2016 Portland Thorns FC season

Portland Thorns FC
2016 season
President Merritt Paulson
Head Coach Mark Parsons
Stadium Providence Park
Portland, Oregon
(Capacity: 21,144)
Top goalscorer League:
Lindsey Horan (2)
Dagný Brynjarsdóttir (2)
All:
Lindsey Horan (2)
Dagný Brynjarsdóttir (2)
Highest home attendance 16,073
Lowest home attendance 16,073
Average home league attendance 16,073
Home colors
Away colors
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The 2016 season is the Portland Thorns FC's fourth season of existence in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), the top division of women's soccer in the United States. The Thorns finished in 6th place in the 2015 season.

Background

Competitions

NWSL

Competition Started Round Final Position First Match Last Match Qualification
2016 NWSL NWSL 1 TBD April 17, 2016 September 25, 2016 2016 NWSL Playoffs
2016 NWSL Playoffs - - - -

Pre-season

Providence Park Pre-season Tournament
      Win       Draw       Loss       Upcoming fixture

Pos Team GP W L D GF GA GD Pts
1 United States Seattle Reign 330060+69
2 United States Houston Dash 321053+26
2 United States Portland Thorns FC 31204403
4 United States Oregon State University 303018-70

Regular Season

      Win       Draw       Loss       Upcoming fixture

The 2016 NWSL Regular Season schedule was released on February 18, 2016.[1]

Results By Round
Round1234567891011121314151617181920
GroundHAAAAHHAAHAHHAHAHHHA
Result W D W                                  
Position[n 1] 3 2 2                                  

Last updated: May 2, 2016.
Source: Match results
Ground: A = Away; H = Home. Result: D = Draw; L = Loss; W = Win; P = Postponed.

Home/Away Results
OverallHomeAway
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
3 2 1 0 4 2  +2 7 1 0 0 2 1  +1 1 1 0 2 1  +1

Last updated: May 1, 2016.
Source: Match reports

League Table
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Washington Spirit 3 3 0 0 6 1 +5 9 NWSL Shield
2 Portland Thorns FC 3 2 1 0 4 2 +2 7 NWSL Playoffs
3 Seattle Reign FC 3 2 0 1 5 2 +3 6
4 Chicago Red Stars 3 2 0 1 3 3 0 6
5 Houston Dash 3 1 1 1 4 4 0 4
6 Sky Blue FC 3 1 1 1 3 3 0 4
7 Orlando Pride 3 1 0 2 4 4 0 3
8 Western New York Flash 3 1 0 2 1 4 −3 3
9 FC Kansas City 3 0 1 2 1 3 −2 1
10 Boston Breakers 3 0 0 3 0 5 −5 0
Updated to match(es) played on May 1, 2016. Source: NWSL
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers

NWSL Playoffs

      Win       Draw       Loss       Upcoming fixture

Club

Executive staff

Majority Owner & President Merritt Paulson
Chief Operating Officer Mike Golub
General Manager / Technical Director Gavin Wilkinson
Manager of Soccer Operations Sarah Aschwald

Last updated: January 12, 2016
Source: Portland Timbers

Coaching Staff

Position Staff
Head Coach Mark Parsons
Assistant Coach Tracy Hasson
Assistant Coach Sophie Clough
Assistant Coach Carly Copplestone
Goalkeeper Coach Nadine Angerer
Fitness Coach Garga Caserta
Head Athletic Trainer Robyn Hasegawa
Athletic Trainer Katie Donnelley
Equipment Manager Megan Lovich

Last updated: April 17, 2016
Source:

Grounds

Ground (capacity and dimensions) Providence Park (21,144 / 110x75 yards)
Training Ground Providence Park

Source: Providence Park

Kits

Primary Kit

The 2016 primary kits are their signature red color with a "spray on" black on the ends of the sleeves. The kits remain Nike and the sponsorship with their sponsor Providence Health and Services on the front.

Secondary Kit

The 2016 secondary kits feature the same style as the first kit, however instead of red, it is white with the "spray on" black sleeve style. The kit is also Nike and shows the Providence Health and Services sponsorship.

Third Kit

The Thorns currently do not have a third kit for 2016.

