Portland Thorns FC announced today that the club has signed Yazmeen Ryan and Hannah Betfort. The two players were picked by the Thorns in the 2021 NWSL Draft. Ryan was selected with the sixth overall pick and was the Thorns’ first pick of the draft. Betfort was the 37th overall pick in the draft.
Ryan signed a three-year contract with an option and Betfort signed a one-year contract with an option.
Ryan finished the 2020-21 season with seven goals and six assists and helped lead Texas Christian University to their first-ever Elite Eight appearance.