game notes | thorns fc vs. boston breakers | may 16, 2015

PORTLAND THORNS FC GAME NOTES

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PORTLAND THORNS FC AT BOSTON BREAKERS

THORNS FC

1-3-0 (3pts)

VS.

BREAKERS

2-0-2 (8pts)

2015 SCHEDULE2015 NWSL RECORD: 2-0-2(Home: 2-0-1; Away: 0-0-1)

DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT BROADCAST/ATT.Sat., April 11 BOSTON BREAKERS W 4-1 13,386Sat., April 18 WESTERN NY FLASH W 1-0 13,148Sat., April 25 @Chicago Red Stars D 2-2 2,136

Sat., May 9 WASHINGTON SPIRIT D 2-2 14,236Sat., May 16 @Boston Breakers 1 p.m. portlandthornsfc.com

Sat., May 23 HOUSTON DASH 7 p.m. portlandthornsfc.comSat, May 30 @Washington Spirit 4 p.m. portlandthornsfc.com

Sat., June 6 @Houston Dash 5:30 p.m. portlandthornsfc.com

Fri., June 19 FC KANSAS CITY 7 p.m. portlandthornsfc.comFri., July 3 SKY BLUE FC 7 p.m. portlandthornsfc.comSat., July 11 @Sky Blue FC 4 p.m. portlandthornsfc.com

Wed., July 22 SEATTLE REIGN FC 7 p.m. portlandthornsfc.comSun., July 26 @Seattle Reign FC 4 p.m. portlandthornsfc.com

Wed., July 29 @Western NY Flash 4 p.m. portlandthornsfc.com

Wed., Aug. 5 BOSTON BREAKERS 7 p.m. portlandthornsfc.comSun., Aug. 9 CHICAGO RED STARS 7 p.m. portlandthornsfc.comWed., Aug. 12 @FC Kansas City 5 p.m. portlandthornsfc.com

Sat., Aug. 22 @Sky Blue FC 4 p.m. portlandthornsfc.com

Sun., Aug. 30 WASHINGTON SPIRIT 6 p.m. portlandthornsfc.comFri., Sept. 4 @Western NY Flash 4 p.m. portlandthornsfc.com

*dates and times subject to change

MATCH INFORMATIONDate: Saturday, May 16, 2015Kickoff: 1 p.m. (Pacific)Location: Soldiers Field Soccer Stadium (Allston, Mass.)Forecast: Partly Cloudy, 64 degrees

Referee: Christopher SpiveyAssistant Referees: Hagan Barnett, Kali LangevinFourth Official: Amilcar Sicaju

Webstream available via www.portlandthornsfc.com

NWSL WEEK 6 SCHEDULEThursday, May 14 TIME (PT) Western NY Flash at FC Kansas City 5 p.m.

Friday, May 15 TIME (PT) Chicago Red Stars at Houston Dash 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 16 TIME (PT) Portland Thorns FC at Boston Breakers 1 p.m. Sky Blue FC at Washington Spirit 4 p.m.

MATCH DAY PREVIEWRiding a four-match unbeaten streak, Portland Thorns FC travel to Allston, Mass. to face off against the Boston Breakers on Saturday, May 16, Soldiers Field Soccer Stadium; kickoff is set for 1 p.m. (Pacific).

Saturday’s match marks Portland’s second road contest of the 2015 season and Thorns FC play three of their next four matches on the road. During the month of May, Portland is 4-1-1 all-time in road matches, dating back to the 2013 season. The match on Saturday is also the only match Thorns FC play on the road during the regular season at Boston.

Thorns FC have scored two or more goals in three of their four matches to be-gin the 2015 season. When scoring two or more goals, Portland has a record of 17-1-4 all-time and are 6-0-1 all-time when scoring at least two goals in a road game.

AGAINST BOSTONSaturday’s match with Boston marks the second of three meetings this season between the two clubs, and Portland’s first match against the Break-ers on the road. Thorns FC opened the 2015 campaign with a 4-1 win against Boston at Providence Park as Long tallied a second-half brace and Shim and midfielder Sinead Farrelly added goals. Portland has found success scoring goals against Boston as of late, tallying 11 goals in the last three meetings. Goalkeeper Michelle Betos earned the start in goal in the season-opening match against Boston, recording six saves in the win. Shim tallied a goal and two assists in the match as she became the fifth player in Thorns FC history to record a multi-assist match.

FAST STARTFor a second consecutive season Thorns FC have opened their regular season campaign unbeaten in their first four matches, posting a record of 2-0-2. The club longest unbeaten streak to start a campaign came during the 2013 season as Portland opened its inaguarl season in the NWSL with a five-game unbeaten streak (4-0-1). Thorns FC longest unbeaten streak all-time stretched six games from July 4-23, 2014, posting a record of 2-0-4.

MIDFIELD PARTNERSHIPMidfielder Allie Long and Mana Shim have proved to be a lethal combo through the first four games of Portland’s NWSL season. Thorns FC have scored nine goals, seven of which of come off the foot of the dynamic pair, while four of the team’s seven assists, also from either Long or Shim. Notably, Shim has assisted on three of Long’s four goals, tallying a pair of assists in the last time the team faced Boston back on April 11 at Providence Park. Thorns FC have a record of 11-0-4 in regular-season NWSL matches since 2013 when either Long or Shim scores.

PORTLAND THORNS FC AT BOSTON BREAKERSSATURDAY, MAY 16, 2015

CATEGORICAL WON-LOST-TIED HEAD COACH PAUL RILEYPaul Riley begins his second season as Thorns FC head coach in 2015 after tak-ing over as the club’s head coach for the 2014 National Women’s Soccer League season on Dec. 10, 2013. Riley has compiled a lengthy head coaching career at the youth, collegiate and professional levels.

In his first season, Riley made several key acquistions, helping Thorns FC qualify for the 2014 NWSL Playoffs, one of just two teams to qualify for the postseason in each of the first two seasons of the league. Riley acquired Spain Women’s National Team midfielder and former Women’s Professional Soccer MVP Vero Boquete, 2013 FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year and Germany Women’s National Team goalkeeper Nadine Angerer and Australia Women’s National Team defender Steph Catley as Portland compiled a 10-8-6 record in Riley’s first season.

Previously serving as head coach of the Philadelphia Independence in Women’s Professional Soccer, Riley helped build the club into one of the best teams in the league reaching the WPS Championship match in each of the team’s two seasons. A two-time WPS Coach of the Year selection (2010, 2011), Riley compiled a 21-14-7 regular-season record in two seasons at the helm in Philadelphia, including a mark of 11-4-3 during the 2011 season.

Having coached at every level, Riley began his women’s coaching career with the Long Island Fury of the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) in 2005, leading the club to a national championship in its inaugural 2006 season and a second title in 2009. Riley was named WPSL Coach of the Year in 2009 and, most recently, coached the team during their 2013 WPSL campaign. With the advent of WPSL Elite in 2012, Riley took charge of the New York Fury, helping guide the club to the semifinal round of the playoffs.

A native of Liverpool, England, Riley has served as a youth coach and director of coaching for Long Island-based Albertson Soccer Club since 1994, helping build one of the most well-known youth devel-opment clubs in the Northeast.

Prior to coaching women’s soccer, Riley began his professional coaching career as head coach of the Long Island Rough Riders from 1998-2003, earning USL A-League Coach of the Year honors in 1999 and guiding the Rough Riders to the USL D3 Pro League championship in 2002.

At the collegiate level, Riley served as head coach of the LIU Post men’s soccer team from 1990-97, registering an 88-49-13 overall record and garnering New York Collegiate Athletic Conference (now East Coast Conference) Coach of the Year recognition five times (1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1997).

As a player, Riley spent a 10-year professional career in the Northeast with the Albany Capitals (1988), New Jersey Eagles (1989-92) and Long Island Rough Riders (1994-98).

A midfielder at Adelphi University from 1982-85, Riley holds the program’s all-time career record in assists (43). In his senior season in 1985, Riley recorded 47 points (15g, 17a) and helped lead the Panthers to a No. 24 national ranking. Third on the all-time list in career points (121), Riley was named to the Adelphi Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999.

Riley graduated from Adelphi in 1986 with a degree in journalism and English. He earned a master’s degree in marketing and advertising from LIU Post in 1989.

