2017 Portland Thorns FC season explained

Club:	Portland Thorns FC
Season:	2017
Manager:	Mark Parsons
Chairman:	Merritt Paulson
Stadium:	Providence Park Portland, Oregon (Capacity: 21,144)
Mgrtitle:	Head coach
Chrtitle:	President
League:	National Women's Soccer League
League Result:	2nd
League Topscorer:	Christine Sinclair (8 goals)
Cup1:	NWSL Playoffs
Cup1 Result:	Champions
Highest Attendance:	21,444 (September 30 vs. Chicago Red Stars)
Lowest Attendance:	14,471 (April 29 vs. Chicago Red Stars)
Largest Win:	4–0 (September 2 vs. Washington Spirit)
Largest Loss:	1–3 (June 17 vs. Sky Blue FC)
Prevseason:	2016
Nextseason:	2018
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Updated:	July 8, 2017

The 2017 Portland Thorns FC season was the team's and the league's fifth season of existence. The Thorns played in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), the top division of women's soccer in the United States. The Thorns had finished in first place in the 2016 season, but failed to advance from the semifinals in the 2016 NWSL playoffs. With a slogan of "Unfinished Business", they qualified for the NWSL playoffs as the 2nd ranked team in the 2017 regular season. In the playoffs, they defeated the Orlando Pride and then the North Carolina Courage to become 2017 NWSL Champions. It was their second championship, following the first in 2013.

This page covers from the day after the 2016 NWSL final to the day of the 2017 NWSL final.

Background

See also: 2016 Portland Thorns FC season.

Season review

Off-season

On October 17, 2016, defender Kat Williamson announced her retirement from soccer.

On October 19, 2016, Portland Thorns FC exercised contract options on goalkeeper Adrianna Franch; defenders Meg Morris and Katherine Reynolds; midfielders Celeste Boureille, Dagný Brynjarsdóttir, Amandine Henry, and Kendall Johnson; and forwards Nadia Nadim, Hayley Raso, and Mallory Weber. Goalkeeper Michelle Betos, defender Emily Menges, and midfielder Meleana Shim went out of contract and were extended new contract offers. Michelle Betos would later confirm on her Twitter account that she did not accept the offer, while Menges and Shim did.

On October 27, 2016, Tobin Heath, Lindsey Horan, Allie Long, Meghan Klingenberg and goalkeeper Adrianna Franch were called up for USA for two friendly matches against Romania.

On November 2, 2016, Emily Menges received her first USA call up due to Meghan Klingenberg suffering from a back injury.

On November 8, 2016, Portland Thorns FC head coach Mark Parsons signed a long-term contract extension. Director of goalkeeping Nadine Angerer also signed a contract extension.

On December 13, 2016, Tobin Heath was named U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year.

On December 15, 2016, Christine Sinclair was named Canadian Player of the Year.

On January 4, 2017, Tobin Heath, Lindsey Horan and Allie Long, Emily Sonnett and goalkeeper Adrianna Franch were called up by USA for an evaluation period for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup.

On January 12, 2017, Portland Thorns FC selected midfielders Rachel Hill and Caroline Flynn and forwards Savannah Jordan and Tyler Lussi from the 2017 NWSL College Draft.

On January 18, 2017, Portland Thorns FC acquired Orlando Pride's first-round and fourth-round 2018 NWSL College Draft picks for the rights to forward Rachel Hill, who was chosen by Portland in the 2017 NWSL College Draft.

On January 27, 2017, Amandine Henry was sent on a short-term loan to French side Paris Saint-Germain.

On February 8, 2017, Tobin Heath, Lindsey Horan and Allie Long, and defenders Meghan Klingenberg and Emily Sonnett were called up to the USA training camp ahead of the SheBelieves Cup.

On February 22, 2017, Portland Thorns FC re-signed defender Emily Menges and midfielder Meleana Shim.

On March 8, 2017, Portland Thorns FC traded two fourth round picks in the 2018 NWSL College Draft to the North Carolina Courage for goalkeeper Britt Eckerstrom.

Preseason

On March 13, 2017, Portland Thorns FC announced their 2017 preseason roster, which included 5 non-roster invites.

