Ahead of the 2021 NWSL Draft, select prominent Portland players were asked to share their memories of the day they became Thorns.
These videos were originally posted to Thorns FC's Twitter and Instagram pages. Be sure to follow the team on social media for all the latest news around this year's draft.
"I remember one of my favorite experiences was walking up onto the stage knowing that I had finally fulfilled my lifelong dream ..."
"I remember my college coach let me and my best friend on the team skip training to watch the draft .