Seven Thorns FC players will be active during the current FIFA international break, with players from Australia (Ellie Carpenter, Hayley Raso) and Brazil (Andressinha) competing in qualifying tournaments for next summer’s World Cup in France.
Four other Thorns – Ana Crnogoru010deviu0107, Lindsey Horan, Christine Sinclair and Emily Sonnett – will take part in high-profile friendlies over the next week, with all four due to return to Portland head of the team’s home opener on April 15 against the Orlando Pride.