After receiving news about changes in the Thorns’ backline on Monday, the club delivered more news on Tuesday regarding two veterans of the backline. Portland Thorns FC announced on Tuesday that defenders Kelli Hubly and Emily Menges have signed contract extensions through the 2024 season.
Emily Menges is, after Christine Sinclair, the most capped player for the Thorns with 142 games played in the regular season and 168 across all competitions. Being one of the most consistent center backs of the league, Menges is also one of the most underrated. She has only appeared in the NWSL Best XI once in 2016, and she featured in the second Best XI in 2017 and 2018.