HOME ROAD OVERALLOverall: 2-0-1 0-0-1 2-0-2Day Games: 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0Night Games: 1-0-2 0-0-1 1-0-2On Grass: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0On Turf: 2-0-1 0-0-1 2-0-2Scoring First: 2-0-0 0-0-0 2-0-0Opponent Scoring First: 0-0-1 0-0-1 0-0-2One-Goal Games: 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0Leading at Half: 2-0-0 0-0-0 2-0-0Trailing at Half: 0-0-1 0-0-1 0-0-2Tied at Half: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Leading at 75’: 2-0-0 0-0-0 2-0-0Trailing at 75’: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Tied at 75’: 0-0-1 0-0-1 0-0-2Outshooting Opponent: 1-0-0 0-0-1 1-0-1Outshot by Opponent: 0-0-1 0-0-0 0-0-1Shots Even: 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0When Scoring 0 Goals: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0When Scoring 1 Goal: 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0When Scoring 2 Goals: 0-0-1 0-0-1 0-0-2When Scoring 3 Goals: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0When Scoring 4+ Goals: 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0When Allowing 0 Goals: 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0When Allowing 1 Goal: 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0When Allowing 2 Goals: 0-0-1 0-0-1 0-0-2When Allowing 3 Goals: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0When Allowing 4+ Goals: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Pacific Time Zone: 2-0-1 0-0-0 2-0-1Mountain Time Zone: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Central Time Zone: 0-0-0 0-0-1 0-0-1Eastern Time Zone: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Red-Red-Red Unis: 2-0-1 0-0-0 2-0-1Black-Black-Black Unis: 0-0-0 0-0-1 0-0-1Wednesday: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Friday: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Saturday: 2-0-1 0-0-1 2-0-2Sunday: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0April: 2-0-0 0-0-1 2-0-1May: 0-0-1 0-0-0 0-0-1June: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0July: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0August: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

THORNS FC MEDIA SOURCESTALK TIMBERSThe weekly radio talk show of the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer, “Talk Timbers,” airs on Wednesday at 6 p.m. PT on 750 The Game. “Talk Timbers” features interviews with club officials, coaches, Timbers and Thorns FC players and special guests. Tune in to the show live on 750 The Game or listen online at www.750thegame.com. Available podcasts can be downloaded at www.portlandtimbers.com/timbers-podcast-network. This week’s show featuers Thorns FC goalkeeper Michelle Betos.

AYO ARRIVALPortland’s newest signing arrived in the Rose City this week after finishing her season with Frauen Bundesliga club Turbine Potsdam. In her final match with the German side, Ayo netted her 10th goal of the season in a 3-1 victory over USV Jena. Genoveva (Ayo) Añonma ranks among the top scorers all-time in the history of the Frauen Bundesliga. In 113 Bundesliga games, Ayo scored 84 goals, while also adding 24 goals in 21 German Cup matches. A notable mention is the fact that all of Ayo’s goals have come during the run of play, none from the penalty spot. While Ayo may not be headed to Canada this summer she does have experience on the international level and is one of three current Thorns FC players, along with Alex Morgan and Christine Sinclair, to score in a FIFA Women’s World Cup. Ayo and Equatorial Guinea dropped all three matches in group play at the 2011 World Cup, but Ayo tallied both goals in a 3-2 loss against Australia.

SCOUTING THE BOSTONBoston (1-3-0, 3pts) suffered a 3-0 loss on the road against the Chicago Red Stars on the road on May 9. The Breakers lone win of the season came in their home opener against the Houston Dash on April 26. While most of Boston’s squad remains intact with the World Cup less than a month away, the Breakers will be without the services of goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, who is with the U.S. Women’s National Team. Jami Kranich made her NWSL debut in goal with Naeher away on international duty. Every goal the Breakers have tallied has come from a different player: forward Nkem Ezurike, Julie King, Morgan Marlborough and Stephanie McCaffrey all have scored this season. McCaffrey, Boston’s 2015 NWSL College Draft first-round pick, has recorded a goal and two assists this season and has played all but 11 minutes in the team’s first four matches. Midfielder Kristie Mewis is a threat to score for Boston, ranking first in the league in shots (16) and third in shots on goal (9). In the last meeting against Thorns FC in Portland, McCaffrey tallied a second-half goal for Boston in a 2-1 loss.

LONGEST INDIVIDUAL STREAKS

PLAYERSConsecutive Games with Goal: ...................................... 4, Shim, July 14-31, 2013Consecutive Games with Assist: ................................... 4, Catley, July 13-23, 2014Consecutive Games with Point: .........................4, 5x (last: Long, April 11-present)Consecutive Games with Shot: ....................... 13, Morgan, June 21, 2014-presentConsecutive Games with SOG: ....................... 12, Morgan, June 21- Aug. 17, 2014 Consecutive Games with Corner Kick: .......13, Long, June 21, 2014-April 11, 2015Consecutive Games with Offside: ...................... 7, Morgan, April 21-May 25, 2013Consecutive Games with Foul Com.: ....6, 2x (last: Brooks, July 13-Aug. 17, 2014)Consecutive Games with Foul Suff.: .................. 8, Morgan, April 13-May 25, 2013Consecutive Games with Caution: ................................ 4, Heath, July 14-31, 2013Consecutive Games with Ejection: ..................... 1, 2x (last: Angerer, June 7, 2014)Consecutive Starts: .............................. 46, Marshall, April 13, 2013-Aug. 17, 2014Consecutive Minutes: .............................1871, Williamson, April 13-Aug. 10, 2013

GOALKEEPERSScoreless Streak (minutes): ............................ 225, LeBlanc, May 16-June 6, 2013Consecutive Shutouts: .............. 2, 3x (last: Angerer, Aug. 17, 2014-April 18, 2015)Consecutive Starts: ...........................................12, LeBlanc, June 6-Aug. 17, 2013Consecutive Minutes in Goal:........................1080, LeBlanc, June 6-Aug. 17, 2013

INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-GAME HIGHSPLAYERSGoals: .........................................................3, Sinclair vs. July 20, 2014 vs. Boston

Assists: ............................................2, 5x (last: Morgan, July 20, 2014 vs. Boston)

Points: ......................................... 6, 2x (last: Sinclair vs. July 20, 2014 vs. Boston)

Shots: .............................................................11, Sinclair, Aug. 10, 2014 at Boston

Shots on Goal: ..................................................7, Sinclair, Aug. 10, 2014 at Boston

Corner Kicks: ............................................ 12, Long, May 21, 2014 vs. Western NY

Offsides: ...................................4, 2x (last: Morgan, May 16, 2013 vs. Sky Blue FC)

Fouls Committed: ........................................6, Long, May 24, 2014 vs. Sky Blue FC

Fouls Suffered:......................................5, Boquete, June 15, 2014 vs. Washington

Cautions/Yellow Cards: ..1, 42x (last: Van Hollebeke, May 9, 2015 vs. Washington)

Ejections/Red Cards: ................. 1, 2x (last: Angerer, June 7, 2014 vs. Western NY)

GOALKEEPERSShots Faced: ..........................................10, LeBlanc, Aug. 10, 2013 at Western NY Saves: ....................................................10, LeBlanc, Aug. 10, 2013 at Western NY

Goals Allowed: ................................ 5, Angerer, July 27, 2014 at Seattle Reign FC)

MILESTONE WATCHMidfielder Mana Shim played in her 40th career match for Thorns FC on May 9 against the Washington Spirit. She becomes one of four players in club history to have appeared in 40 or more games along with midfielder Allie Long, defender Nikki Marshall and forward Christine Sinclair. Shim also inches closer to becom-ing one of just five players to score 10 or more goals in a Thorns uniform. Shim sits alone in fifth place with eight goals. Additionally, Shim moved into a tie with Long for second-place in career assists (7). Long now ranks as Portland’s career leader in several categories after Saturday’s game against Washington. Most notably, Long became Thorns FC’s all-time career leader in points (38), while she moved into a tie with Sinclair for career goals (16). She will likely claim the top spot on the list for career starts this weekend (48) and surpass Marshall in that category as well.

LONG AT THE TOP OF HER GAME Midfielder Allie Long is tied for the league lead with four goals in four games this season for Thorns FC. The midfielder has registered a goal or an assist in all four of Portland’s matches this season. Last time against Boston, Long tallied a brace. Among the top goal 10 goal scorers in the NWSL season, Long has the highest shots on goal percentage (73), while also leading the league in shots on goal (11).


LAST MATCH RECAPFor a second-straight match, Portland rallied from a two-goal deficit early in the match to secure a 2-2 draw against the Washington Spirit on May 9 at Provi-dence Park. Midfielder Mana Shim opened the scoring for Thorns FC in the 29th minute, collecting the rebound from forward Sarah Jackson’s initial shot that was saved. Early in the second half, midfielder Allie Long scored her fourth goal in four games, receiving a through ball in space from Shim and finishing over the top of Washington Spirit goalkeeper Kelsey Wys to level the match. Several players made their season and NWSL debuts in the match. Forward Hanna Terry made her first appearance for Thorns FC in 2015, while forward Kelsey Haycook and defender Alyssa Kleiner made their NWSL debut. Forward Sarah Jackson earned her first NWSL start, while midfielder Taylor Comeau started for a second consecutive match.

