2013 Portland Thorns FC season

Portland Thorns FC
2013 season
President Merritt Paulson
Head Coach Cindy Parlow Cone
Stadium Jeld-Wen Field
Portland, Oregon
(Capacity: 20,438)
National Women's Soccer League League: 3rd
Playoffs: Champions
Top goalscorer Alex Morgan
Christine Sinclair (8 goals)
Highest home attendance 16,479
Lowest home attendance 11,055
Home colors
Away colors
2014 →

The 2013 season was the Portland Thorns' inaugural season in the newly created National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), the top division of women's professional soccer in the United States. The Thorns ended the 22-game regular season with a 10-6-6 record, qualifying them for the NWSL playoffs. In their semi-final game the team beat FC Kansas City 3-2 in extra time, qualifying them to play Western New York Flash in the championship. The Thorns beat the Flash 2–0, making Portland Thorns FC the NWSL champion.

Background

in 2013

The league's founding was announced on November 21, 2012, with Portland as a host for one of eight teams.[1][2] At that time it was announced by Portland Timbers' owner Merritt Paulson that the Timbers would own the team.[2]

The chosen team, Portland Thorns FC, was announced on December 13, 2012, accompanied by the unveiling of its logo.[3][4][5] Both the name and logo were intended to invoke Portland's nickname of the Rose City.[3][6]

Cindy Parlow Cone was announced as the first head coach on December 19, 2012.[7]

Club

Executive staff

Majority Owner & President Merritt Paulson
Chief Operating Officer Mike Golub
General Manager / Technical Director Gavin Wilkinson
Ground (capacity and dimensions) Jeld-Wen Field (20,438 / 110x70 yards)

Last updated: February 11, 2013
Source: Portland Timbers

Coaching staff

Position Staff
Head Coach Cindy Parlow Cone
Assistant Coach John Galas

Last updated: February 11, 2013
Source:

Roster

In the National Women's Soccer League's (NWSL) inaugural season, the eight founding clubs filled out their rosters through numerous mechanisms. First, teams are allocated national team players from the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Next, teams go through the NWSL College Draft, a free agency period, the NWSL Supplemental Draft, and the signing of Discovery Players.[8]

No. Name Nationality Date of Birth (Age) Previous Club Signed Via / Notes
Goalkeepers
1 Karina LeBlanc Canada (1980-03-30) 30 March 1980 United States magicJack (WPS) National team allocation[9]
23 Adelaide Gay United States (1989-11-03) 3 November 1989 University of North Carolina Discovery player[10]
Defenders
2 Marian Dougherty United States (1984-11-25) 25 November 1984 United States magicJack (WPS) Supplemental draft[11]
4 Emilee O'Neil United States (1983-03-26) 26 March 1983 Stanford University Discovery player[10]
5 Kathryn Williamson United States (1989-08-01) 1 August 1989 University of Florida NWSL College Draft[12]
7 Nikki Marshall United States (1988-06-02) 2 June 1988 United StatesWestern New York Flash Free agent[13]
11 Jazmyne Avant United States (1990-01-30) 30 January 1990 United StatesNew York Fury Discovery player[14]
16 Rachel Van Hollebeke United States (1985-08-26) 26 August 1985 United States Boston Breakers National team allocation[9]
Midfielders
3 Elizabeth Guess United States (1985-01-11) 11 January 1985 United States Boston Breakers Waivers[15]
6 Meleana Shim United States (1991-09-25) 25 September 1991 Santa Clara University Discovery player[10]
8 Angie Kerr United States (1987-03-29) 29 March 1987 United StatesSky Blue FC Supplemental draft[11]
10 Allie Long United States (1987-08-13) 13 August 1987 United StatesNew York Fury Free Agent[13]
12 Becky Edwards United States (1988-05-22) 22 May 1988 SwedenKristianstads DFF Free agent[13]
17 Tobin Heath United States (1988-05-29) 29 May 1988 FranceParis Saint-Germain National team allocation[9][16]
20 Courtney Wetzel United States (1989-02-25) 25 February 1989 Oregon State University Discovery player[10]
21 Nikki Washington United States (1988-08-01) 1 August 1988 AustraliaCanberra United FC Free agent[13]
Forwards
9 Danielle Foxhoven United States (1989-11-08) 8 November 1989 RussiaFC Energy Voronezh Discovery player[17]
12 Christine Sinclair (captain) Canada (1983-06-12) 12 June 1983 United States Western New York Flash National team allocation[9]
13 Alex Morgan United States (1989-07-02) 2 July 1989 United States Seattle Sounders Women National team allocation[9]
18 Jessica Shufelt United States (1990-05-29) 29 May 1990 CanadaOttawa Fury Women Supplemental draft[11]

