Portland Thorns FC’s coach Mark Parsons has accepted the position as the manager of the Netherlands Women’s National Team. He will continue coaching the Thorns through the 2021 NWSL season and will leave at its conclusion.
It’s an absolute honor and privilege to become the new head coach of the Dutch national team later this year.
One more tour it is. I will give everything to the players, staff and fans to make it our best yet. pic.twitter.com/cDTZi8mXHW— Mark Parsons (@mparsons_1) May 20, 2021“This is not what we were expecting to be managing at this stage of the season however collectively we are in agreement with Mark’s decision as it is best for him and his family,” Thorns FC general manager and president of soccer Gavin Wilkinson said in a press release.