THORNS AT THE WORLD CUPThorns FC will be well represented at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada this summer. To date, seven players from four different countries have been named to their respective countries roster for the upcoming tournament. Forward Alex Morgan and midfielder Tobin Heath will represent the United States; forward Christine Sinclair, midfielder Kaylyn Kyle and defender Rhian Wilkinson will represent Canada on their home soil, while the most recent selec-tions to their rosters will be first time attendees at the World Cup in England Women’s National Team forward Jodie Taylor and Australia Women’s National Team defender Steph Catley. Germany is set to announce it’s official roster on May 24. Goalkeeper Nadine Angerer was named to a provisional roster for Ger-many that wil be training in Switzerland. The team will also play a final match against Switzerland on May 27 before departing for Canada. The U.S. has an upcoming match against Mexico on May 17, while Canada and England face off on May 29 and Australia hosts Vietnam on May 12.

Height: 5-9 DOB: 11/10/78Birthplace: Lohr am Main, GermanyPronunciation: Ahn-ger-erAcquired: Signed, 01/13/14Last NWSL win: 04/18/15 POR vs. WNYLast NWSL shutout: 04/18/15 POR vs. WNY

2015: Appeared in three matches posting a record of 1-0-2, recording 10 saves, before departing for World Cup duty ... Made her first start of the 2015 campaign, making two saves and earning a clean sheet in a 1-0 win against Western New York on April 18. 2014: Named to the 10-player short list for the FIFA Ballon d’Or ... Appeared in 22 matches (all starts) for Portland in her first season with the club ... Logged 1,917 minutes in goal, third most in the NWSL ... Ranked fourth in the league in saves (74) and shutouts (4) ... Finished the season with eight wins, ranking her fifth in the NWSL ... Recorded a season-high seven saves in back-to-back matches against Houston on May 14 and Western New York on May 21 ... Stopped a penalty kick May 14 at Houston and Aug. 10 at Boston ... Made her Thorns FC debut April 12, recording two saves and earning her first NWSL shutout in a 1-0 road win at Houston ... Following the NWSL season with Portland went on loan to the Brisbane Roar, starting and playing in eight matches for the club.

INTERNATIONALHas earned 137 caps with the Germany Women’s National Team. 2015: Recorded a shutout in a 4-0 win against Brazil on April 8 ... Started against Sweden in the opening group match of the Algarve Cup on March 4. 2014: Named to the 10-player short list for the FIFA Ballon d’Or ... Helped Germany qualify for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, finishing on top of Group 1 with a record of 10-0-0 in group play ... Appeared in four of Germany’s five matches during group play for 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying ... Posted shutouts against Slovenia (April 10) and Ireland (Sept. 17) ... Played in three international friendlies, including a 2-1 win against Canada on June 18 and a 2-1 victory over Sweden on Oct. 29.

NADINE ANGERER - GK1

Height: 5-6 DOB: 08/01/1989Hometown: McKinney, TexasAcquired: Trade with Western New York, 11/06/14Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: 04/11/15 POR vs. BOS

2015: Has started four consecutive matches (April 11 - May 9) ... Started and played 45 minutes, helping Thorns FC keep a clean sheet in a 1-0 win against Western New York on April 18 ... One of four Thorns FC players to start in the 2015 home opener and Portland’s inagural 2013 home opener ... Tallied her first career NWSL and point on midfielder Sinead Farrelly’s opening goal against Boston in the 21st minute. 2014: Traded to Western New York in April as part of move to acquire midfielder Vero Boquete ... Appeared in 21 matches, making 20 starts in her second NWSL season. 2013: Portland’s first ever draft pick, selected eighth overal in the 2013 NWSL College Draft ... One of three players to start all 22 regular-season matches ... Finished the regular season ranked second on the team in minutes (1,944), the most of any rookie on the roster ... Started both of the team’s NWSL playoff games ... Played 800 consecutive minutes at center back without committing a foul (April 21-June 6). 2012: Part of an Ottawa Fury side that won the 2012 USL W-League championship ... Appeared in 12 matches for the club, leading all players in minutes played (1,046) ... Started and played all 120 minutes in a 4-3 penalty-kick win against the Pali Blues in the W-League championship game on July 29, 2012 ... Registered her only point of the season, an assist, on June 23, 2012, in a 10-0 win over the London Gryphons.

INTERNATIONAL2011: Attended a week-long training camp with the U.S. U-23 Women’s National Team in January at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.

Height: 5-7 DOB: 07/28/92Birthplace: Garden City, N.Y.Pronunciation: men-GUESSAcquired: Selected with the No. 25 overall pick in the 2014 NWSL College Draft, 01/17/14Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

2015: Has started and played all 90 minutes in 12 straight matches, dating back to a 7-1 win against FC Kansas City on July 13, 2014. 2014: Appeared in 23 regular-season matches during her rookie campaign (22 starts) ... Made her Thorns FC and professional debut April 12, helping the team record a shutout in a 1-0 road win at Houston.

INTERNATIONAL2013: Called into camp with the U.S. U-23 Women’s National Team from Dec. 14-21, 2013.

EMILY MENGES - D2

KAT WILLIAMSON - D5Height: 5-8 DOB: 01/26/94Birthplace: Melbourne, AustraliaAcquired: Signed, 02/17/14Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: 07/23/14 POR @ WAS

2015: Will join Thorns FC after Australia concludes competition at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. 2014: Returned on loan to the Melbourne Victory of the Australian W-League, guiding the Victory to the semifinals of the W-League playoffs ... Started and played all 90 minutes at the Internationl Women’s Club Championships against TBD TBD ... Appeared in 14 regular season matches (13 starts) for the club after arriving midseason ... Named to the NWSL Second XI ... Selected as Thorns FC’s Newcomer of the Year ... Registered five assists as a defender ... Tallied an assist in four consecutive matches from July 13 - 23, establishing a club record for assists in consecutive games ... Recorded her first assist and point for the club in a 7-1 win against FC Kansas City on July 13 ... Made her Thorns FC debut June 7 against the Western New York Flash, earning the start and playing all 90 minutes.

INTERNATIONALHas earned 32 international caps with the Australia Women’s National Team. 2015: Started and played the full 90 minutes against Austria (4/7) and Scotland (4/9) ... Started all four matches for Australia at the Cyprus Cup ... Started and played the first half in Australia’s opening match of 2015, a 2-1 victory of Korea DPR on Feb. 9. 2014: Guided Australia to a runner-up finish at the 2014 Asian Cup, qualifying the Matildas for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup ... Started and played all 90 minutes in four of Australia’s five matches during FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying ... Helped lead Australia to a seventh-place finish at the 2014 Cyprus Cup.

STEPH CATLEY - D4


Height: 5-5 DOB: 11/16/89Birthplace: Havertown, Pa.Pronunciation: shih-nade far-leeAcquired: Trade with FC Kansas City, 01/13/14Last NWSL goal: 04/11/15 POR vs. BOSLast NWSL assist: 04/18/15 POR vs. WNY

2015: One of three players to have started and played 90 minutes in the team’s first four matches this season ... Tallied her first career Thorns FC and NWSL assist on Allie Long’s game-winning goal in 1-0 win against Western New York on April 18 ... Started and logged 90 minutes, scoring her first career Thorns FC goal, and the second of her NWSL career, in a 4-1 win against Boston (4/11). 2014: Appeared in 17 matches (16 starts) during the regular season ... Started 11 consecutive matches from May 14 - July 9 ... Made her Thorns FC debut April 12, playing all 90 minutes of a 1-0 road win at Houston. 2013: Signing with FC Kansas City for the inaugural NWSL season, she scored one goal in 16 regular-season appearances for head coach Vlatko Andonovski’s side ... Tallied her only goal of the season on April 26, 2013, in a 2-0 win over Seattle Reign FC ... Started and played 90 minutes in two UEFA Women’s Champions League matches for Cyprus club Apollon Limassol in Oct. 2013 ... Scored the game-tying goal for Apollon Limasson in a second-leg match against Neulengbach on Oct. 16, 2013 ... 2012: Played for WPSL Elite side New York Fury ... Reg-istered six goals in five UEFA Women’s Champions League matches for Apollon Limassol, including a hat-trick in a 21-0 rout of Albanian side Ada ... 2011: Was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2011 WPS Draft by the Philadelphia Independence ... Tallied one goal and one assist in 14 regular-season games ... Scored her first career goal, the game-winner, in a 2-1 win over Western New York on July 9, 2011.

