 During the 2014 season , the Reign 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 13 – 0 – 3 record . The Reign finished first in the regular season clinching the NWSL Shield for the first time . 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 . Leroux finished the 2014 season with five goals in 22 games played . In March 2015 , it was announced that she was traded to Western New York Flash . 