Last updated: May 20, 2013
Source:

Competitions

All times Pacific Daylight Time (UTC−07:00)

Preseason

Regular Season

Final Round

Results summary

OverallHomeAway
PldPtsWL TGFGAGDWL TGFGAGDWL TGFGAGD
22 38 11 6 5 32 25 +7 5 4 2 19 17 +2 6 2 3 13 8 +5

Last updated: August 18, 2013
Source:
Pld = Matches played; Pts = Points; W = Matches won; T = Matches tied; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference

Results by round

Round12345678910111213141516171819202122
GroundAHAAAHHAHHHAAHHAHHHAAA
Result D W W W W L W W L W W D L L D W D W L L D W
Position 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Last updated: August 18, 2013.
Source:
Ground: A = Away; H = Home. Result: D = Draw; L = Loss; W = Win; P = Postponed.

Statistics

Team statistics

No. Pos. Name League Discipline
GP GS G A
1GKCanada Karina LeBlanc 21210000
2DFUnited States Marian Dougherty 19191120
3MFUnited States Elizabeth Guess 410020
4DF/MFUnited States Emilee O'Neil 410000
5DFUnited States Kathryn Williamson 22220010
6MFUnited States Meleana Shim 19175210
7DFUnited States Nikki Marshall 22220120
8MFUnited States Angie Kerr 1590100
9FWUnited States Danielle Foxhoven 2184000
10MFUnited States Allie Long 22223320
11DFUnited States Jazmyne Avant 420000
12FWCanada Christine Sinclair 20208220
13FWUnited States Alex Morgan 18188540
14MFUnited States Becky Edwards 10100030
16DFUnited States Rachel Buehler 20200220
18MFUnited States Jessica Shufelt 400000
20MFUnited States Courtney Wetzel 1661100
21MFUnited States Nikki Washington 11101230
Portland Thorns FC 22 3224290
Opponents 22 2519180

Statistics accurate as of October 11, 2013[18]

Goalkeeper stats

Last updated: October 11, 2013

No. Nat Player MIN GA GAA SV
1 Canada Karina LeBlanc 1890 23 1.1 92
23 United States Adelaide Gay 0 0 0 0

Honors

NWSL Player of the Month

Month Result Player Ref
April Won United States Christine Sinclair [19]

Player Transactions

National Team Player Allocation

On January 11, 2013, the league held its player allocation for the national team players, with Portland receiving seven players: Rachel Buehler, Tobin Heath, Karina LeBlanc, Alex Morgan, Marlene Sandoval, Luz Saucedo, and Christine Sinclair.[9] On January 23, 2013, Heath signed a six-month contract with Paris Saint-Germain and expected to join the Thorns FC once the French club's season is concluded.[16] On March 21, 2013, Sandoval and Saucedo, the two allocated Mexico national team defenders, were removed from the team roster, due to an injury and decision by the Mexican Football Federation, respectively.[20]

National Women's Soccer League College Draft

Each team in the NWSL got to pick once per round, with the draft order based on how well each team did in allocation. The Thorns picked eighth (last) in each round.[10]

Date Player Pos Previous Club Round (Overall) Ref
January 18, 2013 United States Kathryn Williamson DF University of Florida 1 (8) [12]
January 18, 2013 United States Nicolette Radovcic MF University of Central Florida 2 (16) [12][21]
January 18, 2013 United States Amber Brooks MF University of North Carolina 3 (24) [12]
January 18, 2013 South Africa Roxanne Barker GK Pepperdine University 4 (32) [12][21]

