After a semifinal appearance in the playoffs and third-place finish in the NWSL table, the Portland Thorns are looking ahead to 2026.
In the end of season roster updates, the club provided a key update on Sophia Wilson's contract status.
"The Thorns are in discussions with forward Sophia Wilson, who has a player option for 2026, after she missed this past season on maternity leave."
This is the first time the club has publicly provided any news on her contract status.
Kaitlyn Torpey, Nicole Payne, Naomi Powell and Olivia Katoa are all out of contract and will enter free agency.
Laila Harbert's (Arsenal) loan expired at the conclusion of the 2025 season.
Recently, the club announced that they have parted ways with Rob Gale and have begun the search for their next head coach.
Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win)
For the 2026 season, the Thorns contracted roster currently features the following players:
Goalkeepers (3): Mackenzie Arnold (INTL), Bella Bixby, Morgan Messner
Defenders (8): Daiane (INTL), Sam Hiatt, Mallie McKenzie, Isabella Obaze (INTL), Jayden Perry, Reyna Reyes, M.A. Vignola, Marie Müller (INTL - SEI)
Midfielders (4): Deyna Castellanos, Sam Coffey, Jessie Fleming (INTL), Olivia Moultrie
Forwards (8): Mimi Alidou, Valerin Loboa (INTL), Alexa Spaanstra, Pietra Tordin, Reilyn Turner; Julie Dufour (INTL - SEI), Caiya Hanks (SEI), Morgan Weaver (SEI)
KEY OFFSEASON AND 2026 DATES
- December 23 – NWSL Transaction Moratorium Begins, 3 p.m. PT/ 6 p.m. ET
- December 29 – NWSL Transaction Moratorium Ends, 6 a.m. PT/9 a.m. ET
- Mid-January – 2026 Preseason Training Begins
- February 15-21 – Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI)
- March 13 – 2026 NWSL Season Kickoff
- June 1-28 – NWSL Break
- October 30-November 1 – NWSL Decision Day
- November 6-21 – NWSL Playoffs
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