INTERNATIONALHas appeared at the U-15, U-17, U-20 and U-23 levels for the United States.

SINEAD FARRELLY - M7

Height: 5-8 DOB: 08/13/87Birthplace: Huntington, N.Y.Acquired: Signed, 01/31/13Last NWSL goal: 05/09/15 POR vs. WSHLast NWSL assist: 04/25/15 POR @ CHI

2015: Registered at least one point (3g, 1a) for a fourth straight match, tallying the game-tying goal in a 2-2 draw against Washington on May 9 ... Became Thorns FC’s all-time career leader in points (37) and tied for first with forward Christine Sinclair in career goals (16) with her goal on May 9 ... Moved into a tie for first-place in career starts for Portland (46), tied with Nikki Marshall against Washington on May 9 ... Became Thorns FC’s all-time career leader in appearances (47) and minutes played (4,033) against the Chicago Red Stars on April 25 ... Tallied the game-winning goal, her third goal in two matches, against Western NY in a 1-0 win on April 18 ... Recorded her second career brace in Portland’s 2015 season opening, 4-1 win against Boston (4/11). 2014: Appeared in 22 matches (20 starts) during the regular season ... Named NWSL Second XI ... Finished the season tied for fourth in the NWSL in goals (9) ... Led the league with 113 corner kicks ... Tallied three assists ... Started 27 consecutive regular-season games for Thorns FC dating back to the 2013 campaign ... Scored a goal in three consecutive games to begin the season (April 12-26) ... Became the fifth different Thorns FC player to score a goal in consecutive games ... Tallied her first career brace in a 7-1 win against FC Kansas City on July 13 ... Was perfect from the penalty spot (4-for-4).

INTERNATIONAL2014: Appeared in four matches (two starts) for the U.S. Women’s National Team ... Earned her first international cap, coming in as a second-half sub in a 1-1 draw against Canada on May 8 ... Started in her first match in a 1-0 win against France, logging 90 minutes, on June 14 ... Started and played 60 minutes, registering her first career assist in a 2-2 draw with France on June 16.

Height: 5-5 DOB: 04/19/89Birthplace: Kuso, Equatorial GuineaAcquired: Signed, 02/24/15Pronunciation: EYE-oLast NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

2014-15: Appeared in 18 matches with Turbine Potsdam in her final season with the club ... Recorded nine goals and seven assists ... Logged 203 minutes in three German Cup games, tallying a goal and an assist. 2013-14: Appeared in 28 matches, across all compe-titions, tallying 19 goals and five assists ... Registered two goals and three assists, helping guide Potsdam to the semifinals of the 2013-14 UEFA Women’s Champions League ... Scored in the semifinal round in a 4-2 loss to eventual champions VfL Wolfsburg ... Ranked third in the Frauen Bundesliga with 16 goals. 2012-13: Guided Turbine Potsdam to a second-place finish in the Frauen Bundesliga, recording 12 goals and four assists ... Scored four goals in five matches in the German Cup ... Appeared in two UEFA Women’s Champions League matches, scoring in the second leg in the Round of 32 in a 5-1 win over Standard Liege. 2011-12: Led Turbine Potsdam to the Frauen Bundesliga title in her first season with the club, while leading the league in scoring with 22 goals, becoming the first non-German player to win the award as the top goal scorer in league history ... Scored three goals during UEFA Women’s Champions League play, helping lead Potsdam to the semifinals ... Tallied a brace in a 10-0 win over Glasgow City in the Round of 16.

INTERNATIONALThe Equatorial Guinea Women’s National Team captain at the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Anonma started all three matches during the group stage, scoring three goals ... Has 32 international caps and 18 goals for her home country’s squad ... Led her team to the Af-rican Women’s Championship title in 2008 and 2012 ... Named African Women’s Footballer of the Year in 2012.

AYO A„ONMA - F8 ALLIE LONG - M10

Height: 5-4 DOB: 09/25/91Hometown: Honolulu, HawaiiAcquired: Trade with Houston, 01/17/14Pronunciation: mah-nahLast NWSL goal: 05/09/15 POR vs. WSHLast NWSL assist: 05/09/15 POR vs. WSH

2015: Tallied a goal and an assist in Portland’s 2-2 draw against the Washington Spirit on May 9 ... Scored the game-tying goal in the 47th minute of a 2-2 draw, her second goal of the season, against Chicago on April 25 ... Tallied a goal and two assists against Boston on April 11, becoming the fifth Thorns FC player to register a multi-assist game. 2014: Appeared in 14 regular-season matches (seven starts) ... Registered two assists ... Tallied an assist as a substitute in a 7-1 win against FC Kansas City on July 13. 2013: Named the team’s 2013 Newcomer of the Year after tallying five goals and two assists in 19 appear-ances (17 starts) during her first professional season in 2013.

INTERNATIONAL2014: Helped lead the U.S. Under-23 Women’s National Team to the Six Nations Tournament championship, scoring a goal in a 2-1 win over Norway in the final. 2013: Was invited to training camp with the U.S. Under-23 Women’s National Team in December. 2012: Selected to the roster for a three-game trip to Norway with the U.S. U-23 Women’s National Team in June ... Appeared in both matches for the U-23s in the Three Nations Tournament (June 15 vs. Sweden, June 17 vs. Norway) as the United States won the competition.

MANA SHIM - M6


Height: 5-7 DOB: 10/06/88Birthplace: Saskatoon, Sask.Acquired: National Team Allocation, 01/14/2015Last NWSL goal: 08/03/13, SEA @CHILast NWSL assist: 07/17/14, HOU vs. WAS

2015: Made her Thorns FC debut as a second-half sub in a 1-0 win against Western New York on April 18 ... Was part of the 18 for Thorns FC’s home opener on April 11 against Boston. 2014: Appeared in two games for the Boston Breakers before being traded to the Houston Dash ... Played in 19 matches (18 starts), logging 1,626 minutes ... Tallied two assists. 2013: Appeared in 21 matches (19 starts), scoring three goals for Seattle Reign FC ... Logged 1,752 minutes on the pitch ... Tallied one game-winning goal.

INTERNATIONALHas 95 international caps and five goals with the Canada Women’s National Team. 2015: Has appeared in three matches, including one start for Canada ... Appeared as a second-half substitute in a 1-0 loss against France on April 9. 2014: Played in six matches, making three starts. 2013: Appeared in 16 matches (7 starts), scoring one goal ... Recorded the game-tying goal in a 1-1 draw against France on April 4. 2012: Won a bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics, playing in six games (two starts) during the tournament ... Played in 22 matches (12 starts) ... Started three of five matches during 2012 Olympic qualifying, scoring one goal in a 5-1 win against Costa Rica on Jan. 23. 2011: Played in 23 matches (21 starts), scoring three goals ... Started all three matches during group played at the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Germany ... Tallied assists in consecutive matches on Jan. 21 and Jan. 23 ... Scored her first international goal in a 1-1 draw against Switzerland on May 15 ... Scored in a 2-0 win over Korea DPR on June 14 ... Tallied her third goal of the year as a second-half substitute at the Pan American Games in a 2-1 win against Colombia on Oct. 25.

KAYLYN KYLE - D11Height: 5-9 DOB: 06/12/83Birthplace: Burnaby, B.C.Acquired: National Team Allocation, 01/11/13 Last NWSL goal: 04/25/15 POR @ CHILast NWSL assist: 07/13/14 POR vs. KC

2015: Became Thorns FC’s all-time goal scoring leader (16) with a tally in a 2-2 draw against Chicago on April 25 ... Made her season debut, entering the match in the 70th minute against Western NY on April 18. 2014: Appeared in 23 regular-season matches (22 starts) ... Recorded seven goals and one assist ... Led the NWSL in shots (77) and shots on goal (40) ... Named NWSL Player of the Week after scoring the first hat-trick in Thorns FC history in a 6-3 win against Boston on July 20 ... Set a Thorns FC single-game record for points (6) against Boston on July 20. 2013: Named the team’s Most Valuable Player for 2013 ... Named to the NWSL Best XI Second Team ... Ranked second on the team in scoring with eight goals and two assists (18pts) ... Started 20 of the team’s 22 regular-season games ... Named the NWSL Player of the Month for April ... Recorded the club’s first-ever goal, a game-tying penalty kick in the 67th minute, in a 1-1 draw against FC Kansas City on April 13

INTERNATIONALThe Canada Women’s National Team captain has 222 international caps and 153 goals.2015: Tallied two goals and an assist, appearing in all four matches at the Cyprus Cup as she helped lead Canada to the championship match of the tournament ... Named MVP of BaoAn Cup, recording three goals and one assist during the three-game tournament in China. 2014: Named BMO Canadian Player of the Year for the 12th consecutive year (13th time overall) ... Appeared in all 11 matches, playing every minute in 2014 ... Recorded the game-tying goal in a 1-1 draw against Sweden on Nov. 26.

