The first members of the Portland Thorns FC are sure to bring smiles to area fans.
Alex Morgan and Christine Sinclair, two stars of women’s soccer, were among the seven players assigned to Portland when the National Women’s Soccer League allocated 55 national team players to its eight franchises.
Also assigned to Portland were midfielder Tobin Heath (USA), defender Rachel Buehler (USA), goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc (Canada), defender Luz Saucedo (Mexico) and defender Marlene Sandoval (Mexico).
All three of the U.S. Women’s National Team players allocated to Thorns FC featured prominently in the United States’ run to a third straight Olympic gold medal during the London 2012 Olympics.
