Portland Thorns owner Merritt Paulson announced today that the club is for sale.
“I believe it is in best interest of the Thorns to have a new owner so that the Club can operate at the league level with a fresh voice to be a driving force for the NWSL,” Paulson said in a statement released by the Thorns. “This has been a difficult decision for me, but I believe this is the best way to position the Thorns for continued success during this next chapter of the NWSL and the sport.”
As part of the sale, Paulson will also be pledging $1 million to help establish the NWSL Player Safety Office.