The Portland Thorns are set to unveil their new head coach on Monday, but the news appears to have already been broken.
A source familiar with the hire confirmed to Ryan Clarke of The Oregonian/Oregon Live that Mike Norris is set to be named the new head coach of the Thorns. Norris was a member of former head coach Rhian Wilkinson’s staff during the 2022 season, which saw the Thorns capture their third NWSL Championship.
BREAKING: The Portland Thorns will name Mike Norris as the club’s new head coach on Monday, The Oregonian/OregonLive has learned.