First Team

Roster

All players contracted to the club during the season included.
Last updated: April 20, 2016[2]

No. Name Nationality Positions Date of Birth (Age) Year with Club (Year Signed)
Goalkeepers
18 Michelle Betos United States GK February 20, 1988 3 (2014)
24 Adrianna Franch United States GK November 12, 1990 1 (2016)
Defenders
2 Katherine Reynolds United States DF September 14, 1987 1 (2016)
4 Emily Menges United States DF July 28, 1992 3 (2014)
5 Kat Williamson United States DF August 1, 1989 2 (2015)
16 Emily Sonnett United States DF November 25, 1993 1 (2016)
20 McKenzie Berryhill United States DF March 24, 1993 1 (2016)
25 Meghan Klingenberg (NTA) United States DF August 2, 1988 1 (2016)
Midfielders
6 Meleana Shim United States MF September 25, 1991 4 (2013)
7 Lindsey Horan (NTA) United States MF May 26, 1994 1 (2016)
10 Allie Long United States MF August 13, 1987 4 (2013)
11 Dagný Brynjarsdóttir Iceland MF August 10, 1991 1 (2016)
15 Kendall Johnson United States MF / DF April 24, 1991 2 (2015)
17 Tobin Heath (NTA) United States MF May 29, 1988 3 (2014)
28 Amandine Henry France MF September 28, 1989 1 (2016)
30 Celeste Boureille United States MF April 20, 1994 1 (2016)
Forwards
9 Nadia Nadim Denmark FW January 2, 1988 1 (2016)
12 Christine Sinclair Canada FW June 12, 1983 4 (2013)
21 Hayley Raso Australia FW September 5, 1994 1 (2016)
26 Mallory Weber United States FW April 4, 1994 1 (2016)


Player Transactions

National Team Player Allocation

Date Player Positions Played Previous Club Notes Ref
January 13, 2016 United States Lindsey Horan FW France Paris Saint-Germain U.S. Women's National Team allocation process [3]

Transfers In

Date Player Positions Played Previous Club Fee/Notes Ref
November 2, 2015 United States Meghan Klingenberg DF United States Orlando Pride Part of trade for Lianne Sanderson. [4]
December 10, 2015 United States Adrianna Franch GK United States Orlando Pride Part of trade for Steph Catley. [5]
January 19, 2016 Denmark Nadia Nadim FW United States Sky Blue FC Traded for the second overall pick in 2016 and a 2017 first and conditional fourth-round pick. [6]
February 2, 2016 United States Katherine Reynolds DF United States Washington Spirit Traded for Alyssa Kleiner. [7]
March 16, 2016 France Amandine Henry MF France Olympique Lyonnais [8]
April 15, 2016 United States Celeste Boureille MF [9]
April 16, 2016 Australia Hayley Raso FW United States Washington Spirit Signed off waivers. [9]

Loans In

Date Player Positions Played Previous Club Fee/Notes Ref

Loans Out

Date Player Positions Played Destination Club Fee/Notes Ref
September 24, 2015 United States Michelle Betos GK Australia Sydney FC Will return for the start of the 2016 season. [10]
October 6, 2015 Australia Steph Catley DF Australia Melbourne City FC Was set to return for the start of the 2016 season. Traded. [11]
October 6, 2015 United States Kendall Johnson DF Australia Western Sydney Wanderers Will return for the start of the 2016 season. [11]
October 6, 2015 Australia Clare Polkinghorne DF Australia Brisbane Roar Will return for the start of the 2016 season. [11]
October 6, 2015 England Lianne Sanderson MF Cyprus Apollon Limassol Was set to return for the start of the 2016 season. Traded. [11]
October 6, 2015 United States Mana Shim MF Japan Iga Football Club Kunoichi Will return for the start of the 2016 season. [11]

Transfers Out

Date Player Positions Played Destination Club Fee/Notes Ref
October 21, 2015 Equatorial Guinea Genoveva Añonma FW N/A Waived. [12]
October 26, 2015 United States Alex Morgan FW United States Orlando Pride Part of trade for first Expansion Draft selection, first round College Draft selection, and international roster spot. [13]
October 26, 2015 Canada Kaylyn Kyle MF United States Orlando Pride Part of trade for first Expansion Draft selection, first round College Draft selection, and international roster spot. [13]
November 2, 2015 England Lianne Sanderson MF United States Orlando Pride Part of trade for Meghan Klingenberg. [14]
December 10, 2015 Australia Steph Catley DF United States Orlando Pride Part of trade for Adrianna Franch. [15]
February 2, 2016 United States Alyssa Kleiner DF United States Washington Spirit Traded for Katherine Reynolds. [16]
February 8, 2016 Canada Rhian Wilkinson DF N/A No longer allocated. Released. [17]
March 24, 2016 England Jodie Taylor FW England Arsenal Ladies [18]

Contract Extensions

Date Player Positions Played Year with Club (Year Signed) Notes Ref

National Women's Soccer League College Draft

Stage (Round Pick) Player Positions Played Previous Club Notes Ref
1 (1) Emily Sonnett DF United States Virginia Cavaliers [19]
3 (21) McKenzie Berryhill DF United States Arizona State Sun Devils [19]

The draft was held on January 15, 2016.

