PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Thorns FC midfielders Tobin Heath and Allie Long and defender Emily Menges earned National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Best XI honors for the 2016 season, it was announced today.
Heath, 28, was named to her first NWSL Best XI after recording a goal and setting a new league record for assists (10) in 14 matches (13 starts) during the 2016 regular season. Heath was instrumental in all offensive aspects for the club, as she led the team in assists, shots on goal (18) and corner kicks taken (61).