players-to-watch-this-season/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last1=Jackson-Gibson|first1=Adele|title=Reign FC midfielder Jess Fishlock is set to become first Welsh player to hit 100 caps|url=http://www.excellesports.com/news/wales-jess-fishlock-100-caps/|publisher=Excelle Sports|access-date=26 April 2017|date=21 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427100822/http://www.excellesports.com/news/wales-jess-fishlock-100-caps/|archive-date=27 April 2017|url-status=dead}} She is Wales’s all-time record goal scorer.{{Cite web |title=Wales 2-0 Kosovo: Jess Fishlock makes history as Wales beat Kosovo to seal top spot |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/c80ex5jydyet |access-date=2024-07-16 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB |archive-date=16 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240716193541/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/c80ex5jydyet |url-status=live }} She previously played for Bristol Academy in England's FA Women's Super League (FA WSL), AZ Alkmaar in the Dutch Eredivisie, Rangers Ladies in the Scottish Women's Premier League, Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City in Australia's W-League, as well as Bundesliga club FFC Frankfurt in Germany.
Fishlock was named Welsh Footballer of the Year in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2019. She became the first Welsh player to earn 100 caps for the national team in April 2017.{{cite web|title=Jess Fishlock: Wales star had to play 'without pressure of 100 caps'|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39509500|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=5 April 2017|date=5 April 2017|archive-date=6 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170406021614/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39509500|url-status=live}} She has won multiple championships and regular season titles with the teams she has played for including the two consecutive Eredivisie championships, four W-League Grand Final championships, Scottish Women's Premier League and Scottish Women's Cup titles, and two consecutive NWSL Shield wins. Although Fishlock returned to Seattle prior to the 2015 UEFA Women's Champions League Final after playing on loan for FFC Frankfurt, her contributions to the team's journey to the title subsequently earned her a UEFA Women's Champions League medal. In 2021, she received the NWSL Most Valuable Player award with the Reign.
In February 2017, Fishlock coached Melbourne City to its second consecutive W-League Grand Final title.{{cite web|title=W-League grand final: Melbourne City first club to win two titles in a row|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-12/melbourne-city-first-club-to-win-w-league-twice-in-a-row/8263602|publisher=ABC|access-date=5 April 2017|date=12 February 2017|archive-date=30 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330205345/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-12/melbourne-city-first-club-to-win-w-league-twice-in-a-row/8263602|url-status=live}} She previously coached Cardiff City Ladies F.C.
Early life
Fishlock was born in Cardiff, Wales to Kevyn and Sharon Fishlock. She has two brothers and three sisters.{{cite web|title=Jess Off to Seattle Reign |url=http://www.cardiffcityladiesfc.co.uk/#/jess-off-to-seattle-reign/4574448102 |publisher=Cardiff City Ladies FC |access-date=21 August 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130821185551/http://www.cardiffcityladiesfc.co.uk/jess-off-to-seattle-reign/4574448102 |archive-date=21 August 2013}} As a child, she began playing football with her sister{{cite web|title=Jess Fishlock Q&A: Wales Women's Superstar Passes on Advice to U15 Girls|url=http://welshfootballtrust.org.uk/news/WFT106724.ink|publisher=Welsh Football Trust|access-date=26 April 2017|archive-date=20 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820074141/http://welshfootballtrust.org.uk/news/WFT106724.ink|url-status=dead}} before joining Cardiff City Ladies F.C. at age 7. She later played for Newport Strikers.
Club career
=Cardiff City LFC, 2002–2005=
Fishlock started her career playing for Cardiff City Ladies F.C. and made her debut for the senior side at age 16.{{cite web|last1=Nakrani|first1=Sachin|title=Jessica Fishlock: 'Louis van Gaal was awe-inspiring but also a little crazy'|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/apr/04/jessica-fishlock-louis-van-gaal-was-awe-inspiring-but-also-a-little-crazy-wales-100-caps|work=The Guardian|access-date=26 April 2017|date=4 April 2017|archive-date=14 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814075755/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/apr/04/jessica-fishlock-louis-van-gaal-was-awe-inspiring-but-also-a-little-crazy-wales-100-caps|url-status=live}} Fishlock made her debut against Reading Royals on 29 September 2002 and scored 19 times in 23 appearances in her first season at the club.{{cite web|title=Jessica Fishlock -Striker|url=http://home2.btconnect.com/cardiffcitylfc/playerprofiles/j_fishlock.html|publisher=Cardiff City L.F.C.|access-date=15 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129011919/http://home2.btconnect.com/cardiffcitylfc/playerprofiles/j_fishlock.html|archive-date=29 November 2014}} Laura McAllister, who was captain of Cardiff City when Fishlock joined the squad said, "Jess joined the junior team but she was so good we fast-tracked her. Jess is just a fabulous player. She is technically superb with fabulous skills and among the 2 or 3% in Britain. She's ambitious and adventurous and to be a top, top sports-player you've got to be like that."{{cite news|title=Jess Fishlock: Wales captain's excitement at signing for Seattle Reign|work=BBC News|date=18 February 2013|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-21368397|access-date=21 August 2013|archive-date=21 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130221183151/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-21368397|url-status=live}} At age 16, she was a member of the senior side that won the 2004–05 SW Combination League Championship without losing a point. The team later beat Everton en route to the last eight of the FA Cup and won the Welsh Cup to move on to the UEFA Women's Cup.{{cite web|title=Jessica Fishlock discusses her love for the game with RMC|url=http://rickymastercoach.com/2013/05/01/jessica-fishlock-discusses-her-love-for-the-game-with-rmc/|publisher=Ricky Master Coach|access-date=21 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812213709/http://rickymastercoach.com/2013/05/01/jessica-fishlock-discusses-her-love-for-the-game-with-rmc/|archive-date=12 August 2014|url-status=dead}}
As of February 2013, Fishlock remained the club's record goalscorer.{{cite web|last1=Jenkins|first1=Elise|title=Jess Fishlock: Wales captain's excitement at signing for Seattle Reign|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-21368397|publisher=BBC|access-date=26 April 2017|date=18 February 2013}}
=AZ Alkmaar, 2008–2010=
File:Fishlock.jpg, May 2010]]
In 2008, the Dutch Champions AZ Alkmaar approached Jess to join them and become the first overseas player in the Eredivisie. Jess won back to back league titles during the 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 seasons, and was on track for a third straight title during the 2010/2011 season when she left to come back to the UK.{{cite web|title=Fishlock urges FA to go Dutch|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/dec/01/womensfootball|work=The Guardian|date=1 December 2008|access-date=7 August 2016}}{{cite web|title=No regrets about going Dutch – Jess|url=http://www.womenssoccerscene.co.uk/womens-football-news-2009-2010/090803-02.htm|publisher=Women's Soccer Scene|date=3 August 2009|access-date=7 August 2016|archive-date=8 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508230613/https://womenssoccerscene.co.uk/womens-football-news-2009-2010/090803-02.htm|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=Fishlock en Culvin verlaten AZ|url=https://www.az.nl/nieuws/fishlock-en-culvin-verlaten-az/1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161022181131/https://www.az.nl/nieuws/fishlock-en-culvin-verlaten-az/1|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 October 2016|publisher=AZ Official site|date=31 January 2011|access-date=7 August 2016}}
