PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Thorns FC and midfielder Mana Shim have mutually agreed to part ways, it was announced today.
“We have a tremendous amount of respect for Mana and we are extremely appreciative of her contributions to this club over the past five seasons and wish her all the best,” said Gavin Wilkinson, general manager and president of soccer for Thorns FC. “Mana has been presented with an opportunity to play abroad and at this stage in the season, with every player competing for minutes on a deep roster, we want to allow her to pursue that option.