On March 26, 2017, Portland Thorns FC began their preseason tournament against the Chicago Red Stars. There would be no cards and a single goal from Nadia Nadim in the 26th minute from a converted penalty. Portland would go on to win their first preseason match 1–0.

On April 14, 2017, the Thorns signed defender Meghan Cox, who was an undrafted non-roster invitee to preseason camp.

April

On April 15, 2017, Portland Thorns FC hosted the Orlando Pride for the start of the 2017 NWSL campaign. In the 32nd minute, Nadia Nadim successfully converted a penalty kick after an Orlando handball in the box. In the 67th minute, Allie Long sent a cross to Christine Sinclair, who scored to put the Thorns up another goal. After the 2–0 win, they were tied for first place with Houston Dash and FC Kansas City.

On April 22, 2017, Portland Thorns FC went on the road for the first time to take on the North Carolina Courage, formerly the Western New York Flash, relocated and rebranded in the offseason. North Carolina won 1–0 on a late goal from Debinha in the 81st minute.

On April 29, 2017, the Thorns returned home to defeat the Chicago Red Stars 1–0 on a Nadia Nadim penalty kick after a Christen Press handball in the box.

Position at the end of April

May

Thorns FC opened May by hosting their rivals Seattle Reign FC. In the 1st minute, Seattle's Jess Fishlock scored a long-range shot from 24 yards out. In the 37th minute, Fishlock scored again but instead this time in Seattle's own net, equalizing Portland 1–1. Shortly after in the 29th minute, Merritt Mathias, with an assist from Rebekah Stott, put Seattle back up, 2–1, at the end of the first half. Portland equalized again with a goal from Allie Long, assisted by Meghan Klingenberg, in the 82nd minute. Both teams settled with a point from a final score of 2–2.

