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Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) ✍️ @phuocerman.bsky.social · Feb 7

Last Friday, I got to live out one of my lifelong dreams of talking sports on LIVE TV. I've had this dream since I was a kid & it really came true.

I can't thank Guillermo Motta and Tyree Smith enough for having me on the ARC PDX Sports Show to talk @thornsfc.com & @nwslsoccer.com.

#BAONPDX #NWSL

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Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) ✍️ @phuocerman.bsky.social · 22h

Portland Thorns 🤝 M.A. Vignola #BAONPDX

"The history they have, the winning mentality, and everything they have going on here is an environment I want to put myself in.” - M.A.

"You’re going to see a lot, lot more from M.A. in the future." - Head Coach Rob Gale

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Portland Thorns’ M.A. Vignola signs contract extension through 2027 with club option for 2028

After being traded from Angel City FC to Portland Thorns, M.A. Vignola started immediately and made an immediate impact for her new club.

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Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) ✍️ @phuocerman.bsky.social · 22h

“I thought that was a terrific debut and you're going to see a lot, lot more from M.A. in the future.” - Rob Gale

Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) ✍️ @phuocerman.bsky.social · 22h

NEWS: Portland Thorns defender M.A. Vignola has signed a contract extension through the 2027 season with a club option for 2028 #BAONPDX

📸: @kelseybaker.bsky.social

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Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) ✍️ @phuocerman.bsky.social · 2d

I also want to add this…

Since I’ve covered the team… Every single time I’ve been at training, Liv Moultrie is always one of the last players to leave.

Rob Gale always raves about all the work she puts in whether that is film study or just being a student of the game. I also want to add this…

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Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) ✍️ @phuocerman.bsky.social · 2d

I pitched this question to @emmaswett.bsky.social and she made it so much better. Excellent colleague and teammate.

I'm honestly, just waiting for her to be a future sideline reporter at NWSL or Portland Thorns matches on top of all the amazing things she already does for Big Ten.

Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) ✍️ @phuocerman.bsky.social · 2d

Rob Gale: "Legend (Christine Sinclair) & Future Legend (Olivia Moultrie)." #BAONPDX

"I really appreciate him saying that, been a huge support system for me... I've loved playing for him."

"Love being in Portland. If I can accomplish all my goals here, that's a dream come true."

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Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) ✍️ @phuocerman.bsky.social · 2d

A work of art.
A masterpiece.

Our Game Magazine @ourgamemagazine.bsky.social · 3d

Olivia Moultrie.

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Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) ✍️ @phuocerman.bsky.social · 2d

Liv: "Honestly, credit to you. She immediately fits in with the group... M.A. stepped in and her energy, joy, excitement around everything."

It's so dang important to highlight what players traded this late in the season have to go through, especially during this quick of a turnaround.

Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) ✍️ @phuocerman.bsky.social · 2d

M.A. Vignola shares her 'whirlwind' of a week #BAONPDX

"It's been a whirlwind of a week. I've got back from playing Racing Louisville with Angel City, Sunday at 2am. Then hopped on a flight Monday morning & trained Tuesday (PTFC)."

Liv: "How did you get through so many minutes?"

MA: "Yeah..."

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Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) ✍️ @phuocerman.bsky.social · 2d

"Liv loves her football, she probably takes another 30 when she gets home." - Rob Gale

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Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) ✍️ @phuocerman.bsky.social · 2d

Olivia Moultrie's rise to stardom isn't a surprise, just a matter of when. It was bound to happen with a work ethic that is simply, unmatched #BAONPDX #USWNT

"The free kicks - I've been practicing those every day. I've gotten kicked off the field a bunch of times."

Team leader in goals with six.

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Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) ✍️ @phuocerman.bsky.social · 3d

Portland Thorns have earned 13 points from losing positions this season, that’s the most in NWSL.

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Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) ✍️ @phuocerman.bsky.social · 3d

“Legend and Future Legend.” - Rob Gale

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Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) ✍️ @phuocerman.bsky.social · 3d

FT 2-1 Portland Thorns comeback for the win on Christine Sinclair Day #BAONPDX

What a night and what a massive three points.

PTFC rises to fourth with more results pending.

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Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) ✍️ @phuocerman.bsky.social · 3d

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Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) ✍️ @phuocerman.bsky.social · 3d

69’ 2-1 Who else?! I said who else?! It’s Olivia Moultrie! #BAONPDX

1st career brace and sixth goal on the season!

Most dangerous free kick taker in NWSL!