Portland Thorns FC announced today that former Thorns goalkeeper and Head of Women’s Football for Concacaf, Karina LeBlanc, has been named as the Portland Thorns’ general manager. This announcement signals that former general manager Gavin Wilkinson, who was on administrative leave, will no longer hold responsibility in the Thorns organization.
“I have learned that in trying to live a life of purpose, the things that are meant for you will come to you,” said LeBlanc. “My dream is that together we take this club to new levels which inspires us all to be the best version of ourselves.