CHRISTINE SINCLAIR - F12

Height: 5-7 DOB: 07/02/89Birthplace: San Dimas, Calif. Acquired: National Team Allocation, 01/11/13 Last NWSL goal: 08/17/14 POR vs. SEALast NWSL assist: 07/20/14 POR vs. BOS

2015: Started and played 75 minutes in a 4-1 win against Boston (4/11) ... One of four players to start in the 2015 home opener and Thorns FC’s inagural home opener in 2013. 2014: Appeared in 14 regular-season matches (13 starts) after recovering from an ankle injury ... Recorded six goals and four assists ... Ranked third in the NWSL in shots on goal (36) and sixth in shots (56) ... Tallied her first brace for the club, one of five players to ac-complish this feat, earning her NWSL Player of the Week honors in a 6-1 win at Washington on June 21 ... Finished with a goal and two assists in a 6-3 win against Boston on July 20, becoming the first player in club history to record multiple multi-assist games in her NWSL career ... Scored the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory against Seattle Reign FC on Aug. 17 to help Thorns FC secure a berth in the NWSL Playoffs ... Made her season debut on June 7 against the Western New York Flash.

INTERNATIONALHas 84 caps and 51 goals (10th on U.S. all-time scoring list) with the U.S. Women’s National Team. 2015: Became the 10th player in USWNT history to score 50 goals, recording the game-winning goal in the 25th minute of a 1-0 win over England on Feb. 13 ... Has ap-peared in seven matches (all starts), tallying two goals ... Returned to the field for the first time since October 2014, starting and playing all 90 minutes in a 2-0 loss against France on Feb. 18. 2014: Made seven appearances (four starts) for the United States, recording five goals and four assists ... Started the first two matches of the CONCACAF Champion-ships, tallying the game-winning assist on Abby Wambach’s goal in the opening match of the tournament (1-0 W vs. Trinidad & Tobago), but was ruled out for the remainder of the tournament following an ankle injury.

ALEX MORGAN - F13Height: 5-4 DOB: 05/17/86Birthplace: Birkenhead, EnglandAcquired: Trade with Washington, 1/16/15Last NWSL goal: 07/23/14 WSH vs. PORLast NWSL assist: 07/17/14 WSH @ HOU

2015: Earned her first start for Portland, playing 90 minutes in a 1-0 win against Western New York on April 18 ... Made her Thorns FC debut as a second-half substitute in Thorns FC’s home opener, a 4-1 win against Boston (4/11). 2014: A NWSL Second Xi selection in her first season with the Washington Spirit ... Ranked tied for third in the league with 11 goals ... Appeared in 21 matches (19 starts), logging 1727 minutes ... Scored four game-winning goals ... Talied a pair of assists ... Named NWSL Player of the Week for Week 6, registering a brace in a 3-2 win over Western New York. 2013-14: Led the W-League in scoring with 10 goals in 12 matches with Sydney FC ... Scored three braces ... Helped Syd-ney FC qualify for the W-League semifinals, falling 3-2 to eventual champions, Melbourne Victory. 2013: Appeared in 10 matches, scoring 10 goals for Goteborg in the Swedish Dalmallsvenskan on loan from Birmingham City.

INTERNATIONALHas eight caps and four goals with the England Women’s National Team.2015: Tallied her fourth career international goal in a 2-1 win over China PR on April 9 ... Scored her first international goal, a hat-trick, in 3-0 win against Australia at the Cyprus Cup ... Started and played 81 minutes in a 1-0 loss against the United States on Feb. 13. 2014: Made her national team debut in March 8, 2014 in a 4-0 win over Sweden .. Appeared as a subsitute against Germany on Nov. 23 ... Entered as a substitute during England’s World Cup qualifying match against Wales.

JODIE TAYLOR - F14


Height: 5-5 DOB: 08/26/85Birthplace: Del Mar, Calif.Acquired: National Team Allocation, 01/11/13 Pronunciation: van HALL-ah-beckLast NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: 07/04/14 POR vs. CHI

2015: Started and played 74 minutes against the Washington Spirit on May 9 ... Started Portland’s season-opening, 4-1 win against Boston (4/11) ... One of four players to start the 2015 home opener and the inagural home opener in 2013. 2014: Appeared in 12 regular-season matches (nine starts) ... Named Thorns FC’s Community Player of the Year ... Returned from injury after missing the first nine games of the season and made her season debut as a substitute against the Western New York Flash on June 7 ... Played in the offsea-son with Iga FC in Japan’s Nadeshiko League, helping the club win its relegation playoff to remain in the top division. 2013: Named to the NWSL Best XI Second Team ... Named the Thorns FC Defender of the Year ... Started and played the full 90 minutes in 20 of the team’s 22 regular-season games, finishing the year with two assists.

INTERNATIONALHas 113 international caps and five goals with the U.S. Women’s National Team.2015: Started and played all 90 minutes in a 0-0 draw against Iceland at the Algarve Cup on March 9. 2014: Appeared in four matches, making three starts ... Started and played at 90 minutes in a 3-0 win against Korea DPR on March 12 at the Algarve Cup ... 2013: Earned her 100th cap on March 6 against Iceland at the Algarve Cup in Portugal ... 2012: Played in 31 of the USA’s 32 matches, starting 26, and had one goal and four assists, doubling her career assist total to that point.

RACHEL VAN HOLLEBEKE - D16Height: 5-5 DOB: 04/24/91Birthplace: Portland, Ore.Acquired: Trade with Sky Blue FC, 01/14/15Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: 04/11/15, POR vs. BOS

2015: Started and logged 90 minutes against the Washington Spirit on May 9 ... Made her Thorns FC debut, starting and logging 90 minutes in a 4-1 victory against Boston (4/11) ... Tallied her third career NWSL assist, and her first for Thorns FC, on midfielder Mana Shim’s game-winning goal in the 38th minute. 2014: Appeared in 15 matches (12 starts) in her second season with Sky Blue FC ... Signed with Western Sydney Wanderers at the conclu-sion of the 2014 NWSL season ... Started and played in seven matches for the Wanderers. 2013: Selected as the 12th overall pick in the 2013 NWSL College Draft by Sky Blue FC ... Started all 22 matches during her rookie campaign, tallying two assists ... Featured in Sky Blue FC’s playoff semifinal against Western New York on Aug. 23. 2012: Played with the Colorado Rush of the W-League.

INTERNATIONALHas youth international experience for the United States at the U-23 and U-20 levels ... Part of the U-23 player pool in 2013 ... Helped the U.S. U-20 squad to the 2010 CONCACAF Women’s title ... Started all four matches, playing the full 90 minutes, for the United States at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in 2010.

Height: 5-9 DOB: 02/25/88Birthplace: New York, N.Y.Acquired: Trade with Boston, 01/17/14Pronunciation: bay-tohsLast NWSL win: 04/11/15 POR vs. BOSLast NWSL shutout: 06/15/14 POR vs. WAS

2015: Earned her third career win for Thorns FC against Boston on April 11, recording six saves ... Made her third career start and fourth appearance for Thorns FC in Portland’s 4-1 win against Boston. 2014: Made three appearances (two starts) in her first season with the club, logging 243 minutes ... Started and earned her first NWSL win and shutout against Washington on June 15 ... Registered a season-high four saves and earned the win in goal June 21 against Washington ... Made her Thorns FC debut, playing 63 minutes against the Western New York Flash on June 17 ... Spent the offseason playing with Danish club Fortuna Hjorring ... Appeared in seven matches, helping guide the club to the Round of 16 in Champions League play ... Started three of four mathces in the Champions League ... Appeared in seven total matches with the club. 2013: Made seven appearances (all starts) for Seattle in the first half of the inaugural NWSL season ... Made 34 saves for Seattle ... Loaned to Cyprus club Apollon Limassol following the season and appeared in two Round of 32 2013-14 UEFA Women’s Champions League matches for the team ... Traded to Boston in November with midfielder Kristie Mewis ... 2012: Made five appearances for Apollon Limassol during the 2012-13 UEFA Women’s Champions League tournament, recording three shutouts ... Helped lead the New York Fury to the WPSL Elite semifinals.

