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Portland Thorns sign teenage phenom Moultrie after legal fight with NWSL

A judge granted the teenager a preliminary injunction earlier this month that paved the way for her to sign a pro contract

The Portland Thorns have signed midfielder Olivia Moultrie, 15, after a protracted legal battle with the National Women's Soccer League.

The NWSL attempted to prevent Moultrie from signing a professional deal, citing the league's minimum age of 18.

After suing the league, Moultrie and her legal team were granted a preliminary injunction earlier this month that allowed her to sign a three-year deal with the Thorns.

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