=Bristol Academy WFC, 2011–2012=
In 2011, Fishlock joined Bristol in England's FA Women's Super League (FA WSL). During the 2011 season, Bristol achieved a higher-than-expected final league position, and also reached the FA Cup Final where they were defeated by Arsenal 2–0.{{cite web|last1=Leighton|first1=Tony|title=Women's FA Cup final: Arsenal 2–0 Bristol Academy|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13463068|publisher=BBC|access-date=26 April 2017|date=21 May 2011}} Fishlock was awarded the 2011 Club Player of the Year, 2011 Fans Player of the Year, and was named to the league's All-Star Team. She was named Welsh Women's Footballer of the Year the same year.{{cite web|title=Gareth Bale retains FA of Wales player of the year award|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/15172903|publisher=BBC|access-date=26 April 2017|date=4 October 2011|archive-date=9 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809095901/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/15172903|url-status=live}}
During the 2012 season, Bristol achieved their highest final league position, reached the semi-final of the FA Cup and Continental Cup. Jess was awarded the 2012 Club Players Player of Year, 2012 Fans Player of the Year and 2012 FA WSL Players Player of Year, voted on by managers and players of the FA WSL.{{cite web|title=Reign FC's Jess Fishlock up for PFA Women's Player of the Year|date=19 April 2013|url=http://goalwa.wordpress.com/2013/04/19/reign-fcs-jess-fishlock-up-for-pfa-womens-player-of-the-year/|publisher=Goal WA|access-date=23 April 2013|archive-date=12 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812170032/http://goalwa.wordpress.com/2013/04/19/reign-fcs-jess-fishlock-up-for-pfa-womens-player-of-the-year/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Inspirational Fishlock leads by example|url=https://www.fifa.com/womens-football/news/y=2013/m=1/news=inspirational-fishlock-leads-example-1998770.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822052009/http://www.fifa.com/womens-football/news/y=2013/m=1/news=inspirational-fishlock-leads-example-1998770.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 August 2016|publisher=FIFA|access-date=23 April 2013}}
=Melbourne Victory, 2012–2014=
In November 2012, Fishlock joined W-League side Melbourne Victory for six weeks on a guest player contract helping the team reach their first ever grand final. During the 94th minute of a match against former champions, Canberra United, she scored the game-winning goal boosting Melbourne to the top of the league table.{{cite web|title=Fishlock wins it late for Victory|url=http://www.w-league.com.au/article/fishlock-wins-it-late-for-victory/8uobitew5ftc1uuqnyj7i19te|publisher=Football Australia|access-date=20 August 2013|archive-date=27 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427110122/http://www.w-league.com.au/article/fishlock-wins-it-late-for-victory/8uobitew5ftc1uuqnyj7i19te|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Melbourne snatch victory late |url=http://www.thewomensgame.com/index.php/w-league/match-reports/item/487-melbourne-snatch-victory-late |publisher=The Women's Game |access-date=20 August 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130121080902/http://www.thewomensgame.com/index.php/w-league/match-reports/item/487-melbourne-snatch-victory-late |archive-date=21 January 2013 }} During her six games with Melbourne, she became a favourite with the fans and was also nominated as one of four players for the league-wide Player of the Year Award.{{cite web|title=Star performer of the week: Jessica Fishlock |url=http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/star-performer-of-the-week--jessica-fishlock/56001 |publisher=Football Australia |access-date=4 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112031722/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news-display/star-performer-of-the-week--jessica-fishlock/56001 |archive-date=12 November 2013 }}{{cite web |title=Season Review: Melbourne Victory |url=http://thewomensgame.com/2013/02/season-review-melbourne-victory/ |publisher=The Women's Game |access-date=20 August 2013 |archive-date=27 April 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427101954/http://thewomensgame.com/2013/02/season-review-melbourne-victory/ |url-status=live }}
In September 2013, it was announced that Fishlock would return to the Victory for the 2013/14 season on loan from the Seattle Reign FC.{{cite web|title=Jess Fishlock returns to Victory|url=http://thewomensgame.com/2013/09/fishlock-returns-to-victory/|publisher=The Women's Game|access-date=12 November 2013|date=10 September 2013|archive-date=30 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030003531/http://thewomensgame.com/2013/09/fishlock-returns-to-victory/|url-status=live}} During her 11 appearances for the team, she scored three goals and helped lead the team to the Grand Final where the Victory defeated Brisbane Roar 2–0. Fishlock served an assist to Lisa De Vanna in the 38th minute for the game-winning goal. She was named Most Valuable Player of the Match. The win marked the Victory's first Grand Final title in the history of the team.{{cite news|title=W-League grand final: Melbourne Victory beat Brisbane Roar for first title|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/feb/23/melbourne-victory-brist|access-date=23 February 2014|newspaper=The Guardian|date=23 February 2014}}
=Seattle Reign FC, 2013–present=
File:Jessica Fishlock.jpg, 2013]]
In February 2013, Fishlock joined NWSL side Seattle Reign FC for the league's inaugural season.{{cite web|title=Seattle Reign FC announce free agent signings|url=http://www.nwslnews.com/seattle-reign-fc-announce-free-agent-signings/|publisher=NWSL News|access-date=4 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170709194749/http://www.nwslnews.com/seattle-reign-fc-announce-free-agent-signings/|archive-date=9 July 2017|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|title=Jess Fishlock to leave Bristol Academy for Seattle Reign|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21336803|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=23 April 2013|archive-date=1 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501024122/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21336803|url-status=live}} During their second league match against the Portland Thorns FC, Fishlock scored her first goal in front of a record-setting 16,479 fans at Jeld-Wen Field, establishing herself as a powerful force for the Reign.{{cite web|title=Five things learned: Sinclair, Fishlock stand out|date=22 April 2013|url=http://equalizersoccer.com/2013/04/22/five-things-learned-christine-sinclair-jessica-fishlock-shine-portland-thorns-seattle-reign/|publisher=Equalizer Soccer|access-date=23 April 2013|archive-date=26 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130426040936/http://equalizersoccer.com/2013/04/22/five-things-learned-christine-sinclair-jessica-fishlock-shine-portland-thorns-seattle-reign/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Portland Thorns FC vs Seattle Reign FC: Final score 2–1, Alex Morgan is the heartbreak kid|date=21 April 2013|url=https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2013/4/21/4248498/thorns-fc-vs-reign-2013-nwsl-final-score-report|publisher=SB Nation|access-date=23 April 2013|archive-date=28 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130428034910/http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2013/4/21/4248498/thorns-fc-vs-reign-2013-nwsl-final-score-report|url-status=live}} The media named her NWSL Player of the Week for Week 2 of the 2013 season.{{cite web|title=Reign FC Midfielder Jessica Fishlock Voted NWSL Player of the Week|date=23 April 2013|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4581775|publisher=Our Sports Central|access-date=23 April 2013|archive-date=9 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130709115031/http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4581775|url-status=live}} Fishlock started in all 21 games that she played during the regular season, missing only one game due to Wales national team commitments. She was a leading scorer on the team with four goals and tallied a total of 1,879 minutes.