MICHELLE BETOS - GK18

KENDALL JOHNSON - D15

Height: 5-6 DOB: 05/29/88Birthplace: Morristown, N.J.Acquired: National Team Allocation, 01/11/13Last NWSL goal: 08/31/13 POR @ WNY (PLAYOFFS)Last NWSL assist: 07/31/13 POR vs. SBFC

2015: Started the first three matches of the regular season, logging 269 minutes, before departing for USWNT residency in preparation for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. 2014: Joined Thorns FC in July after finishing her season with Paris Saint-Germain in France ... Appeared in five matches (all starts) during the regular season ... Made her season debut July 4 in a 2-2 draw at home against the Chicago Red Stars, starting and playing 85 min-utes. 2013: Joined Thorns FC in mid-July following the completion of her season with Paris Saint-Germain in France ... Named the NWSL championship game Most Valuable Player for her performance in a 2-0 win over Western New York on Aug. 31 ... Tallied the go-ahead goal on a 30-yard free kick in the championship match ... Finished the regular season with three assists in seven appearances (all starts) ... Tallied goals in consecutive NWSL playoff matches ... Recorded her first goal for Thorns FC in a 3-2 win at FC Kansas City in the semi-finals of the NWSL Playoffs on Aug. 24 ... Registered her first two career NWSL assists in a 3-3 draw against Chicago on July 28 ... Made her first appearance for Thorns FC, starting and playing 90 minutes in a 1-1 draw against Western New York on July 14.

INTERNATIONALHas 90 international caps with the United States Women’s National Team, scoring 11 goals.2015: Has appeared in five matches, earning two starts for the United States ... Appeared as a second-half subsitute in the team’s most recent match; a 4-0 win against New Zealand on April 4. 2014: Made 16 appearances (10 starts) for the USWNT ... Played in four matches (three starts) during the CONCACAF Women’s Championships, helping the USWNT qualify for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup ... Recorded two goals and two assists ... Registered a brace in a 5-0 win over Guatemala during qualification.

TOBIN HEATH - M17


Height: 5-5 DOB: 07/28/92Birthplace: Pointe-Claire, QuebecPronunciation: REE-inAcquired: National Team Allocation, 01/14/2015Last NWSL goal: 08/17/13, BOS @ WNYLast NWSL assist: 07/27/13, BOS @WAS

2015: Made her Thorns FC debut, playing the second half in a 1-0 win against the Western New York Flash on April 18. 2014: Signed with the Laval Comets of the USL W-League, making four appearances for the club. 2013: Appeared in 14 matches (11 starts) with the Boston Breakers, recording two goals and an one assist. 2012: Led LSK Kvinner to the league title in the Norwegian Toppserien. 2010: Played for LSK Kvinner in Norway. 2009: Played Team Strommen (now LSK Kvinner) ... Came on as a second-half sub in pool play during Champions League pool play against Everton ... Helped guide Team Strommen to the Norway Cup Final. 2008: Guided Team Strommen to a second-place finish in the Toppserien and a spot in the Norway Cup final. 2003-05: Played for the Ottawa Fury of the USL W-League ... Won the league scoring title in 2005 with 13 goals ... Ranked tied for second in the league with 12 assists ... Named to the 2005 W-League Championship All-Tournament Team ... Named to the 2004 W-League Championship All-Tournament Team ... Selected to the 2003 W-League All-Star Team.

INTERNATIONALHas 163 international cap with the Canada Women’s National Team, playing for Canada in each of the last three FIFA Women’s World Cups (2003, 2007, 2011). 2015: Has started and played seven matches, guiding Canada to the final of the 2015 Cyprus Cup. 2014: Appeared in 10 matches (all starts) for Canada, logging 827 minutes ... Became the third player to record 150 caps for the Canada Women’s National Team, starting and playing 80 minutes against England in the Cyprus Cup ... Tallied a pair of assists in a 3-0 win against Finland at the Cyprus Cup. 2013: Played in 15 matches (12 starts), logging 910 minutes.

RHIAN WILKINSON - D22Height: 5-7 DOB: 07/30/92Birthplace: Montreal, QuebecAcquired: Signed, 02/26/15Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

2015: Made her NWSL and Thorns FC debut as a second-half substitute in a 4-1 win against Boston on April 11. 2014: Played professionally with Åland United in Finland ... Ap-peared in 14 matches, logging 1,189 minutes ... Recorded three goals and seven assists ... Competed in the qualifying round of 2014-15 UEFA Women’s Champions League. 2009-13: During and after college played with the Laval Comets of USL W-League ... Helped guide the team to the league title in 2013.

INTERNATIONALCompeted with the U-20 Women’s Canadian National Team, appearing in three games at the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, while she also spent time playing with Canada’s U-23 Women’s National Team.

SARAH ROBBINS - M21

Height: 5-9 DOB: 04/13/92Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pa.Pronunciation: nee-MICKAcquired: Signed, 04/09/14Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

2015: Started and played 90 minutes in back-to-back matches against Western New York (4/18) and Chicago (4/25) ... Appeared as a second-half substiute in a 4-1 win against Boston on April 11. 2014: Placed on the disabled list on July 24 ... Started the first 10 regular-season matches for Thorns FC ... Made her Thorns FC and professional debut April 12, helping the team record a shutout in a 1-0 road win at Houston.

COURTNEY NIEMIEC - D25


Height: 5-5 DOB: 11/29/90Birthplace: Santa Monica, Calif.Acquired: Signed, 07/25/14Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

2015: Appeared in her first match of the season for Thorns FC, playing 20 minutes in a substitute role against the Washington Spirit on May 9. 2014: Played with Apollon Limassol in Cyprus during the offseason ... Made two appearances, logging 147 minutes during the Round of 32 in UEFA Women’s Champions League play ... Appeared in her first profes-sional match as a second-half substitute July 27 at Seattle Reign FC ... Made her NWSL and Thorns FC debut as an amateur player on June 15 against Washington, coming on as a second-half sub.

HANNA TERRY - F28


Height: 5-4 DOB: 12/13/86Birthplace: Camarillo, Calif.Acquired: Trade with Western New York, 11/06/14Last NWSL goal: 06/7/14, WNY @ PORLast NWSL assist: 07/05/14, WNY @ HOU

2015: One of three Thorns FC players to play all 90 minutes in each of the club’s first four matches this season, earning her a fourth consecutive start against the Washington Spirit on May 9 ... Surpassed 4,000 minutes for her NWSL career in a 2-2 draw at Chicago on April 25, starting and playing 90 minutes for a third straight match ... Started her second consecutive match, playing 90 minutes in a 1-0 shutout win against the Western New York Flash on April 18 ... Made her Thorns FC debut, starting and playing 90 minutes in a 4-1 against the Boston Breakers, her 45th career NWSL appearance, on April 11. 2014: With the Western New York Flash was one of nine players in the NWSL to appear in all 24 matches (23 starts) during the regular season ... Ranked seventh in the league in minutes played (2,036) ... Recorded three goals and two assists ... Tallied the game-winning goal in a 5-0 win against Thorns FC on June 7 ... Talied the Flash’s lone goal in a 2-1 loss to Portland on May 21. 2013: Started and played in 20 matches for the Flash in route the NWSL regular-season championship ... Started in both of Western New York’s playoff matches, helping leading the Flash to the 2013 NWSL Championship match ... Scored one goal, the game winner in a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Red Stars on May 24.

INTERNATIONALAppeared in a pair of matches for the U-17 U.S. National Team in 2003 against Canada and Germany.

MCCALL ZERBONI - M77Height: 5-7 DOB: 12/04/91Birthplace: Scottsdale, Ariz.Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

2015: Earned her first career start for Thorns FC, playing 81 minutes against the Wash-ington Spirit on May 9 ... Made her NWSL debut against the Chicago Red Stars on April 25, entering the match in the 90th minute.

COLLEGEPlayed in all 22 games during her senior season in 2013 at Santa Clara University, helping guide the Broncos to one of their best seasons in the last decade, advancing to the Sweet Sixteen at the 2013 NCAA Tournament before falling in penalty kicks to Virginia Tech. As a senior, Jackson recorded three goals and four assists, earning honorable mention All-West Coast Conference accolades. As a youth international, Jackson participated in the U.S. U-17 National Team camp in 2008.

SARAH JACKSON - F20

Height: 5-6 DOB: 07/21/93Birthplace: Los Gatos, Calif.Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

2015: Earned her second consecutive start, playing 70 minutes against the Washington Spirit on May 9 ... Started and played 59 minutes, making her NWSL debut in a 2-2 draw on the road against the Chicago Red Stars on April 25.

COLLEGELed the University of California to its 11th consecutive NCAA Tournament berth during her senior season (2014), tallying a team-leading eight goals and six assists. During her career with the Golden Bears (2011-14), Comeau played 84 games, recording 10 goals and 11 as-sists. As a senior, Comeau started 21 of 22 games, recording three game-winning goals and earned NSCAA second-team All-Pacific region honors.