Position as of May 6

Competitions

Competition	Record								Started round	First match	Last match	Final position
NWSL	1	April 15, 2017	September 30, 2017	Second place
NWSL Playoffs	1	October 7, 2017	October 14, 2017	Winners
Total	NWSL Preseason Providence Park Preseason Tournament Regular season Matches The 2017 NWSL Regular Season schedule was released on March 1, 2017.^[1] On June 12, the league changed kickoff times for several matches to accommodate hydration breaks during television broadcasts and implemented new guidelines for playing in extreme heat, and also allowed teams to reschedule backup games for television to later kickoff times.^[2] ^[3] ^[4] Home/away results NWSL Playoffs Semifinal: Final: Following the win in the Final, the Thorns were crowned 2017 NWSL Champions.^[5] Club Stadiums Kits Primary kit The Thorns primarily wear red Nike Vapor match kit with gray shoulders, red shorts, and red socks. Providence Health & Services remains their kit sponsor as in past seasons. The Lifetime logo is printed in a white circle on the right sleeve, and the league logo is printed on the left sleeve. A 5th-anniversary logo is printed above the shirt's lower-left hemline.^[6] Secondary kit The Thorns' alternate kit are white Nike Laser shirts with black sleeve cuffs, white shorts, and white socks. This is unchanged from 2016, with the exception of the Lifetime logo printed in a red circle on the right sleeve and the 5th-anniversary logo.^[7] <				-- Replace with a better source when the Thorns actually wear these --> Squad information First team squad Last updated: September 2, 2017^[8] No. Name Nationality Positions Date of birth (age) Signed from Year with club (year signed) Goalkeepers 24 Adrianna Franch GK 12 November 1990 Avaldsnes IL 2 (2016) 33 Britt Eckerstrom GK 28 May 1993 North Carolina Courage 1 (2017) Defenders 2 Katherine Reynolds RB 14 September 1987 Washington Spirit 2 (2016) 4 Emily Menges CB 28 July 1992 2014 NWSL College Draft 4 (2014) 16 Emily Sonnett (FP) CB 25 November 1993 2016 NWSL College Draft 2 (2016) 25 Meghan Klingenberg (FP) LB 2 August 1988 Houston Dash 2 (2016) 32 Meg Morris LB / FW 11 May 1992 Sky Blue FC 2 (2016) Midfielders 7 Lindsey Horan (FP) CM 26 May 1994 Paris Saint-Germain 2 (2016) 10 Allie Long (FP) LW / CM 13 August 1987 New York Fury 5 (2013) 11 Dagný Brynjarsdóttir MF 10 August 1991 UMF Selfoss 2 (2016) 15 Kendall Johnson MF / DF 24 April 1991 Sky Blue FC 3 (2015) 17 Tobin Heath (FP) LW 29 May 1988 Paris Saint-Germain 5 (2013) 28 Amandine Henry CM 28 September 1989 Olympique Lyonnais 2 (2016) 30 Celeste Boureille MF 20 April 1994 UMF Selfoss 2 (2016) Forwards 9 Nadia Nadim CF / RW 2 January 1988 Sky Blue FC 2 (2016) 12 Christine Sinclair CF 12 June 1983 Western New York Flash 5 (2013) 14 Ashleigh Sykes FW 15 December 1991 Canberra United FC 1 (2017) 21 Hayley Raso FW / RW 5 September 1994 Washington Spirit 2 (2016) 26 Mallory Weber FW / CB 4 April 1994 2016 NWSL College Draft 2 (2016) 34 Tyler Lussi FW 26 January 1995 2017 NWSL College Draft 1 (2017) 13 Savannah Jordan FW 24 January 1995 2017 NWSL College Draft 1 (2017) (HG) = homegrown player (FP) = Federation player (Loan) = on loan (AP) = amateur player Player transactions National Team/Federation player allocation Date Player Positions played New/returning Notes Ref. April 5, 2017 LW Returning 2017 U.S. Women's National Team allocation process ^[9] April 5, 2017 CM Returning 2017 U.S. Women's National Team allocation process April 5, 2017 LB Returning 2017 U.S. Women's National Team allocation process April 5, 2017 CB Returning 2017 U.S. Women's National Team allocation process April 5, 2017 LW / CM Newly allocated 2017 U.S. Women's National Team allocation process Transfers in Date Player Positions played Previous club Fee/notes Ref. March 7, 2017 FW Sykes was added to the roster on June 13. ^[10] ^[11] March 8, 2017 GK ^[12] April 14, 2017 DF ^[13] Loans in Date Player Positions played Previous club Fee/notes Ref. Loans out Date Player Positions played Destination club Fee/notes Ref. October 20, 2016 Returned for the start of the 2017 season. ^[14] October 20, 2016 MF Returned for the start of the 2017 season. January 27, 2017 MF Returned for the start of the 2017 season. ^[15] Transfers out Date Player Positions played Destination club Fee/notes Ref. October 17, 2016 N/A Retired from soccer. ^[16] October 19, 2016 Jen Skogerboe Suwon FMC Option declined. ^[17] October 19, 2016 Michelle Betos Vålerenga Out of contract. Offered extended contract but declined. ^[18] Contract extensions Date Player Positions played Year with club (year signed) Notes Ref. October 19, 2016 Emily Menges 4 (2014) October 19, 2016 Meleana Shim 5 (2013) Player's rights purchased National Women's Soccer League College Draft Round (overall pick) Player Positions played Previous club Notes Ref. 2 (14) MF / FW UConn Huskies ^[20] 2 (18) FW Portland Thorns FC traded up to acquire the No. 18 overall selection from the North Carolina Courage, who picked up the No. 20 and No. 27 picks in exchange. 3 (21) FW Portland Thorns FC traded up to acquire the No. 18 overall selection from the North Carolina Courage, who picked up the No. 20 and No. 27 picks in exchange. 4 (40) MF The draft was held on January 12, 2017. Staff contract extensions Date Name Position Notes Ref. November 8, 2016 Mark Parsons Head Coach Re-signed long-term contract. ^[22] November 8, 2016 Nadine Angerer Director of goalkeeping Re-signed contract extension as Director of goalkeeping. National team participation Seven Thorns players have been called up to play for their national teams during this season. Team Players Positions of call-ups Ref. 5 ^[23] 5 4 4 ^[24] ^[25] ^[26] ^[27] 2 2 1 ^[28] Honors and awards NWSL Weekly Awards NWSL Player of the Week Week Result Player Ref 8 Lindsey Horan ^[29] 18 Hayley Raso NWSL 2017 Weekly Awards NWSL Goal of the Week Week Result Player Ref. 1 Christine Sinclair ^[30] 4 Allie Long ^[31] 8 Lindsey Horan ^[32] 11 Hayley Raso ^[33] 12 Hayley Raso ^[34] 20 Christine Sinclair NWSL 2017 Weekly Awards NWSL Save of the Week Week Result Player Ref. 3 Adrianna Franch ^[35] 4 Adrianna Franch ^[36] 5 Adrianna Franch ^[37] 8 Adrianna Franch ^[38] 15 Adrianna Franch NWSL 2017 