March 20, 2023 – National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) – Portland Thorns FC News Release
PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Thorns FC today announced their roster ahead of their first match of the 2023 season against the Orlando Pride on March 26 at Providence Park; kickoff is set for 2 p.m. (Pacific) on FOX 12 PLUS and Paramount+.
Portland will begin the opening week of the season with 24 players on their active roster. Thorns FC remain in contract negotiations with the fifth overall pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft defender Reyna Reyes, while forward Lauren DeBeau, who was drafted by the club in the second round of the 2023 NWSL Draft, is no longer with the team and her rights have been released. Janine Beckie has been added to the season-ending injury list.
Tickets for the March 26 home opener and future matches are on sale now at www.thornsfc.com/tickets. Fans interested in purchasing Thorns FC Annual Memberships for the 2023 season are encouraged to call the ticket office at (503) 553-5555 or email ticketsales@thornsfc.com.
2023 Thorns FC Roster (as of March 20)
Available Players: 24
Goalkeepers (3): Bella Bixby, Shelby Hogan, Lauren Kozal (DRAFT)
Defenders (8): Kelli Hubly, Meghan Klingenberg, Natalia Kuikka (INTL), Tegan McGrady, Emily Menges, Meaghan Nally, Gabby Provenzano, Becky Sauerbrunn
Midfielders (7): Sam Coffey, Crystal Dunn, Olivia Moultrie, Taylor Porter, Rocky Rodríguez, Christine Sinclair, Hina Sugita (INTL)
Forwards (7): Janine Beckie (SEI), Natalie Beckman, Hannah Betfort, Izzy D’Aquila (DRAFT), Sophia Smith, Michele Vasconcelos, Morgan Weaver
Key:
INTL – International Player
DRAFT – 2023 NWSL Draft Pick
SEI – Season-Ending Injury
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