Staff In

Date Name Position Previous Club Notes Ref

Staff Out

Date Name Position Destination Club Notes Ref

National team participation

12 Thorns players have been called up to play for their national teams during this season.

Team Players
 United States Adrianna Franch, Meghan Klingenberg, Tobin Heath, Emily Sonnett, Lindsey Horan, Allie Long
 Canada Christine Sinclair
 Iceland Dagný Brynjarsdóttir
 Denmark Nadia Nadim
 France Amandine Henry

Statistics

Appearances

No. Pos. Name NWSL NWSL Playoffs Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
2 DF United States Katherine Reynolds 1 (2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 (2) 0 0 0
4 DF United States Emily Menges 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
5 DF United States Kat Williamson 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
6 MF United States Meleana Shim 2 (1) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 (1) 0 0 0
7 MF United States Lindsey Horan 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 0
9 FW Denmark Nadia Nadim 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0
10 MF United States Allie Long 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0
11 MF Iceland Dagný Brynjarsdóttir 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 0
12 FW Canada Christine Sinclair 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 MF United States Kendall Johnson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
16 DF United States Emily Sonnett 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0
17 MF United States Tobin Heath 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0
18 GK United States Michelle Betos 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
20 DF United States McKenzie Berryhill 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
21 FW Australia Hayley Raso 0 (3) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (3) 0 0 0
24 GK United States Adrianna Franch 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
25 DF United States Meghan Klingenberg 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0
26 FW United States Mallory Weber 1 (2) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 (2) 0 0 0
28 MF France Amandine Henry 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30 MF United States Celeste Boureille 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
44 MF United States Meg Morris 0 (1) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (1) 0 0 0

Last updated: May 1, 2016.
Source: Portland Thorns FC

Goalkeeper stats

No. Player NWSL NWSL Playoffs Total
MIN GA GAA SV MIN GA GAA SV MIN GA GAA SV
18 United States Michelle Betos 180 2 1.00 8 0 0 0.00 0 180 2 1.00 8
24 United States Adrianna Franch 90 0 0.00 4 0 0 0.00 0 90 0 0 4
TOTALS 270 2 0.67 12 0 0 0.00 0 270 2 0.67 12

Last updated: May 1, 2016.
Source: Portland Thorns FC

Line-up

As of May 1, 2016.

Formation: 4-2-3-1

No.
 Pos
 Nat
 Name
 MS Notes
24 GK United States Adrianna Franch 1
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2 RB United States Katherine Reynolds 1
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16 CB United States Emily Sonnett 3
4 CB United States Emily Menges 3
25 LB United States Meghan Klingenberg 3
10 DM United States Allie Long 3
7 DM United States Lindsey Horan 3
6 RM United States Meleana Shim 2
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11 CM Iceland Dagny Brynjarsdottir 3
17 LM United States Tobin Heath (c) 3
9 CF Denmark Nadia Nadim 3

  1. ↑ Michelle Betos has 2 starts.
  2. ↑ Kat Williamson has 2 starts.
  3. ↑ Mallory Weber has 1 start.

Top scorers

The list is sorted by shirt number when total goals are equal.

Rnk Pos No. Player NWSL NWSL Playoffs Total
1 MF 7 United States Lindsey Horan 202
MF 11 Iceland Dagný Brynjarsdóttir 202
Own goals 0 0 0
Total 4 0 4

Last updated: May 1, 2016.
Source: Portland Thorns FC

Clean sheets

The list is sorted by shirt number when total appearances are equal.