Weekly Awards 16 Adrianna Franch NWSL 2017 Weekly Awards Other awards Award Player Result Ref. CONCACAF Female Goalkeeper of the Year Adrianna Franch ^[39] CONCACAF Best XI Lindsey Horan, Allie Long, Emily Menges Team Member NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year Adrianna Franch NWSL Best XI Adrianna Franch Team Member NWSL Second XI Lindsey Horan, Emily Menges Team Member Statistics Appearances No. Pos. Name NWSL NWSL Playoffs Total Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals 2 DF Katherine Reynolds< -- NWSL Apps --> 10 0 1< -- NWSL Reds --> 0< -- NWSL PO App --> 2 0 0< -- NWSL PO Reds --> 0< -- Total Apps --> 12 0 1< -- Total Reds --> 0 4 DF Emily Menges< -- NWSL Apps --> 23 0 0< -- NWSL Reds --> 0< -- NWSL PO App --> 2 0 0< -- NWSL PO Reds --> 0< -- Total Apps --> 25 0 0< -- Total Reds --> 0 6 MF Meleana Shim< -- NWSL Apps --> 6 0 0< -- NWSL Reds --> 0< -- NWSL PO App --> 0 0 0< -- NWSL PO Reds --> 0< -- Total Apps --> 6 0 0< -- Total Reds --> 0 7 MF Lindsey Horan< -- NWSL Apps --> 24 4 4< -- NWSL Reds --> 0< -- NWSL PO App --> 2 1 0< -- NWSL PO Reds --> 0< -- Total Apps --> 26 5 4< -- Total Reds --> 0 9 FW Nadia Nadim< -- NWSL Apps --> 16 6 1< -- NWSL Reds --> 0< -- NWSL PO App --> 2 0 0< -- NWSL PO Reds --> 0< -- Total Apps --> 18 6 1< -- Total Reds --> 0 10 MF Allie Long< -- NWSL Apps --> 21 2 1< -- NWSL Reds --> 0< -- NWSL PO App --> 2 0 0< -- NWSL PO Reds --> 0< -- Total Apps --> 23 2 1< -- Total Reds --> 0 11 MF Dagný Brynjarsdóttir< -- NWSL Apps --> 11 0 4< -- NWSL Reds --> 0< -- NWSL PO App --> 2 0 1< -- NWSL PO Reds --> 0< -- Total Apps --> 13 0 5< -- Total Reds --> 0 12 FW Christine Sinclair< -- NWSL Apps --> 24 8 3< -- NWSL Reds --> 0< -- NWSL PO App --> 2 1 0< -- NWSL PO Reds --> 0< -- Total Apps --> 26 9 3< -- Total Reds --> 0 13 FW Savannah Jordan< -- NWSL Apps --> 2 0 0< -- NWSL Reds --> 0< -- NWSL PO App --> 0 0 0< -- NWSL PO Reds --> 0< -- Total Apps --> 2 0 0< -- Total Reds --> 0 14 FW Ashleigh Sykes< -- NWSL Apps --> 15 1 1< -- NWSL Reds --> 0< -- NWSL PO App --> 2 0 0< -- NWSL PO Reds --> 0< -- Total Apps --> 17 1 1< -- Total Reds --> 0 15 MF Kendall Johnson< -- NWSL Apps --> 4 0 0< -- NWSL Reds --> 0< -- NWSL PO App --> 0 0 0< -- NWSL PO Reds --> 0< -- Total Apps --> 4 0 0< -- Total Reds --> 0 16 DF Emily Sonnett< -- NWSL Apps --> 24 3 2< -- NWSL Reds --> 0< -- NWSL PO App --> 2 1 0< -- NWSL PO Reds --> 0< -- Total Apps --> 26 4 2< -- Total Reds --> 0 17 MF Tobin Heath< -- NWSL Apps --> 2 0 1< -- NWSL Reds --> 0< -- NWSL PO App --> 2 0 0< -- NWSL PO Reds --> 0< -- Total Apps --> 4 0 1< -- Total Reds --> 0 19 MF Ashley Herndon< -- NWSL Apps --> 1 0 0< -- NWSL Reds --> 0< -- NWSL PO App --> 0 0 0< -- NWSL PO Reds --> 0< -- Total Apps --> 1 0 0< -- Total Reds --> 0 20 DF Kelli Hubly< -- NWSL Apps --> 2 0 0< -- NWSL Reds --> 0< -- NWSL PO App --> 0 0 0< -- NWSL PO Reds --> 0< -- Total Apps --> 2 0 0< -- Total Reds --> 0 21 FW Hayley Raso< -- NWSL Apps --> 22 6 6< -- NWSL Reds --> 0< -- NWSL PO App --> 2 1 1< -- NWSL PO Reds --> 0< -- Total Apps --> 24 7 7< -- Total Reds --> 0 24 GK Adrianna Franch< -- NWSL Apps --> 24 0 