File:Jessica Fishlock, Christen Press 2014.jpg, 2014]]Fishlock returned to the Reign for the 2014 season. The team set a league record unbeaten streak of 16 games during the first part of the season. During the 16 game stretch, the Reign compiled a {{win-loss record|w=13|l=0|d=3}} record.{{cite news|title=Seattle Reign FC sees unbeaten streak end at 16|url=http://seattletimes.com/html/reign/2024057783_reign13xml.html|access-date=12 November 2014|work=The Seattle Times|date=12 July 2014|archive-date=18 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218105622/http://seattletimes.com/html/reign/2024057783_reign13xml.html|url-status=live}} The Reign finished first in the regular season clinching the NWSL Shield for the first time.{{cite web|title=Reign Dominate Dash to Clinch Shield|url=http://www.sounderatheart.com/2014/7/30/5954319/reign-dominate-dash-to-clinch-shield|publisher=Sounder at Heart|access-date=21 January 2015|date=30 July 2014|archive-date=23 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123192354/http://www.sounderatheart.com/2014/7/30/5954319/reign-dominate-dash-to-clinch-shield|url-status=dead}} After defeating the Washington Spirit 2–1 in the playoff semi-finals, the Reign were defeated 2–1 by FC Kansas City during the championship final.{{cite web|last1=Bird|first1=Liviu|title=FC Kansas City beats Seattle Reign to win NWSL championship|url=https://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2014/08/31/amy-rodriguez-fc-kansas-city-nwsl-champions-over-seattle-reign|publisher=Sports Illustrated|access-date=21 January 2015|date=31 August 2014|archive-date=23 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123192332/http://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2014/08/31/amy-rodriguez-fc-kansas-city-nwsl-champions-over-seattle-reign|url-status=live}} Following the regular season, Fishlock along with teammates Kendall Fletcher, Kim Little, and Nahomi Kawasumi was named to the league's Best XI team.{{cite web|title=NWSL Announces 2014 Best XI |url=http://www.nwslsoccer.com/News/833112.html |publisher=National Women's Soccer League |access-date=21 January 2015 |date=29 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123201444/http://www.nwslsoccer.com/News/833112.html |archive-date=23 January 2015 }} Fishlock finished the 2014 season, having scored four goals and provided 8 assists. She started in all 22 matches in which she played.{{cite web|title=2014 Player Statistics |url=http://www.nwslsoccer.com/Stats/index_E.html |publisher=National Women's Soccer League |access-date=23 January 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150107064658/http://www.nwslsoccer.com/Stats/index_E.html |archive-date= 7 January 2015 }}
During the 2015 season, Fishlock scored her first goal of the season during the team's home-opener against Western New York Flash. Her goal in the 25th minute was the first of the match and assist to Megan Rapinoe in the 86th minute contributed to a 5–1 win for the Reign.{{cite web|last1=Cockrum|first1=Kyle|title=Seattle Reign Thrash The Flash 5–1 To Open 2015 Season|url=http://soundersnation.com/2015/04/12/seattle-reign-thrash-the-flash-5-1-to-open-2015-season/|publisher=Sounders Nation|access-date=7 June 2015|archive-date=26 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426173823/https://soundersnation.com/2015/04/12/seattle-reign-thrash-the-flash-5-1-to-open-2015-season/|url-status=dead}} During a match against the Washington Spirit on 2 May, Fishlock scored a goal in the 75th minute off an assist from Kim Little resulting in a 3–1 win over the Spirit.{{cite web|last1=Lauletta|first1=Dan|title=Reign snap skid, beat Spirit 3–1 in Seattle|url=http://equalizersoccer.com/2015/05/03/reign-snap-skid-3-1-spirit/|publisher=The Equalizer|access-date=7 June 2015|date=3 May 2015|archive-date=6 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150506234741/http://equalizersoccer.com/2015/05/03/reign-snap-skid-3-1-spirit/|url-status=live}} During a match against Sky Blue FC in New Jersey, Fishlock received a controversial red card in the 90th minute that required her to sit out the team's next match against league-leading Chicago Red Stars. The controversy stemmed from a scrum in the box after a Sky Blue corner kick and Fishlock's last-minute save on the goal line. Fishlock stated the ball bounced off her head, but Sky Blue forward Nadia Nadim said she blocked it with her hand and the ref awarded Sky Blue the penalty kick.{{cite web|last1=Kassouf|first1=Jeff|title=Controversial PK earns Sky Blue point against Reign|url=http://equalizersoccer.com/2015/05/09/seattle-reign-sky-blue-fc-draw-jess-fishlock-red-card/|publisher=The Equalizer|access-date=26 April 2017|date=9 May 2015|archive-date=20 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820124517/http://equalizersoccer.com/2015/05/09/seattle-reign-sky-blue-fc-draw-jess-fishlock-red-card/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last1=Sinclair|first1=Scott|url=http://playingfor90.com/2015/05/10/sky-blue-fc-earn-1-1-draw-with-seattle-reign-in-dramatic-fashion/|title=Sky Blue FC Earn 1–1 Draw with Seattle Reign in Dramatic Fashion|date=10 May 2015|publisher=Playing for 90|access-date=7 June 2015|archive-date=24 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924134141/http://playingfor90.com/2015/05/10/sky-blue-fc-earn-1-1-draw-with-seattle-reign-in-dramatic-fashion/|url-status=live}} Both matches resulted in 1–1 draws. During the team's second match against Sky Blue FC in Seattle on 6 June, Fishlock scored a goal and an assist earning Player of the Match after leading Seattle to a 3–0 win.{{cite web|title=Reign Blot Out Sky Blue in Fishlock's Return|url=http://www.sounderatheart.com/seattle-reign/2015/6/6/8742477/reign-blot-out-sky-blue-in-fishlocks-return|publisher=Sounder at Heart|access-date=7 June 2015|date=6 June 2015|archive-date=10 June 2015|archive-url=http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20150610075957/http%3A//www.sounderatheart.com/seattle%2Dreign/2015/6/6/8742477/reign%2Dblot%2Dout%2Dsky%2Dblue%2Din%2Dfishlocks%2Dreturn|url-status=dead}} She was named NWSL Player of the Week by the media for the ninth week of the season.{{cite web|title=Seattle Reign FC Fishlock Voted NWSL Player of the Week|url=https://medium.com/@ReignFC/jess-fishlock-voted-nwsl-player-of-the-week-24528a91784a|publisher=Seattle Reign FC|access-date=26 April 2017|date=9 June 2015|archive-date=27 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427095718/https://medium.com/@ReignFC/jess-fishlock-voted-nwsl-player-of-the-week-24528a91784a|url-status=live}} The Reign finished the regular season in first place clinching the NWSL Shield for the second consecutive time.{{cite web|title=Seattle Reign Win NWSL Shield for 2nd Straight Season|url=https://www.espn.com/espnw/news-commentary/story/_/id/13526128/seattle-reign-win-nwsl-shield-2nd-straight-season|publisher=ESPN|access-date=10 October 2015|date=27 August 2015|archive-date=8 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208003805/http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-commentary/article/13526128/seattle-reign-win-nwsl-shield-2nd-straight-season|url-status=live}} After advancing to the playoffs, Seattle faced fourth-place team Washington Spirit and won 3–0, advancing to the championship final.{{cite web|title=Seattle Reign shuts out Washington Spirit, 3–0, in NWSL semi-final|url=http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/reign/seattle-reign-shuts-out-washington-spirit-3-0-in-nwsl-semifinal/|publisher=The Seattle Times|access-date=7 November 2015|date=13 September 2015|archive-date=15 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151215051016/http://www.seattletimes.com/sports/reign/seattle-reign-shuts-out-washington-spirit-3-0-in-nwsl-semifinal/|url-status=live}} Seattle was ultimately defeated 1–0 by FC Kansas City during the championship final in Portland.