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Know your Thorns FC: The 2016 NWSL roster

Portland Thorns FC head into their 2016 NWSL home opener on Sunday (7pm PT, WEBSTREAM | TICKETS) against expansion side Orlando Pride with a deep roster of talent across all positions. Learn more about the players on this year's Thorns team below.

FORWARDS

#9 - Nadia Nadim
-- Acquired from Sky Blue FC in January via trade.
-- Made 24 league appearances (23 starts) in her first two NWSL seasons with Sky Blue FC, tallying 13 goals and four assists.
-- Began her professional stint with Fortuna Hjørring of Denmark in 2012 and helped the club win a league title in 2014.