Rnk No. Player NWSL NWSL Playoffs Total
1 24 United States Adrianna Franch 101
2 18 United States Michelle Betos 000
TOTALS 101

Last updated: May 1, 2016.
Source: Portland Thorns FC

Summary

Games played 3 (3 NWSL)
Games won 2 (2 NWSL)
Games drawn 1 (1 NWSL)
Games lost 0
Goals scored 4 (4 NWSL)
Goals conceded 2 (2 NWSL)
Goal difference +2 (+2 NWSL)
Clean sheets 1 (1 NWSL)
Yellow cards 2 (2 NWSL)
Red cards 0
Most appearances (3) (Emily Menges, Emily Sonnett, Meghan Klingenberg, Allie Long, Lindsey Horan,Dagny Brynjarsdottir, Meleana Shim, Tobin Heath, Nadia Nadim, Katherine Reynolds, Hayley Raso, Mallory Weber)
Top scorer (2) (Lindsey Horan, Dagny Brynjarsdottir)
Winning Percentage Overall: 2/3 (67%)

Last updated: May 1, 2016.
Source: Portland Thorns FC

Season Review

April

The Thorns began their season at Providence Park as they faced off against the inaugural match for Orlando Pride SC. Former Thorn, Steph Catley was able to strike first for Orlando in the 12th minute. Portland would soon respond with goals from Dagný Brynjarsdóttir in the 25th minute and Linsey Horan in the 81st minute. Both goals would be assisted by captain, Tobin Heath. Thorns FC would win their home opener 2-1.

For their last match in April, the Thorns traveled to Kansas City where they would receive a 1-1 draw. Shea Groom was able to strike first with a goal in the 30th minute; however, Lindsey Horan was able to level the Thorns in the 78th minute once again assisted by Tobin Heath.

Pos
 Team
 Pld
 W
 D
 L
 GF
 GA
 GD
 Pts
Qualification or relegation
2 Portland Thorns FC 2 1 1 0 3 2+1 4 NWSL Playoffs

May

Pos
 Team
 Pld
 W
 D
 L
 GF
 GA
 GD
 Pts
Qualification or relegation
2 Portland Thorns FC 1 1 0 0 1 0+1 3 NWSL Playoffs

References

  1. ↑ "Thorns FC announce schedule for 2016 NWSL season". February 18, 2016. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Portland Thorns FC Roster". Portland Timbers. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Midfielder Lindsey Horan added to Thorns FC through U.S. Women's National Team allocation process". Portland Thorns. January 13, 2016. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Thorns FC acquire defender Meghan Klingenberg as part of trade with Orlando Pride". November 2, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Thorns FC acquire defender Meghan Klingenberg as part of trade with Orlando Pride". November 2, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Thorns FC acquire forward Nadia Nadim, third pick in 2016 NWSL College Draft from Sky Blue FC". January 14, 2016. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Thorns FC acquire defender Katherine Reynolds from Washington Spirit in exchange for defender Alyssa Kleiner". February 2, 2016. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Portland Thorns FC sign midfielder Amandine Henry". March 16, 2016. Retrieved March 16, 2016.
  9. 1 2 "Thorns FC sign midfielder Celeste Boureille, acquire forward Hayley Raso". April 15, 2016. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Thorns FC loan goalkeeper Michelle Betos to Australian club Sydney FC". September 24, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
  11. 1 2 3 4 5 "Thorns FC loan five players to clubs in Australia, Cyprus and Japan". October 6, 2015. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  12. ↑ "Portland Thorns FC waive forward Ayo". Portland Thorns FC. October 21, 2015. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  13. 1 2 "Orlando Pride Acquires Alex Morgan Kaylyn Kyle and Sarah Hagen". Orlando Pride. October 26, 2015. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Thorns FC acquire defender Meghan Klingenberg as part of trade with Orlando Pride". Portland Thorns FC. November 2, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Thorns FC acquire goalkeeper Adrianna Franch, third-round pick in 2016 NWSL College Draft from Orlando Pride in exchange for defender Steph Catley". Portland Thorns FC. December 10, 2015. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
  16. ↑ "Thorns FC acquire defender Katherine Reynolds from Washington Spirit in exchange for defender Alyssa Kleiner". Portland Thorns FC. February 2, 2016. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  17. ↑ "Forward Christine Sinclair returns to Thorns FC through allocation process". Portland Thorns FC. February 8, 2016. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Jodie Taylor signs for Arsenal Ladies". Arsenal Ladies. March 24, 2016. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
  19. 1 2 "2016 NWSL College Draft Results". NWSLSoccer. January 15, 2016. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
Notes
  1. ↑ Portland Thorns' position in the league at the end of match day

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