{{cite web|last1=Goldberg|first1=Jamie|title=NWSL Championship Game: FC Kansas City 1, Seattle Reign 0 – Live chat and updates recap|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/portland-thorns/2015/10/national_womens_soccer_league_5.html|publisher=The Oregonian|access-date=10 October 2015|date=1 October 2015|archive-date=4 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151004221831/http://www.oregonlive.com/portland-thorns/2015/10/national_womens_soccer_league_5.html|url-status=live}} Fishlock, along with teammates Kim Little, Beverly Yanez, and Lauren Barnes were named to the NWSL Best XI team.{{cite web|title=our Seattle Reign players make NWSL Best XI squad|url=http://www.sounderatheart.com/2015/9/24/9393695/four-seattle-reign-players-make-nwsl-best-xi-squad|publisher=Sounder at Heart|access-date=10 October 2015|date=24 September 2015|archive-date=30 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150930221649/http://www.sounderatheart.com/2015/9/24/9393695/four-seattle-reign-players-make-nwsl-best-xi-squad|url-status=dead}}
During the first few months of the 2016 season, Fishlock was unavailable due to injury{{cite web|last1=Rantz|first1=Susie|title=Jess Fishlock out 4–6 weeks with tibia fracture|url=http://www.sounderatheart.com/2016/4/28/11531310/jess-fishlock-out-4-6-weeks-with-tibia-fracture|publisher=Sounder at Heart|access-date=4 October 2016|date=28 April 2016|archive-date=4 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161004042746/http://www.sounderatheart.com/2016/4/28/11531310/jess-fishlock-out-4-6-weeks-with-tibia-fracture|url-status=dead}} along with a number of offensive players, including forwards Manon Melis{{cite web|last1=Rantz|first1=Susie|title=Seattle Reign's Manon Melis suffers tibia fracture|url=http://www.sounderatheart.com/2016/5/20/11723604/seattle-reigns-manon-melis-suffers-tibia-fracture|publisher=Sounder at Heart|access-date=4 October 2016|date=20 May 2016|archive-date=18 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418064115/https://www.sounderatheart.com/2016/5/20/11723604/seattle-reigns-manon-melis-suffers-tibia-fracture|url-status=dead}} and Megan Rapinoe.{{cite web|title=One Day at a Time|url=https://shop.rapinoe.us/blogs/riomode/182053703-one-day-at-a-time|publisher=Megan Rapinoe|access-date=4 October 2016|date=10 June 2016|archive-date=21 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180721043515/https://shop.rapinoe.us/blogs/riomode/182053703-one-day-at-a-time|url-status=dead}} Seattle finished the regular season in fifth place with a {{Win–loss record|w=8|d=8|l=6}} record, narrowly missing a playoff spot by two points.{{cite web|title=2016 NWSL|url=http://us.women.soccerway.com/national/united-states/national-womens-soccer-league/2016/regular-season/r34741/|publisher=Soccer Way|access-date=4 October 2016|archive-date=5 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005113506/http://us.women.soccerway.com/national/united-states/national-womens-soccer-league/2016/regular-season/r34741/|url-status=live}}
==Glasgow City loan==
After the conclusion of the NWSL season in August 2013, it was announced that Fishlock would join Scottish Women's Premier League champions Glasgow City on loan until November 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.soccerwire.com/news/nwsl-seattle-reign-fc-midfielder-jess-fishlock-joins-glasgow-city-on-loan/#.UhMg42-86-c.twitter|title=Seattle Reign FC midfielder Jess Fishlock joins Glasgow City on loan|date=19 August 2013|access-date=20 August 2013|last=Bird|first=Liviu|work=Soccerwire.com|archive-date=6 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170906131451/http://www.soccerwire.com/news/nwsl-seattle-reign-fc-midfielder-jess-fishlock-joins-glasgow-city-on-loan/#.UhMg42-86-c.twitter|url-status=dead}} Of her signing Glasgow City head coach Eddie Wolecki Black said, "This signing is significant, not only for the club but also the country. Whilst we continue to set new records at home, our aim is to make progress on the European stage and the signing of Jess highlights this. She will bring experience, versatility, pace and intelligence to the team and most importantly will raise the standard of the players around her. That's what top players do, they make good players better players both on and off the park."{{cite news|title=Glasgow City sign Jess Fishlock on loan from Seattle Reign|work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23769740|access-date=20 August 2013}} She scored two goals in her six appearances for the club helping the club finish in first place during the regular season and win the Scottish Women's Cup.{{cite web|title=Jessica Fishlock|url=http://us.women.soccerway.com/players/jessica-fishlock/20966/|publisher=Soccer Way|access-date=20 August 2013|archive-date=12 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112020532/http://us.women.soccerway.com/players/jessica-fishlock/20966/|url-status=live}} She also competed in four matches in the 2013–14 UEFA Women's Champions League with the club reaching the Round of 8.{{cite web|title=Glasgow City's Jess Fishlock plays it cool on likely 'Battle of Britain' with Arsenal|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/10376031/Glasgow-Citys-Jess-Fishlock-plays-it-cool-on-likely-Battle-of-Britain-with-Arsenal.html|publisher=The Telegraph|access-date=24 December 2016|date=13 October 2013}}
==FFC Frankfurt loan==
File:FFC Turbine Potsdam vs. FFC Frankfurt (15333712665).jpg, September 2014]]
Fishlock spent the 2014–15 Seattle Reign FC off-season on loan in the Frauen-Bundesliga with FFC Frankfurt.{{cite web|title=Frankfurt sign Fishlock, new Wolfsburg deals|url=https://www.uefa.com/womenschampionsleague/news/0218-0e15a7fe4f78-092a782842cb-1000--frankfurt-sign-fishlock-new-wolfsburg-deals/|publisher=UEFA|access-date=7 June 2015|date=12 August 2014|archive-date=3 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151003234102/http://www.uefa.com/womenschampionsleague/news/newsid=2131680.html|url-status=live}} She was a vital part of the team's success, starting in all available matches. Frankfurt was unbeaten in the second half of the season, a run which led them to be crowned the champions of Europe.{{cite web|last1=Saffer|first1=Paul|title=Frankfurt back on top with fourth triumph|url=http://www.uefa.com/womenschampionsleague/history/season=2015/index.html|publisher=UEFA|access-date=24 December 2016|archive-date=17 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170417125844/http://www.uefa.com/womenschampionsleague/history/season=2015/index.html|url-status=dead}} Although Fishlock returned to Seattle prior to the 2015 UEFA Women's Champions League Final, she was considered a huge part of the team's journey to the championship title by players, staff and fans and subsequently earned a UEFA Women's Champions League medal.{{cite web|title=Jess Fishlock: Seattle Reign player considered Wales retirement|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/34590554|publisher=BBC|access-date=24 December 2016|date=21 October 2015|archive-date=24 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224100036/http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/34590554|url-status=live}}
==Melbourne City loan==
Fishlock played on loan for [[Melbourne City FC (women)|
Melbourne City FC]] in the Australian [[A-League Women|
W-League]] during the [[2015–16 Melbourne City FC (women) season|
2015-16]], [[2016–17 Melbourne City FC (women) season|
2016-17]], and [[2017–18 Melbourne City FC (women) season|
