Turned down by D.C. United academy, 15-year-old moves cross-country alone for another - The Washington Post
Hundreds of teenagers are enrolled in such MLS development programs, which can lead to college scholarships and, for a select few, a contract. Fewer go to the lengths of Jairo Guevara of Alexandria, Va., who relocated to Portland.
Despite loss in championship, Portland Thorns can build off successful 2018 season | OregonLive.com
Despite numerous injuries and a poor start to the 2018 NWSL season, the Portland Thorns came together late in the year to jump to second place in the NWSL standings and go on to secure a spot in the NWSL Championship Game for the second-straight season.