0< -- NWSL Reds --> 0< -- NWSL PO App --> 2 0 0< -- NWSL PO Reds --> 0< -- Total Apps --> 26 0 0< -- Total Reds --> 0 25 DF Meghan Klingenberg< -- NWSL Apps --> 23 0 1< -- NWSL Reds --> 0< -- NWSL PO App --> 2 0 0< -- NWSL PO Reds --> 0< -- Total Apps --> 25 0 1< -- Total Reds --> 0 26 FW Mallory Weber< -- NWSL Apps --> 15 1 1< -- NWSL Reds --> 0< -- NWSL PO App --> 0 0 0< -- NWSL PO Reds --> 0< -- Total Apps --> 15 1 1< -- Total Reds --> 0 27 DF Meghan Cox< -- NWSL Apps --> 10 2 2< -- NWSL Reds --> 0< -- NWSL PO App --> 0 0 0< -- NWSL PO Reds --> 0< -- Total Apps --> 10 2 2< -- Total Reds --> 0 28 MF Amandine Henry< -- NWSL Apps --> 21 3 4< -- NWSL Reds --> 0< -- NWSL PO App --> 2 1 1< -- NWSL PO Reds --> 0< -- Total Apps --> 23 4 5< -- Total Reds --> 0 30 MF Celeste Boureille< -- NWSL Apps --> 15 0 1< -- NWSL Reds --> 0< -- NWSL PO App --> 0 0 0< -- NWSL PO Reds --> 0< -- Total Apps --> 15 0 1< -- Total Reds --> 0 32 MF Meg Morris< -- NWSL Apps --> 1 0 0< -- NWSL Reds --> 0< -- NWSL PO App --> 0 0 0< -- NWSL PO Reds --> 0< -- Total Apps --> 1 0 0< -- Total Reds --> 0 33 GK Britt Eckerstrom< -- NWSL Apps --> 0 0 0< -- NWSL Reds --> 0< -- NWSL PO App --> 0 0 0< -- NWSL PO Reds --> 0< -- Total Apps --> 0 0 0< -- Total Reds --> 0 34 FW Tyler Lussi< -- NWSL Apps --> 3 1 0< -- NWSL Reds --> 0< -- NWSL PO App --> 0 0 0< -- NWSL PO Reds --> 0< -- Total Apps --> 3 1 0< -- Total Reds --> 0 Players who were transferred/waived from the club during active season or on loan Goalkeeper stats Player NWSL NWSL Playoffs Total width=41 width=41 width=41 width=41 width=41 width=41 width=41 width=41 width=41 width=41 width=41 width=41 24 Adrianna Franch 2160 20 0.83 80 180 1 0.50 5 2340 21 0.81 85 33 Britt Eckerstrom 0 0 n/a 0 0 0 n/a 0 0 0 n/a 0 TOTALS 2160 20 0.83 80 180 1 0.50 5 2340 21 0.81 85 Top scorers width=10 width=10 width=10 width=200 Player width=110 NWSL width=110 NWSL Playoffs width=110 Total 1 FW 12 Christine Sinclair 8 1 9 2 FW 21 Hayley Raso 6 1 7 3 FW 9 Nadia Nadim 6 0 6 4 MF 7 Lindsey Horan 4 1 5 5 DF 16 Emily Sonnett 3 1 4 MF 28 Amandine Henry 3 1 4 7 MF 10 Allie Long 2 0 2 Other Thorns with 1 goal each 3 0 3 Own goals by other teams 2 0 2 Total 37 5 42 Top assists width=10 width=10 width=10 width=200 Player width=110 NWSL width=110 NWSL Playoffs width=110 Total 1 DF 24 Meghan Klingenberg 6 1 7 2 FW 9 Nadia Nadim 3 1 4 3 FW 21 Hayley Raso 3 0 3 MF 7 Lindsey Horan 2 1 3 5 FW 7 Tyler Lussi 2 0 2 6 Others with 1 assist each 4 0 4 Total 20 3 23 Clean sheets width=10 width=10 width=245 Player width=110 NWSL width=110 NWSL Playoffs width=110 Total 1 24 Adrianna Franch 11 1 12 Total 11 1 12 Summary All statistics are for National Women's Soccer League games. Games played 26 Games won 16 Games drawn 5 Games lost 5 Goals scored 42 Goals conceded 21 Goal difference +21 Clean sheets 12 Yellow cards 33 Red cards 0 Most appearances 26 (4 players) Top scorer Christine Sinclair (9 goals) Top assister Meghan Klingenberg (7 assists) Top goalkeeper Adrianna Franch (0.81 goals-against average) Winning percentage 61.5% (16/26) See also 2017 National Women's Soccer League season External links