2017-18]] seasons. During the club's inaugural season in 2015-16, Fishlock was a starting midfielder and helped the new expansion team win a historic Premiership and Championship double.{{cite web |title=Melbourne City sign Seattle Reign duo Jessica Fishlock and Lauren Barnes |url=https://thewomensgame.com/news/melbourne-city-sign-seattle-reign-duo-jessica-fishlock-and-lauren-barnes-483884 |publisher=The Women's Game |access-date=20 December 2024 |date=October 15, 2016 |archive-date=23 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123165912/https://thewomensgame.com/news/melbourne-city-sign-seattle-reign-duo-jessica-fishlock-and-lauren-barnes-483884 |url-status=live }} Fishlock worked as a player-assistant coach during the season.{{cite web |title=Melbourne City player-coach role suits Wales's Jess Fishlock |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/34521451 |publisher=BBC |access-date=20 December 2024 |date=13 October 2015}} After returning on loan the following season, Fishlock helped the club win the first-ever consecutive W-League titles.{{cite web |title=W-League grand final: Melbourne City first club to win two titles in a row |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-12/melbourne-city-first-club-to-win-w-league-twice-in-a-row/8263602?date=20170214T1244&pfm=ms§ion=sport |publisher=ABC |access-date=20 December 2024 |date=12 February 2017}} During the 2017-18 season, Fishlock was instrumental in City winning its third consecutive championship title and was named Player of the Match.{{cite web |title=This article is more than 6 years old Jess Fishlock inspires Melbourne City to third W-League title |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/feb/18/jess-fishlock-inspires-melbourne-city-to-third-w-league-title |publisher=The Guardian |access-date=20 December 2024 |date=18 Feb 2018}}
==Reading loan==
On 19 August 2020, it was confirmed that Fishlock had joined Reading Women on loan from Seattle Reign FC. The deal was signed as doubts remained about when the NWSL would resume.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53807447|title=Jess Fishlock: Reading signing says WSL can be 'best in world|website=BBC|date=19 August 2020|access-date=19 August 2020|archive-date=23 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123014953/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53807447|url-status=live}} During a match against Brighton & Hove Albion, she scored two goals lifting Reading to a 3–1 win.{{cite web |title=Brighton & Hove Albion Women 1 Reading Women |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/55291003 |publisher=BBC |access-date=20 December 2020 |date=20 December 2020 |archive-date=28 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220628131736/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/55291003 |url-status=live }}
International career
Fishlock made her debut for the U-19 national team at age 16.{{cite web|title=Fishlocks aiming high.|url=http://home2.btconnect.com/cardiffcitylfc/news/fishy.html|publisher=Cardiff City Ladies Football Website|date=11 October 2003|access-date=7 August 2016|archive-date=10 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810104637/http://home2.btconnect.com/cardiffcitylfc/news/fishy.html|url-status=live}} After captaining the U–19 team, she was called up to the senior national team and made her debut against Switzerland in 2006.{{cite web|url=http://www.faw.org.uk/teams/player/63 |title=International Teams – Jessica Fishlock |publisher=The Football Association of Wales |access-date=13 August 2009 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081006115439/http://www.faw.org.uk/teams/player/63 |archive-date= 6 October 2008 }} She captained the senior team from 2012 to 2015.{{cite web|title=Jess Fishlock makes history, hits her 100th cap for Wales|url=https://www.vavel.com/en-us/soccer/nwsl/774837-jess-fishlock-hits-100-caps-for-wales.html|publisher=Vavel|access-date=26 April 2017|date=6 April 2017|archive-date=27 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427102433/https://www.vavel.com/en-us/soccer/nwsl/774837-jess-fishlock-hits-100-caps-for-wales.html|url-status=live}} After a 1–0 win over Mexico during Wales' first match at the 2013 Algarve Cup, Fishlock scored the game-winning goal of the match during the 11th minute.{{cite web|title=Mexico vs. Wales Match Report|url=https://www.fpf.pt/Portals/0/Documentos/Algarve%20Cup%202013/mr_mexico_wales_08_03_2013.pdf|publisher=Federacao Portuguesa de Futebol|access-date=20 August 2013|archive-date=28 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928064845/http://www.fpf.pt/Portals/0/Documentos/Algarve%20Cup%202013/mr_mexico_wales_08_03_2013.pdf|url-status=live}} After Wales tied Hungary 1–1 on 11 March 2013, the team faced Portugal in the knockout stage. Fishlock scored Wales only goal in the 77th minute. Portugal scored an equalizing goal in the 93rd-minute leading to penalty kicks to determine the victor. Portugal won after scoring three penalty kicks over Wales' one.{{cite web|title=Portugal Beat Wales on penalties – Goal Highlights – 2013 Algarve Women's Cup 13th March|url=http://www.womenssoccerunited.com/video/video/show?id=3074237%3AVideo%3A305874|publisher=Women's Soccer United|access-date=20 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104204229/http://www.womenssoccerunited.com/video/video/show?id=3074237%3AVideo%3A305874|archive-date=4 January 2014|url-status=dead}}
In February 2015, incoming Welsh manager Jayne Ludlow unveiled her squad for the 2015 Istria Cup which did not feature long-time captain Fishlock.{{cite news|title=Wales captain Jess Fishlock left out of Jayne Ludlow's first squad|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/31541058|access-date=19 February 2015|publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 February 2015}} Two months later, she was re-called to the team.{{cite web|last1=Matheson|first1=Sian|title=Jess Fishlock recalled for Wales Women's double-header against Slovakia in Bangor next week|url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jess-fishlock-recalled-wales-womens-8966177|publisher=Wales Online|access-date=7 June 2015|date=1 April 2015|archive-date=4 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150404152504/http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jess-fishlock-recalled-wales-womens-8966177|url-status=live}}
On 5 April 2017, Fishlock became the first Welsh player to earn 100 caps for the national team.
On 9 April 2024, Fishlock became the first Welsh player to earn 150 caps for the national team.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-09 |title=Euro 2025 qualifier: Kosovo 0-6 Wales - analysis & reaction |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/live/football/68737129/page/5 |access-date=2024-04-11 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB |archive-date=9 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240409201935/https://www.bbc.com/sport/live/football/68737129/page/5 |url-status=live }}
On 14 July 2024 - with her goal against Kosovo marking her 45th goal for Wales - she became the Welsh national team's all–time record goal scorer, surpassing previous record holder Helen Ward.{{Cite web |last=Cassidy |first=Maria |date=2024-07-17 |title=Jess Fishlock: Who is Wales' record-breaking goal scorer? |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw4ypyewrn9o |access-date=2024-07-18 |website=BBC News |language=en-GB |archive-date=18 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240718120028/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw4ypyewrn9o |url-status=live }}
Coaching career
In 2012, Fishlock was the first team coach for her former team, Cardiff City Ladies FC, alongside Manager Jamie Sherwood.
