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Natalia Kuikka signed on for another year with the Thorns

In a deal announced today, the Portland Thorns have signed Natalia Kuikka to a one-year contract extension.

This extension keeps Kuikka with the Thorns through the 2023 season.

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We’ve signed defender Natalia Kuikka to a one-year deal. The extension puts the Finnish international with Portland through the 2023 season.— Portland Thorns FC (@ThornsFC) September 20, 2022

Kuikka joined the Thorns in 2021 on a two-year deal. She quickly made an impact on the pitch, making has 49 appearances (40 starts).