PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Thorns FC have announced their 2017 preseason roster as the team opened training for its fifth season in the National Women’s Soccer League.
For a second straight season, Portland will play host to a preseason tournament. The 2017 Thorns Spring Invitational presented by Tillamook March 26-April 1 at Providence Park features the U.S. U-23 Women’s National Team, Houston Dash and Chicago Red Stars.
The tournament will consist of three doubleheaders. Portland and Chicago will square off Sunday, March 26; kickoff is set for 5 p.m. (Pacific). Houston and the U.S. U-23s will face each other in the opening match at 2:30 p.