In Melbourne City FC's inaugural season in 2015–16, Fishlock was a player-assistant coach alongside head coach Joe Montemurro.{{cite news|title=Melbourne City FC Sign W-League Internationals Kim Little and Jess Fishlock|url=https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/melbourne-city-fc-sign-w-league-internationals-kim-little-and-jess-fishlock|access-date=18 October 2017|publisher=Melbourne City FC|date=12 October 2015|archive-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171018192013/https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/melbourne-city-fc-sign-w-league-internationals-kim-little-and-jess-fishlock|url-status=live}} She returned in the same role for the 2016–17 season.{{cite news|title=City re-signs Fishlock and Luik, signs American defender Barnes|url=https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/city-re-signs-fishlock-and-luik-signs-american-defender-barnes|access-date=18 October 2017|publisher=Melbourne City FC|date=30 October 2016|archive-date=18 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171018192137/https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/city-re-signs-fishlock-and-luik-signs-american-defender-barnes|url-status=live}}
Midway through City's 2016–17 season, head coach Joe Montemurro became the chief assistant coach of Melbourne City men's team, and Fishlock was promoted to player-head coach.{{cite news|title=Melbourne City FC Confirms Interim Coaching Mandates|url=https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/melbourne-city-fc-confirms-interim-coaching-mandates|access-date=18 October 2017|publisher=Melbourne City FC|date=6 January 2017}} In February 2017, she coached Melbourne City to its second consecutive W-League Grand Final title and scored a goal in the 2–0 win over Perth Glory. With the win, she became the first player-coach to win the league title in the W-League's history.{{cite web|title=Melbourne City, Seattle Reign star Jess Fishlock 'nowhere near retiring'|url=http://www.espnfc.us/australian-a-league/story/3060142/melbourne-city-seattle-reign-star-jess-fishlock-nowhere-near-retiring|publisher=ESPN|access-date=26 April 2017|date=13 February 2017|archive-date=27 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427101430/http://www.espnfc.us/australian-a-league/story/3060142/melbourne-city-seattle-reign-star-jess-fishlock-nowhere-near-retiring|url-status=live}}
In October 2017, Melbourne City FC announced that Fishlock would be returning for the 2017–18 season as a player-assistant coach.{{cite news|title=Jess Fishlock returns to City|url=https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/jess-fishlock-returns-city|access-date=18 October 2017|publisher=Melbourne City FC|date=17 October 2017|archive-date=17 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017150435/https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/jess-fishlock-returns-city|url-status=live}}
Personal life, other work, and endorsements
Fishlock has stated she knew she was a lesbian at the age of 12, and was bullied at school for her sexuality.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/wales/47093685|title=Jess Fishlock: Wales' most capped player says 'school was hell on earth'|date=6 February 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=6 February 2019|archive-date=25 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210725103044/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/wales/47093685|url-status=live}}
Fishlock has been featured in a column for BBC Sport since 2013.{{cite web|title=Jess Fishlock column|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/search?q=fishlock+column&sa_f=search-product&scope=|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=24 December 2016|archive-date=8 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190508053725/https://www.bbc.co.uk/search?q=fishlock+column&sa_f=search-product&scope=|url-status=live}} She gave an interview in October 2015, during which she described her struggles as a high-profile gay athlete. Demanding greater "respect", she railed against social media homophobia and threw her weight behind the work of Athlete Ally.{{cite news|title=Jess Fishlock: Gay Wales & Seattle star urges greater respect|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34583553|access-date=21 October 2015|publisher=BBC Sport|date=21 October 2015|archive-date=21 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151021223557/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34583553|url-status=live}}
Fishlock appeared in an advertisement for Adidas in 2016 along with Becky Sauerbrunn.{{cite web|last1=McCauley|first1=Kevin|title=adidas unveils new women's cleats in awesome ad with USWNT star Becky Sauerbrunn|url=https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2016/11/29/13779832/adidas-womens-cleats-metallic-shimmer-pack-becky-sauerbrunn|publisher=SB Nation|access-date=24 December 2016|date=29 November 2016}} She had an endorsement deal with natural sports beverage company, Golazo, Inc. prior to the company folding.{{cite web|title=Lamar Neagle & Jess Fishlock Join Golazo Natural Sports Fuel Team|url=http://drinkgolazo.com/lamar-neagle-jess-fishlock-join-golazo-natural-sports-fuel-team/|publisher=Golazo|access-date=7 November 2015|date=6 May 2015|archive-date=12 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612143702/http://www.drinkgolazo.com/lamar-neagle-jess-fishlock-join-golazo-natural-sports-fuel-team/|url-status=dead}}
