The Portland Thorns have placed a discovery claim on French international defensive midfielder Amandine Henry, according to a report by Caitlin Murray of the Portland Tribune.
Source confirms to me that Portland Thorns just filed an #NWSL discovery claim on Amandine Henry. Had to wait until 1/1/16 to file. #BAONPDX
— Caitlin Murray (@caitlinmurr) January 5, 2016
Rumors of Henry's arrival in Portland began late in December, while Henry was linked to the Thorns. In an interview with Football365in France, Henry praised the level of play in the United States, calling it "a notch above.