PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — When a local comic book company transformed a few of Portland’s soccer stars into superheroes, Tobin Heath’s character got the ability to conjure energized skateboards and surfboards.
“I love superhero movies. So it’s kind of funny when you are made into one,” said the easygoing midfielder who has been known to skateboard to practice with the Portland Thorns.
Heath, a U.S. national team veteran who is considered among the best players in the world, has returned to her NWSL club after spending the better part of the past year dealing with all-too-human injuries.