TAYLOR COMEAU - D26Height: 5-4 DOB: 12/03/91Birthplace: Bellevue, Wash.Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

2015: Named to the game-day roster for Thorns FC’s match against the Washington Spirit on May 9.

COLLEGELed the University of California to its 11th consecutive NCAA Tournament berth during her senior season (2014), tallying a team-leading eight goals and six assists. During her career with the Golden Bears (2011-14), Comeau played 84 games, recording 10 goals and 11 as-sists. As a senior, Comeau started 21 of 22 games, recording three game-winning goals and earned NSCAA second-team All-Pacific region honors.

KATE BENNETT - M23


Height: 5-9 DOB: 04/01/93Birthplace: Las Vegas, Nev.Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

2015: Made her NWSL debut, entering the match as a substitute in the 74th minute against Washington on May 9.

COLLEGECompeted at Santa Clara University from 2011-14 and helped guide the Broncos to an NCAA Tournament berth in 2013 as well as the program’s 10th West Coast Conference (WCC) championship as a junior. Kleiner appeared in 77 games during her career at Santa Clara, recording three assists during the 2013 campaign. As a senior in 2014, Kleiner appeared in 12 games.

ALYSSA KLEINER - D30Height: 5-9 DOB: 04/19/93Birthplace: Point Pleasant, N.J. Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

2015: Made her NWSL debut in the 81st minute against the Washington Spirit on May 9 ... Was in the 18 for Thorns FC’s home opener against the Boston Breakers on April 11.

COLLEGEA two-time NSCAA All-American at La Salle University, holds multiple program records for the Explorers. During her career from 2011-14, Haycook established all-time career records for goals (60) and points (142). The 2014 Atlantic 10 Conference Most Valuable Player, Haycook set La Salle women’s soccer’s single-season record for goals (20) during her senior season, tied for third most in the NCAA, and points (43) while leading the Explorers to an NCAA Tournament berth.

KELSEY HAYCOOK - F29

Height: 5-11 DOB: 10/27/92Birthplace: Woodside, Calif.Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

2014: Had a brief stint with second-Division Icelandic club KR Reykjavik.

COLLEGEPosted a record of 41-19-13 in goal in four seasons at the University of California-Berkley ... Amassed 279 saves in 78 games to become Cal’s all-time saves leader, and also ranks third in program history for career shutouts (20.3) ... In the classroom, Kruger was a three-time Pac-12 All-Academic selection as a member of the Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District Second Team ... As a youth international, Kruger participated in the U.S. U-23 National Team camp.

EMILY KRUGER - GK19

NO POS PLAYER GP GS MIN G A P SH SOG CK OFF FC FS C E10 M Allie Long 4 4 358 4 1 9 15 11 7 9 5 6 0 06 M Mana Shim 4 4 337 3 3 9 7 4 1 0 3 4 0 07 M Sinead Farrelly 4 4 360 1 1 3 4 2 0 2 5 6 0 012 F Christine Sinclair 2 1 110 1 0 2 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 05 D Kat Williamson 4 4 315 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 015 M/D Kendall Johnson 4 3 301 0 1 1 5 2 0 0 2 7 0 02 D Emily Menges 4 4 360 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 077 M McCall Zerboni 4 4 360 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 6 5 0 017 M Tobin Heath 3 3 269 0 0 0 8 2 4 0 4 1 0 025 D Courtney Niemiec 3 2 183 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 016 D Rachel Van Hollebeke 2 2 164 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 026 M Taylor Comeau 2 2 129 0 0 0 3 1 0 3 0 0 0 014 F Jodie Taylor 2 1 105 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 1 0 0 020 F Sarah Jackson 2 1 82 0 0 0 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 013 F Alex Morgan 1 1 75 0 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 022 D Rhian Wilkinson 1 0 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 028 F Hanna Terry 1 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 030 D Alyssa Kleiner 1 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 029 F Kelsey Haycook 1 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 021 M Sarah Robbins 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 011 M/D Kaylyn Kyle 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 04 D Steph Catley 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 08 F Ayo Añonma 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Own goals received 0 Thorns FC 4 360 9 7 23 57 27 13 22 31 37 2 0 Opponents 4 360 5 3 13 42 21 13 5 42 31 2 0

NO POS GOALKEEPER GP GS MIN SH SV GA GAA SHO PG PA W L T1 GK Nadine Angerer 3 3 270 14 10 4 1.33 1 0 0 1 0 218 GK Michelle Betos 1 1 90 7 6 1 1.00 0 0 0 1 0 0 Own goals allowed 0 Thorns FC 4 360 21 16 5 1.25 1 0 0 2 0 2 Opponents 4 360 25 16 9 2.25 0 0 1 0 2 2

REGULAR-SEASON STATISTICS

THORNS FC TEAM STATISTICS

SCORING 1 2 TThorns FC 5 4 9Opponents 4 1 5

CORNERS 1 2 TThorns FC 4 9 13Opponents 10 3 13

SHOTS 1 2 TThorns FC 25 32 57Opponents 25 17 42

OFFSIDES 1 2 TThorns FC 11 11 22Opponents 2 3 5

SOG 1 2 TThorns FC 13 14 27Opponents 11 10 21

YELLOW CARDS 1 2 TThorns FC 1 1 2Opponents 2 0 2

FOULS COM. 1 2 TThorns FC 12 19 31Opponents 20 22 42

RED CARDS 1 2 TThorns FC 0 0 0Opponents 0 0 0


GAME-BY-GAME BOX SCORES

THORNS FC 4 vs. BOSTON BREAKERS 1April 11, 2015 • Providence Park (Portland, Ore.) • Att: 13,386

SCORINGPOR - Farrelly (Williamson) 21, Shim (Johnson) 38, Long (Shim) 71, Long (Shim) 72 • BOS - McCaffrey (Schoepfer) 63

STATS Shots Saves Fouls Offsides Corners POR 12 3 5 0 4 BOS 10 4 9 3 7

LINEUPGK Betos, D Van Hollebeke, D Williamson (c), D Menges, M Heath, M Farrelly, M Zerboni, M Johnson, M Shim (Niemiec, 87), M Long (Robbins, 88), F Morgan (Taylor, 75)

Subs not used: GK Angerer, F Terry, F Haycook

Referee: Margaret DomkaWeather: Mostly Cloudy, 50 degrees


THORNS FC 1 vs. WESTERN NEW YORK FLASH 0April 18, 2015 • Providence Park (Portland, Ore.) •Att: 13,148

SCORINGPOR - Long (Farrelly) 22 • WNY - none

STATS Shots Saves Fouls Offsides Corners POR 8 2 10 5 0 WNY 8 2 11 0 1

LINEUPGK Angerer, D Niemiec, D Williamson (c) (Wilkinson, 46), D Menges, M Heath (Kyle, 90+1), M Farrelly, M Zerboni, M Johnson, M Shim (Sinclair, 70), M Long, F Taylor

Subs not used: GK Betos, F Morgan, F Terry, M Robbins

Referee: Karen AbtWeather: Sunny, 75 degrees

THORNS FC 2 at CHICAGO RED STARS 2April 25, 2015 • Benedictine University Sports Complex (Lisle, Ill.) • Att: 2,136

SCORINGPOR - Sinclair (Long) 29, Shim 47 • CHI - Press (Chalupny) 4, Press (DiBernardo) 8

STATS Shots Saves Fouls Offsides Corners POR 11 3 12 3 5 CHI 8 6 12 3 2

LINEUPGK Angerer, D Niemiec, D Williamson (c), D Menges, M Heath, M Farrelly, M Zerboni, Comeau (Johnson, 59), M Shim (Jack-son, 90), M Long, F Sinclair

Subs not used: GK Betos, F Terry, D Van Hollebeke

Referee: Levi RippyWeather: Windy, 45 degrees

THORNS FC 2 vs. WASHINGTON SPIRIT 2May 9, 2015 • Providence Park (Portland, Ore.) • Att: 14,236

SCORINGPOR - Shim 28, Long (Shim), 51 • CHI - Dunn 3, Ordega 14

STATS Shots Saves Fouls Offsides Corners POR 15 5 6 8 6 WSH 17 5 8 1 3

LINEUPGK Angerer, D Van Hollebeke (Kleiner, 74), D Williamson (c), D Menges, M Comeau (Terry, 70), M Farrelly, M Zerboni, M Johnson, M Shim, M Long, F Jackson (Haycook, 81)

