March 7, 2023 – National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) – Portland Thorns FC News Release
PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Thorns FC announced today that defender Chaylyn Hubbard and midfielder Sydney Pulver, who were in preseason training camp as non-roster invitees, are no longer with the club. Entering the preseason tournament, Thorns FC have a total of 27 players in preseason camp.
Portland will kick off the tournament on Sunday, March 12, against Racing Louisville FC; kickoff is set for 5 p.m. (Pacific) at Providence Park. Continuing play in the tournament, Thorns FC will take on the U.S. U-23s on March 15 before concluding the tournament against OL Reign on March 18. Both matches are set to begin at 7:30 p.m. (Pacific). None of the tournament matches will be streamed.
2023 Thorns FC Preseason Roster
Goalkeepers (3): Bella Bixby, Shelby Hogan, Lauren Kozal (DRAFT)
Defenders (9): Kelli Hubly, Meghan Klingenberg, Natalia Kuikka (INTL), Tegan McGrady, Emily Menges, Meaghan Nally, Gabby Provenzano, Reyna Reyes (DRAFT), Becky Sauerbrunn
Midfielders (7): Sam Coffey, Crystal Dunn, Olivia Moultrie, Taylor Porter, Rocky Rodríguez, Christine Sinclair, Hina Sugita (INTL)
Forwards (8): Janine Beckie, Natalie Beckman, Hannah Betfort, Izzy D’Aquila (DRAFT), Lauren DeBeau (DRAFT), Sophia Smith, Michele Vasconcelos, Morgan Weaver
Key:
INTL – International Player
DRAFT – 2023 NWSL Draft Pick
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