In the 2018 Birthday Honours, Fishlock was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) "for services to women's football and the LGBT community."{{London Gazette|issue=62310|supp=y|page=B17| date=9 June 2018}}{{cite news|title=Birthday Honours: MBEs for Jess Fishlock and Menna Fitzpatrick|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-44413416|access-date=9 February 2019|publisher=BBC News|date=8 June 2018|archive-date=10 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190210020930/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-44413416|url-status=live}} Fishlock officially received her MBE from The Prince of Wales in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace in December 2018.{{cite web|title=Jess Fishlock Receives MBE|url=http://www.faw.cymru/en/news/jess-fishlock-receives-mbe/|publisher=Football Association of Wales|access-date=9 February 2019|date=20 December 2018|archive-date=14 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200214035324/https://www.faw.cymru/en/news/jess-fishlock-receives-mbe/|url-status=live}} In December 2020, she was named to the Stonewall Sports Champion Team.{{cite news |title=Wales and NWSL standout Jess Fishlock joins Stonewall Sport Champions team |url=https://www.outsports.com/2020/12/18/22187124/soccer-nwsl-jess-fishlock-stonewall-uk-wales-uefa-reading-lgbtq-mbe |access-date=20 December 2020 |work=SB Nation |date=18 December 2020}}
In October 2022, she and fellow Seattle Reign FC player Tziarra King announced their engagement. On 12 December 2023, they married in Wales.{{Cite web |last=Holmes |first=Jon |date=2023-12-13 |title=LGBTQ sports royalty attend Jess Fishlock and Tziarra King's wedding |url=https://www.outsports.com/2023/12/13/24000068/jess-fishlock-tziarra-king-wedding-ol-reign-lgbtq-womens-soccer |access-date=2023-12-17 |website=Outsports |language=en |archive-date=17 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231217190840/https://www.outsports.com/2023/12/13/24000068/jess-fishlock-tziarra-king-wedding-ol-reign-lgbtq-womens-soccer |url-status=live }}
Career statistics
=International goals=
{{Updated|match played 30 October 2024}}{{citation needed|date=July 2024}}
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No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1. | 30 March 2006{{cite web | url=https://www.uefa.com/womensworldcup/match/81006--wales-vs-israel/ | title=Wales-Israel | Women's World Cup 2007 | access-date=20 July 2024 | archive-date=20 July 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240720164553/https://www.uefa.com/womensworldcup/match/81006--wales-vs-israel/ | url-status=live }} | Ninian Park, Cardiff, Wales | {{fbw|ISR}} | align=center|1-1 | align=center| 1-1 | rowspan=4| 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification |
2. | 20 August 2006 | Mandemakers Stadion, Waalwijk, Netherlands | {{fbw|ISR}} | align=center|2–0 | align=center| 3–1 | |
3. | rowspan=2| 26 August 2006 | rowspan=2| Kadriorg Stadium, Tallinn, Estonia | rowspan=2| {{fbw|EST}} | align=center|3–0 | rowspan=2 align=center| 7–0 | |
4. | align=center|4–0 | |||||
5. | 30 September 2008 | Stade Alphonse Theis, Hesperange, Luxembourg | {{fbw|LUX}} | align=center|5–?{{cite web | url=https://faw.cymru/match/luxembourg-vs-cymru-friendly-match-football-female-a/ | title=Luxembourg vs. Cymru | Friendly match - Football - Female - A | access-date=20 July 2024 | archive-date=20 July 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240720131932/https://faw.cymru/match/luxembourg-vs-cymru-friendly-match-football-female-a/ | url-status=live }} | align=center| 6–1 | Friendly |
6. | 4 March 2009 | Restinga Stadium, Alvor, Portugal | {{fbw|AUT}} | align=center|1–0 | align=center| 1–2 | rowspan=2| 2009 Algarve Cup |
7. | 11 March 2009 | CD Montechoro, Albufeira, Portugal | {{fbw|POL}} | align=center|1–1 | align=center| 1–2 | |
8. | 23 September 2009 | Stebonheath Park, Llanelli, Wales | {{fbw|CZE}} | align=center|1–0 | align=center| 2–0 | rowspan=3 | 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification |
9. | 25 October 2009 | Ďolíček Stadion, Prague, Czech Republic | {{fbw|CZE}} | align=center|1–1 | align=center| 1–2 | |
10. | 21 August 2010 | Latham Park, Newtown, Wales | {{fbw|AZE}} | align=center|8–0 | align=center| 15–0 | |
11. | 24 November 2010 | The Rock, Rhosymedre, Wales | {{fbw|BUL}} | align=center|1–0 | align=center| 8–1 | Friendly |
12. | 4 March 2011 | Municipal Stadium, Lagos, Portugal | {{fbw|ROU}} | align=center|1–1 | align=center| 2–1 | rowspan=3| 2011 Algarve Cup |
13. | rowspan=2| 7 March 2011{{Cite web |date=2011-03-08 |title=Wales Women 2-1 Chile Women |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_of_wales/9418309.stm |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=BBC Sport}} | rowspan="2" | Estádio Algarve, Faro, Portugal | rowspan=2| {{fbw|CHI}} | align=center|1–0 | rowspan="2" align="center" | 2–1 | |
14. | align=center|2–0 | |||||
15. | rowspan=2| 19 July 2012 | rowspan=2| Stebonheath Park, Llanelli, Wales | rowspan=2| {{fbw|PRK}} | align=center|1–0 | rowspan=2 align=center| 2–4 | rowspan=5| Friendly |
16. | align=center|2–3 | |||||
17. | 8 August 2012 | Bielmontstadion, Verviers, Belgium | {{fbw|BEL}} | align=center|5–1 | align=center| 5–3 | |
18. | rowspan=2| 19 January 2013 | rowspan=2| Dimotiko Stadium, Glyfada, Greece | rowspan=2| {{fbw|GRE}} | align=center|1–0 | rowspan=2 align=center| 3–0 | |
19. | align=center|3–0 | |||||
20. | 8 March 2013 | Municipal Stadium, António, Portugal | {{fbw|MEX}} | align=center|1–0 | align=center| 1–0 | rowspan=2|2013 Algarve Cup |
21. | 13 March 2013 | Stadium Bela Vista, Parchal, Portugal | {{fbw|POR}} | align=center|1–0 | align=center| 1–1 {{aet}} (1–3 p) | |
22. | 17 June 2013 | NTC Senec, Senec, Slovakia | {{fbw|SVK}} | align=center|1–0 | align=center|2–2 | Friendly |
23. | rowspan=3| 4 April 2014 | rowspan=3| Eskişehir Atatürk Stadium, Eskişehir, Turkey | rowspan=3| {{fbw|TUR}} | align=center|1–0 | rowspan=3 align=center| 6–1 | rowspan=6| 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification |
24. | align=center|2–0 | |||||
25. | align=center|4–0 | |||||
26. | rowspan=3| 8 May 2014 | rowspan=3| Nantporth, Bangor, Wales | rowspan=3| {{fbw|MNE}} | align=center|2–0 | rowspan=3 align=center| 4–0 | |
27. | align=center|3–0 | |||||
28. | align=center|4–0 | |||||
29.