Supplemental Draft Picks

Any player that wasn’t selected in the NWSL College Draft, and was done with her college eligibility, was eligible for the NWSL Supplemental Draft. The draft lasted six rounds. Again, the Thorns selected eighth (last) in each round.[10]

Date Player Pos Previous Club Pick (Overall) Ref
February 7, 2013 United States Tina Ellertson DF United StatesmagicJack (WPS) 1 (8) [11]
February 7, 2013 United States Angie Kerr MF United StatesSky Blue FC 2 (16) [11]
February 7, 2013 United States Michele Weissenhofer FW United StatesChicago Red Stars 3 (24) [11]
February 7, 2013 United States Marian Dougherty (Dalmy) DF United StatesmagicJack (WPS) 4 (32) [11]
February 7, 2013 United States Jessica Shufelt FW CanadaOttawa Fury Women 5 (40) [11]

Transfers In

Date Player Pos Previous Club Notes Ref
April 24, 2013 United States Elizabeth Guess MF Boston Breakers Signed off Waivers [15]

Transfers Out

Date Player Pos Destination Club Notes Ref

References

  1. ↑ "U.S. Soccer to announce new women’s professional league today". Leagues. Soccer Wire. November 21, 2012. Retrieved 14 December 2012.
  2. 1 2 Giegerich, Andy (November 21, 2012). "Women's pro soccer coming to Portland". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 14 December 2012.
  3. 1 2 Siemers, Erik (December 13, 2012). "Timbers name new women's club Portland Thorns". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved 14 December 2012.
  4. ↑ Manning, Rob (December 13, 2012). "Women's Soccer Team To Be Named 'Portland Thorns'". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Retrieved 14 December 2012.
  5. ↑ Arnold, Geoffrey C. (December 13, 2012). "Portland Thorns: Women's professional soccer team unveils name, logo". The Oregonian. Retrieved 14 December 2012.
  6. ↑ "Portland women’s pro team unveils "Thorns FC" as identity". Clubs. Soccer Wire. December 13, 2012. Retrieved 14 December 2012.
  7. ↑ "Cindy Parlow Cone hired as Portland Thorns FC coach". The Oregonian. December 19, 2012. Retrieved 20 December 2012.
  8. ↑ "Frequently Asked Questions: NWSL Roster Procedures". NWSL. January 18, 2013. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Alex Morgan, Christine Sinclair among first seven players added to Portland Thorns FC through allocation process". Portland Timbers. January 11, 2013. Retrieved February 14, 2013.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "NWSL 101: How National Women's Soccer League teams were formed". Portland Timbers. April 11, 2013. Retrieved April 12, 2013.
  11. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "TThorns FC select five players in NWSL Supplemental Draft". Portland Timbers. February 7, 2013. Retrieved February 14, 2013.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 "Thorns FC add four players in inaugural NWSL College Draft". Portland Timbers. January 18, 2013. Retrieved February 14, 2013.
  13. 1 2 3 4 "Thorns FC sign four former U.S. youth internationals". Portland Timbers. February 6, 2013. Retrieved February 14, 2013.
  14. ↑ "Thorns FC sign defender Jazmyne Avant". Portland Timbers. February 20, 2013. Retrieved February 20, 2013.
  15. 1 2 "Portland Signs Midfielder Elizabeth Guess". Oregon Live. April 24, 2013. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
  16. 1 2 Farley, Richard (January 22, 2013). "One more: Tobin Heath headed for Paris Saint-Germain". NBC Sports. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
  17. ↑ "Thorns FC sign forward Danielle Foxhoven". Portland Timbers. February 21, 2013. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
  18. ↑ "Season 2013 – Player Stats and Leaderboards". NWSL. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
  19. ↑ "APRIL'S BEST: CHRISTINE SINCLAIR". NWSL. May 7, 2013. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
  20. ↑ "Portland Thorns FC: Mexican Players Luz Saucedo and Marlene Sandoval Removed from Roster". stumptownfooty.com. March 21, 2013. Retrieved March 21, 2013.
  21. 1 2 "Portland Thorns FC Training Report: Roster Changes, Strategy, and, uh, Singing". stumptownfooty.com. April 4, 2013. Retrieved April 4, 2013.
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