PORTLAND, Ore. – Following the conclusion of the 2016 National Women’s Soccer League regular season, three Portland Thorns FC players were named recipients of club awards for the 2016 campaign.
Highlighting this season’s list of award winners in the club’s fourth season are Thorns FC defender Emily Menges, forward Nadia Nadim and defender Emily Sonnett.
Most Valuable Player; Defensive Player of the Year; Supporters’ Player of the Year – Emily Menges
Voted by the executive staff and Thorns FC players and coaches, defender Emily Menges was selected as the team’s Most Valuable Player and Defensive Player of the Year for the 2016 season.