You know the season is getting near when rosters are released, and that’s exactly what your NWSL Champion Portland Thorns did today. They return a whopping 14 players from last year's championship team. Some of the players returning are top goal getters Hayley Raso and Christine Sinclair, Keeper of the Year Adrianna Franch, and NWSL Second XI selections: Lindsey Horan, Meghan Klingenberg, and Emily Menges.
There are also some fresh faces this season as the Thorns gear up to defend their crown. Brazilian international midfielder Andressinha, Australian international defender Ellie Carpenter and forward Caitlin Foord all join the team.