|CCB Centre for Sporting Excellence, Ystrad Mynach, Wales |{{fbw|NIR}} |align=center|2–1 |align=center|3–1 | ||||||
30. | 17 September 2017 | Astana Arena, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan | {{fbw|KAZ}} | align="center" |1–0 | align="center" | 1–0 | 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification |
31. | 1 December 2020 | Rodney Parade, Newport, Wales | {{fbw|BLR}} | align=center|3–0 | align=center| 3–0 | UEFA Women's Euro 2022 qualifying |
32. | 13 April 2021 | Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Wales | {{fbw|DEN}} | align=center|1–1 | align=center| 1–1 | Friendly |
33. | rowspan="2"| 16 February 2022 | rowspan=2| Pinatar Arena, San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain | rowspan="2"| {{fbw|SCO}} | align=center|1–1 | rowspan="2" align=center| 3–1 | rowspan="2"| 2022 Pinatar Cup |
34. | align=center|2–1 | |||||
35. | 12 April 2022 | Astana Arena, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan | {{fbw|KAZ}} | align=center|3–0 | align=center| 3–0 | 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification |
36. | 6 October 2022 | rowspan=3| Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Wales | {{fbw|BIH}} | align=center|1–0 | align=center| 1–0 | 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification – UEFA play-offs |
37. | 6 April 2023 | {{fbw|NIR}} | align=center|1–0 | align=center| 4–1 | Friendly | |
38. | 26 September 2023 | {{fbw|DEN}} | align=center|1–2 | align=center| 1–5 | rowspan=2| 2023–24 UEFA Women's Nations League | |
39. | 31 October 2023 | Viborg Stadium, Viborg, Denmark | {{fbw|DEN}} | align=center|1–2 | align=center| 1–2 | |
40. | 27 February 2024 | Tallaght Stadium, Tallaght, Ireland | {{fbw|Republic of Ireland}} | align=center|1–0 | align=center| 2-0 | Friendly |
41. | rowspan="2"| 5 April 2024 | rowspan=2| Racecourse Ground, Wrexham, Wales | rowspan="2"| {{fbw|CRO}} | align=center|1–0 | rowspan="2" align=center| 4–0 | rowspan="5"| UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying |
42. | align=center|2–0 | |||||
43. | 4 June 2024 | Stadion Dyskobolii, Grodzisk Wielkopolski, Poland | {{fbw|UKR}} | align=center|2–1 | align=center| 2–2 | |
44. | 12 July 2024 | Stadion Branko Čavlović-Čavlek, Karlovac, Croatia | {{fbw|CRO}} | align=center|1–0 | align=center| 3–0 | |
45. | 16 July 2024 | Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli, Wales | {{fbw|KOS}} | align=center|1–0 | align=center| 2–0 | |
46. | 29 October 2024{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cr4lxpzezdlt |title=Archived copy |access-date=30 October 2024 |archive-date=13 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113015051/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cr4lxpzezdlt |url-status=live }} | Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Wales | {{fbw|SVK}} | align=center|1–0 | align=center| 2–0 | UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying play-offs |
47. | 3 June 2025 | Swansea Stadium, Swansea, Wales | {{fbw|ITA}} | align=center|1–4 | align=center| 1–4 | 2025 UEFA Women's Nations League |
Honours
= Player =
AZ Alkmaar
Bristol Academy
Melbourne Victory
Seattle Reign FC
- NWSL Shield: 2014, 2015, 2022{{cite web |title=OL Reign claim NWSL Shield with comfortable win over Orlando |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/ol-reign/story/4759736/ol-reign-claim-nwsl-shield-with-comfortable-win-over-orlando |publisher=ESPN |access-date=7 October 2022 |date=2 October 2022 |archive-date=7 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007212924/https://www.espn.com/soccer/ol-reign/story/4759736/ol-reign-claim-nwsl-shield-with-comfortable-win-over-orlando |url-status=live }}
- NWSL Championship runner-up: 2014, 2015, 2023
- The Women's Cup: 2022{{cite web |title=OL Reign Claim 2022 Women's Cup Title with 2–1 Win over Louisville |url=https://www.king5.com/article/sports/ol-reign-claim-2022-womens-cup-title-with-2-1-win-over-louisville/281-02e341dc-0186-4c81-b6a1-50662c2a15a7 |publisher=King 5 |access-date=7 October 2022 |date=20 August 2022 |archive-date=8 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008000146/https://www.king5.com/article/sports/ol-reign-claim-2022-womens-cup-title-with-2-1-win-over-louisville/281-02e341dc-0186-4c81-b6a1-50662c2a15a7 |url-status=live }}
FFC Frankfurt
Melbourne City
Lyon
- Division 1 Féminine: 2018–19
- Coupe de France: 2018–19
- UEFA Women's Champions League: 2018–19{{Cite web |last=UEFA.com |title=History: Lyon 4-1 Barcelona {{!}} UEFA Women's Champions League 2018/19 Final |url=https://www.uefa.com/womenschampionsleague/match/2025485--lyon-vs-barcelona/ |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=UEFA |language=en}}
Individual
- FA WSL Club Player of the Year: 2011
- FA WSL Fans Player of the Year: 2011, 2012
- FA WSL Club Players' Player of the Year: 2012
- FA WSL Players' Player of the Year: 2012
- NWSL Most Valuable Player: 2021{{Cite web|date=2021-11-23|title=NWSL: A look at 2021 MVP Jess Fishlock's season|url=https://herfootballhub.com/jess-fishlock-nwsl-mvp-2021-season/|access-date=2021-12-29|website=Her Football Hub|language=en-GB|archive-date=29 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229134200/https://herfootballhub.com/jess-fishlock-nwsl-mvp-2021-season/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.olreign.com/news/jess-fishlock-named-2021-nwsl-mvp-presented-by-budweiser|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211116210630/https://www.olreign.com/news/jess-fishlock-named-2021-nwsl-mvp-presented-by-budweiser|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 November 2021|title=Jess Fishlock Named 2021 NWSL MVP, Presented by Budweiser|website=OL REIGN: WE ARE THE BOLD}}
- NWSL Best XI: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2021
- NWSL Second XI: 2016
- NWSL Team of the Month: 2x 2017
- NWSL Player of the Week: 2013, 2015, 2x 2017)
- W-League Best XI: 2012
- W-League Grand Final: Player of the Match: 2013 & 2017{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/w-league/perth-glory-and-melbourne-city-face-off-in-201617-wleague-grand-final/news-story/d9c56da4ce8d0494e50f262b1296ce9e|title=Re-live: Melbourne City defeat Perth Glory 2–0 in the 2016/17 W-League grand final|work=Fox Sports News|date=12 February 2017|quote=[Jess] Fishlock was named player of the match after a relentless performance in both attack and defence.|access-date=13 February 2017|archive-date=14 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170214151428/http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/w-league/perth-glory-and-melbourne-city-face-off-in-201617-wleague-grand-final/news-story/d9c56da4ce8d0494e50f262b1296ce9e|url-status=live}}
- W-League League Players Player of the Year: 2013
- W-League Club Players Player of the Year: 2013
- Welsh Footballer of the Year: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018{{cite web|last1=Bywater|first1=Alex|title=Real Madrid star Gareth Bale voted Wales player of the year for the fourthtime|url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/real-madrid-star-gareth-bale-7891938|publisher=Wales Online|access-date=7 June 2015|date=6 October 2014|archive-date=26 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426173749/https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/real-madrid-star-gareth-bale-7891938|url-status=live}}{{cite news |title=FAW Awards: David Brooks and Jess Fishlock named Players of the Year |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47658421 |access-date=20 December 2020 |work=BBC Sport |date=21 March 2019 |archive-date=8 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108000353/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47658421 |url-status=live }}
= Manager =
Melbourne City
- W-League Championship: 2016–17
See also
{{Portal|Women's association football|Sports|Association football|Biography|Wales}}
References
{{Reflist}}
Further reading
- Fan Hong, J. A. Mangan (2004), Soccer, Women, Sexual Liberation: Kicking Off a New Era, Taylor & Francis, {{ISBN|0-7146-8408-2}}
- Grainey, Timothy (2012), Beyond Bend It Like Beckham: The Global Phenomenon of Women's Soccer, University of Nebraska Press, {{ISBN|0-8032-4036-8}}
- Stead, Phil (2013), Red Dragons: The Story of Welsh Football, Y Lolfa, {{ISBN|1847714684}}
- Stewart, Barbara (2012), Women's Soccer: The Passionate Game, D&M Publishers Incorporated, {{ISBN|1-926812-60-3}}
External links
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- {{NWSL player|5d76f50c58f34b00a7bd574b12c70c94/jess-fishlock}} ([https://web.archive.org/web/20180610030202/http://www.nwslsoccer.com/players/jessica-fishlock archive])
- [https://www.reignfc.com/jess-fishlock Jess Fishlock] at Seattle Reign FC
- {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924030502/http://www.faw.org.uk/PlayerDisplay.ink?skip=23&squadno=49738&season=&seasonl=2014%2F2015&playertype=w |title=Wales player profile |date=dmy}}
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESZPho97Iac Seattle Reign video profile]
- {{Instagram|jessfishlock|Jess Fishlock}}
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