Notes and References

1. Web site: Thorns FC announce schedule for 2017 NWSL season. March 22, 2017. March 1, 2017.
2. Web site: NWSL announces new kickoff times for 2017 season. June 12, 2017. June 16, 2017. National Women's Soccer League.
3. Web site: NWSL announces new kickoff times for 23 games in effort to ensure player safety. June 12, 2017. June 16, 2017. Jamie. Goldberg. The Oregonian.
4. Web site: Reign FC Announce Time Change for July 1st Match Against Thorns FC. June 5, 2017. June 16, 2017. The Bold (Seattle Reign FC).
5. Web site: North Carolina Courage vs. Portland Thorns FC. NWSL Soccer. 2017-10-14. www.nwslsoccer.com. en. 2018-01-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20180630163112/http://www.nwslsoccer.com/games/info/1zmgly4g0gn64nk2dugbnx3e2. 2018-06-30. dead.
6. Web site: The 2017 Thorns FC Primary Kit. April 12, 2017. June 16, 2017. Portland Timbers.
7. Web site: Portland Thorns FC Nike 2017 Women's Replica Secondary Custom Jersey – White. June 16, 2017. Portland Thorns FC Official Online Store . https://web.archive.org/web/20170924230509/https://www.shopthornsfc.com/collections/jerseys2/products/4189. September 24, 2017. dead.
8. Web site: Portland Thorns FC Roster . Timbers.com . May 1, 2017. May 1, 2017.
9. Web site: Heath, Horan, Klingenberg, Sonnett return to Thorns FC as federation players; Allie Long named allocated U.S. federation player for 2017. Portland Thorns. April 6, 2017. April 6, 2017.
10. Web site: Thorns FC sign forward Ashleigh Sykes. March 22, 2017. March 7, 2017.
11. Web site: Ashleigh Sykes, Tyler Lussi participate in Portland Thorns training. June 13, 2017. June 16, 2017. Jamie. Goldberg. The Oregonian.
12. Web site: Thorns FC acquire goalkeeper Britt Eckerstrom from North Carolina Courage. March 22, 2017. March 8, 2017.
13. Web site: Thorns FC sign defender Meghan Cox. April 18, 2017. April 14, 2017.
14. Web site: Thorns FC loan forward Hayley Raso, midfielder Celeste Boureille to Australian club Canberra United. March 22, 2017. October 20, 2016.
15. Web site: Thorns FC midfielder Amandine Henry to join Paris Saint-Germain on short-term loan. March 22, 2017. January 27, 2017.
16. Web site: Thorns FC defender Kat Williamson announces retirement. Timbers.com. March 22, 2017. October 17, 2016.
17. Web site: Thorns FC exercise 2017 contract options on 10 players. Timbers.com. March 22, 2017. October 19, 2016.
18. Web site: Michelle Betos on Twitter. Twitter.com. March 23, 2017. February 10, 2017.
19. Web site: Thorns FC acquire 2018 first-round, fourth-round picks in 2018 NWSL College Draft from Orlando Pride. Timbers.com. March 22, 2017 . January 18, 2017 .
20. Web site: Complete 2017 NWSL College Draft Results. NWSLSoccer. March 22, 2017. January 12, 2017.
21. Web site: Tobin Heath named Assistant Youth Technical Director for Thorns FC Development Academy. Portland Timbers. May 25, 2017. May 25, 2017.
22. Web site: Thorns FC sign head coach Mark Parsons to long-term contract extension. Timbers.com. March 22, 2017. November 8, 2016.
23. Web site: Thorns FC's Lindsey Horan, Allie Long and Meghan Klingenberg named to U.S. Women's National Team roster for European friendlies. Timbers.com. May 25, 2017. May 25, 2017.
24. Web site: Five Thorns FC players named to U.S. Women's National Team roster for November friendly matches against Romania. Timbers.com. March 22, 2017 . October 27, 2016.
25. Web site: Five Thorns FC players named to U.S. Women's National Team roster for January training camp. Timbers.com. March 22, 2017 . January 4, 2017.
26. Web site: Thorns FC's Heath, Horan, Klingenberg, Long, Sonnett named to U.S. Women's National Team roster for training camp. Timbers.com. March 22, 2017. February 8, 2017.
27. Web site: Four Thorns FC players named to U.S. Women's National Team training camp roster for April Friendlies. Timbers.com. March 23, 2017. March 23, 2017.
28. Web site: Thorns FC defender Emily Menges added to U.S. Women's National Team roster for friendly matches against Romania. Timbers.com. March 22, 2017 . November 2, 2016.
29. Web site: Portland Thorns midfielder Lindsey Horan named NWSL Player of the Week. Goldberg. Jamie. June 7, 2017. OregonLive.com. June 13, 2017.
30. Web site: @NWSL: Vote for the #NWSL Goal of the Week! Who had Week 1's top save?. NWSL. Twitter.com. April 18, 2017. May 28, 2017.
31. Web site: @NWSL: Vote for the #NWSL Goal of the Week! Who had Week 4's top goal?. NWSL. Twitter.com. May 8, 2017. May 28, 2017.
32. Web site: LINDSEY HORAN – WEEK 8 – GOAL OF THE WEEK WINNER. June 6, 2017. NWSL. June 13, 2017.
33. Web site: Vote: Goal of the Week. National Women's Soccer League. Jacqueline. Purdy. www.nwslsoccer.com. July 3, 2017. July 3, 2017.
34. Web site: Sam Kerr, Lindsey Horan and Aubrey Bledsoe receive NWSL Week 12 honors. Adele. Jackson-Gibson. July 11, 2017. 25 May 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180526112600/http://www.excellesports.com/news/kerr-horan-bledsoe-nwsl-honors/. 26 May 2018. dead.
35. Web site: @NWSL: Week 3 #NWSL Save of the Week winner: @ADizzle23 of @ThornsFC!. NWSL. Twitter.com. May 2, 2017.
36. Web site: @NWSL: Vote for the #NWSL Save of the Week! Who had Week 4's best save?. NWSL. Twitter.com. May 8, 2017. May 28, 2017.
37. Web site: @NWSL: Vote for the #NWSL Save of the Week! Who had Week 5's best save?. NWSL. Twitter.com. May 15, 2017. May 28, 2017.
38. Web site: ADRIANNA FRANCH – WEEK 8 – SAVE OF THE WEEK WINNER. June 6, 2017. NWSL. June 13, 2017.
39. Web site: Adrianna Franch named 2017 CONCACAF Female Goalkeeper of the Year, three other players earn additional awards. Portland Timbers. 25 May 2018. December 19, 2017.