Thorns FC Exercise 2019 Contract Options on 14 Players

October 1, 2018 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Portland Thorns FC News Release

PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Thorns FC today announced that the club has exercised the 2019 contract options on 14 players.

The players whose options were exercised for the 2019 season are: goalkeepers Adrianna Franch and Britt Eckerstrom, defenders Elizabeth Ball, Ellie Carpenter, Kelli Hubly, Meghan Klingenberg and Katherine Reynolds, midfielders Celeste Boureille and Angela Salem and forwards Ana Crnogorcevic, Caitlin Foord, Tyler Lussi, Hayley Raso and Mallory Weber.

Forward Ifeoma Onumonu, midfielders Andressinha and Midge Purce and defender Emily Menges have been extended new contract offers with announcements pending.

Canada forward Christine Sinclair and U.S. midfielders Tobin Heath and Lindsey Horan and defender Emily Sonnett also remain on the roster.

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