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Allie Long Named NWSL Player of the Week

Portland Thorns midfielder Allie Long has been named NWSL Player of the Week for Week 19, the final week of the NWSL Regular Season.

Long is te second Thorn to win the award this season, after Tobin Heath won it in Week 6.

Long scored two goal for the Thorns in the regular season finale, a 3-1 victory over Sky Blue FC on Sunday, finishing the season with 6 goals over the last five matches, leading the Thorns to their first NWSL Shield for finishing with the league's best record for the regular season.

Long also added two assists over 15 matches.