Subs not used: GK Betos, M Bennett, M Robbins

Referee: Elvis MahmutovicWeather: Sunny, 82 degrees

THORNS FC GAME-BY-GAMEThorns FC GP MIN G A P SH SOG CK OFF FC FS C EApril 11 vs. Boston 1 90 4 4 12 23 9 2 6 3 10 0 0April 18 vs. Western NY 1 90 1 1 3 8 3 0 5 10 9 1 0April 25 at Chicago 1 90 2 1 5 11 8 5 3 12 11 0 0May 9 vs. Washington 1 90 2 1 3 15 7 6 8 6 7 1 0 Totals 4 360 9 7 23 57 27 13 22 31 37 2 0

* - all stats NWSL play only

Opponents GP MIN G A P SH SOG CK OFF FC FS C EBoston 1 90 1 1 3 9 7 7 1 11 3 1 0Western NY 1 90 0 0 0 8 2 1 0 11 10 0 0Chicago 1 90 2 2 6 8 5 2 3 12 12 1 0Washington 1 90 2 0 4 17 7 3 1 8 6 0 0

Totals 4 360 5 3 13 42 21 13 5 42 31 2 0

Thorns FC GP MIN SH SV GA GAA SHO PG PA W L TApril 11 vs. Boston 1 90 7 6 1 1.00 0 0 0 1 0 0April 18 vs. Western NY 1 90 2 2 0 0.00 1 0 0 1 0 0April 25 at Chicago 1 90 5 3 2 2.00 0 0 0 0 0 1May 9 vs. Washington 1 90 7 5 2 2.00 0 0 0 0 0 1

Totals 4 360 21 16 5 1.25 1 0 0 2 0 2

Opponents GP MIN SH SV GA GAA SHO PG PA W L TBoston 1 90 8 4 4 4.00 0 0 0 0 1 0 Western NY 1 90 3 2 1 1.00 0 0 0 0 1 0Chicago 1 90 7 5 2 2.00 0 0 0 0 0 1Washington 1 90 7 5 2 2.00 0 0 1 0 0 1

Totals 4 360 25 16 9 2.25 0 0 1 0 2 2


THORNS FC GOAL CHART

GOAL SCORERS

KEY

10 Long 46 Shim 37 Farrelly 112 Sinclair 1

Total 9

Right foot (4) RLeft foot (3) LHeader (1) HBody (0) BFree kick (0) FPenalty kick (0) P

PENALTY KICKS

PENALTY KICKS

DATE MIN OPP PLAYER GOALKEEPER RESULT5/9 66th WSH Long Wys Saved

FOR:

DATE MIN OPP PLAYER GOALKEEPER RESULTAGAINST:

SCORING BREAKDOWNHOME (3 games)Minute 0-15 16-30 31-45 46-60 61-75 76-90 TOTALThorns FC 0 3 1 1 2 0 7Opponents 2 0 0 0 1 0 3

ROAD (1 games)Minute 0-15 16-30 31-45 46-60 61-75 76-90 TOTALThorns FC 0 1 0 1 0 0 2Opponents 2 0 0 0 0 0 2

* - all stats NWSL play only

MISCELLANEOUS STATS

Quickest Goal: 33 seconds; McDonald, July 17, 2014 at ChicagoQuickest Goal Against: 2’; Ezurike, May 28, 2014 at BostonGame-Winning Goals after 75’: 86’; Shim, July 21, 2013 at BostonGame-Tying Goals after 75’:Multi-Goal Games: 9x, (Last: Long, vs. Boston Breakers, April 11, 2015)Multi-Assist Games: 5x, (Last: Shim, vs. Boston Breakers, April 11, 2015)Hat Tricks: Sinclair, July 20, 2014 vs. Boston Breakers Opp. Multi-Goal Games: 8x, (Last: Press, April 25 at Chicago Red Stars)Opp. Hat Tricks: Reeves, May 28, 2014 at Boston


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# PLAYER POS HT DOB HOMETOWN COLLEGE1 Angerer, Nadine GK 5-9 11/10/1978 Lohr am Main, Germany n/a8 Añonma, Ayo F 5-5 04/19/1989 Kuso, Equatorial Guinea n/a18 Betos, Michelle GK 5-9 02/25/1988 New York, N.Y. Georgia23 Bennett, Kate M 5-4 12/03/1991 Bellevue, Wash. Washington4 Catley, Steph D 5-8 01/26/1994 Melbourne, Australia n/a26 Comeau, Taylor D 5-6 07/21/1993 Los Gatos, Calif. California7 Farrelly, Sinead M 5-5 11/16/1989 Havertown, Pa. Virginia29 Haycook, Kelsey F 5-9 04/19/1993 Point Pleasant, N.J. La Salle17 Heath, Tobin M 5-6 05/29/1988 Morristown, N.J. North Carolina20 Jackson, Sarah F 5-7 12/04/1991 Scottsdale, Ariz. Santa Clara15 Johnson, Kendall D 5-5 04/24/1991 Portland, Ore. Portland30 Kleiner, Alyssa D 5-9 04/01/1993 Las Vegas, Nev. Santa Clara19 Kruger, Emily GK 5-11 10/27/1992 Woodside, Calif. California11 Kyle, Kaylyn D 5-7 10/06/1988 Saskatoon, Sask. University of Saskatchewan10 Long, Allie M 5-8 08/13/1987 Huntington, N.Y. North Carolina1 Menges, Emily D 5-7 07/28/1992 Garden City, N.Y. Georgetown13 Morgan, Alex F 5-7 07/02/1989 San Dimas, Calif. California25 Niemiec, Courtney D 5-9 04/13/1992 Philadelphia, Pa. La Salle 21 Robbins, Sarah M 5-7 07/30/1992 Montreal, Quebec Kansas6 Shim, Mana M 5-4 09/25/1991 Honolulu, Hawaii Santa Clara12 Sinclair, Christine F 5-9 06/12/1983 Burnaby, B.C. Portland14 Taylor, Jodie F 5-4 05/17/1986 Birkenhead, England Oregon State26 Terry, Hanna F 5-5 11/29/1990 Santa Monica, Calif. Northeastern16 Van Hollebeke, Rachel D 5-5 08/26/1985 Del Mar, Calif. Stanford22 Wilkinson, Rhian D 5-5 05/12/1982 Pointe-Claire, Quebec Tennessee5 Williamson, Kat D 5-6 08/01/1989 McKinney, Texas Florida77 Zerboni, McCall M 5-4 12/13/1986 Camarillo, Calif. UCLA

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

# PLAYER POS PRONUNCIATION NATIONALITY LAST CLUB1 Nadine Angerer GK Ahn-ger-er Germany Brisbane Roar (Australia)2 Emily Menges D men-guess United States Georgetown (NCAA)4 Steph Catley D Australia Melbourne Victory (Australia)5 Kat Williamson D United States Western New York (NWSL)6 Mana Shim M ma-nah United States Santa Clara (NCAA)7 Sinead Farrelly M shih-nade far-lee United States FC Kansas City (NWSL)8 Ayo Añonma F EYE-o Equatorial Guinea Turbine Potsdam (Germany)10 Allie Long M United States New York Fury (WPSL Elite)11 Kaylyn Kyle D Canada Houston Dash (NWSL)12 Christine Sinclair F Canada Western New York (WPS)13 Alex Morgan F United States Sounders Women (W-League)14 Jodie Taylor M England Washington Spirt (NWSL)15 Kendall Johnson D United States Western Sydney Wanderers (Australia)16 Rachel Van Hollebeke D van HALL-ah-beck United States Boston Breakers (WPS)17 Tobin Heath M United States Paris Saint-Germain (France)18 Michelle Betos GK BAY-tose United States Boston Breakers (NWSL)19 Emily Kruger GK United States KR Reykjavik (Iceland)20 Sarah Jackson F United States Santa Clara (NCAA)21 Sarah Robbins M Canada/United States Åland United (Finland)22 Rhian Wilkinson D REE-in Canada Laval Comets (W-League)23 Kate Bennett M United States Washington (NCAA)25 Courtney Niemiec D nee-MICK United States La Salle (NCAA)26 Taylor Comeau D Kuh-MOE United States California (NCAA)28 Hanna Terry F United States Northeastern (NCAA)29 Kelsey Haycook F United States La Salle (NCAA)30 Alyssa Kleiner D United States Santa Clara (NCAA)77 McCall Zerboni M United States Western New York (NWSL)

NUMERICAL ROSTER

COACHES & STAFFHEAD COACH: Paul Riley ATHLETIC TRAINER: Katie Donnelley, ATCASSISTANT COACH: Skip Thorp EQUIPMENT MANAGER: Megan Lovich ASSISTANT COACH/GOALKEEPER COACH: Scott Vallow FITNESS COACH: Garga Castera


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