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CVI had a few streams last year but weren’t announced until closer to event.
Will check in on this.
Will check in on this.
January 15, 2026 at 5:17 PM
CVI had a few streams last year but weren’t announced until closer to event.
Will check in on this.
Will check in on this.
Why does the name look so familiar?
In 2025, they added Jayden Perry, and for 2026, have the opportunity to add another Bruin.
Helped guide UCLA’s defense to a 0.47 GAA that ranked 2nd in NCAA
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In 2025, they added Jayden Perry, and for 2026, have the opportunity to add another Bruin.
Helped guide UCLA’s defense to a 0.47 GAA that ranked 2nd in NCAA
stumptown-footy.ghost.io/portland-tho...
The Portland Thorns No. 1 offseason priority - Center Back: Top 10 Potential Options
The Portland Thorns' front office have a busy offseason ahead of them, but there's one position they'll likely make the top priority: center back.
Here are 10 potential CBs they could look to add.
stumptown-footy.ghost.io
January 15, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Why does the name look so familiar?
In 2025, they added Jayden Perry, and for 2026, have the opportunity to add another Bruin.
Helped guide UCLA’s defense to a 0.47 GAA that ranked 2nd in NCAA
stumptown-footy.ghost.io/portland-tho...
In 2025, they added Jayden Perry, and for 2026, have the opportunity to add another Bruin.
Helped guide UCLA’s defense to a 0.47 GAA that ranked 2nd in NCAA
stumptown-footy.ghost.io/portland-tho...
Yeah almost all the moves have been involving NWSL clubs only or NCAA signings.
Primary Window opens up the entire globe and is scheduled to start January 20.
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Primary Window opens up the entire globe and is scheduled to start January 20.
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The NWSL announced today that the 2026 schedule will be unveiled on Thursday, and also shared key dates for the year.
Teams can begin preseason can begin as early as this Wednesday, the transfer window opens next week, decision day will be Oct 24/25, and playoffs start two weeks later.
Teams can begin preseason can begin as early as this Wednesday, the transfer window opens next week, decision day will be Oct 24/25, and playoffs start two weeks later.
January 15, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Yeah almost all the moves have been involving NWSL clubs only or NCAA signings.
Primary Window opens up the entire globe and is scheduled to start January 20.
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Primary Window opens up the entire globe and is scheduled to start January 20.
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By all indications, the transfer opens up a whole new realm of possibilities/opportunities for the Portland Thorns.
I do expect them to make moves (yes, multiple) during this upcoming primary window.
However, how "massive/big" they go is the real question here.
I do expect them to make moves (yes, multiple) during this upcoming primary window.
However, how "massive/big" they go is the real question here.
January 15, 2026 at 5:24 AM
By all indications, the transfer opens up a whole new realm of possibilities/opportunities for the Portland Thorns.
I do expect them to make moves (yes, multiple) during this upcoming primary window.
However, how "massive/big" they go is the real question here.
I do expect them to make moves (yes, multiple) during this upcoming primary window.
However, how "massive/big" they go is the real question here.
All updates I've received on SEI players from last season are very positive.
100%, she was days away from a USWNT appearance and likely ROTY as you mentioned.
100%, she was days away from a USWNT appearance and likely ROTY as you mentioned.
January 15, 2026 at 5:20 AM
All updates I've received on SEI players from last season are very positive.
100%, she was days away from a USWNT appearance and likely ROTY as you mentioned.
100%, she was days away from a USWNT appearance and likely ROTY as you mentioned.
"I leave with the peace knowing I could not have given more of myself. I gave it everything I had. I leave with no regret. Providence Park will always be my favorite place in the whole world... My deepest hope is I get to be with you again. One day soon, I'll be seeing you."
January 14, 2026 at 1:32 PM
"I leave with the peace knowing I could not have given more of myself. I gave it everything I had. I leave with no regret. Providence Park will always be my favorite place in the whole world... My deepest hope is I get to be with you again. One day soon, I'll be seeing you."
Would it be possible to be included? 🤝
January 13, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Would it be possible to be included? 🤝
Would not be surprised one bit if Liv Moultrie reaches double digits goals and sets a new career high in assists for 2026 - near the top of NWSL for both.
Her continued ascension into superstardom is one to watch and could see her on the USWNT's 2027 WWC Roster.
Her continued ascension into superstardom is one to watch and could see her on the USWNT's 2027 WWC Roster.
January 11, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Would not be surprised one bit if Liv Moultrie reaches double digits goals and sets a new career high in assists for 2026 - near the top of NWSL for both.
Her continued ascension into superstardom is one to watch and could see her on the USWNT's 2027 WWC Roster.
Her continued ascension into superstardom is one to watch and could see her on the USWNT's 2027 WWC Roster.
This is the exact type of move the Portland Thorns likely need this offseason at CB and Def Mid to be in NWSL Shield & Championship contention.
$650,000 in intraleague funds to trade for Emily Sams is an absolute steal and Mark Parsons/Angel City FC made an incredible move for the USWNT defender.
$650,000 in intraleague funds to trade for Emily Sams is an absolute steal and Mark Parsons/Angel City FC made an incredible move for the USWNT defender.
January 9, 2026 at 10:58 PM
This is the exact type of move the Portland Thorns likely need this offseason at CB and Def Mid to be in NWSL Shield & Championship contention.
$650,000 in intraleague funds to trade for Emily Sams is an absolute steal and Mark Parsons/Angel City FC made an incredible move for the USWNT defender.
$650,000 in intraleague funds to trade for Emily Sams is an absolute steal and Mark Parsons/Angel City FC made an incredible move for the USWNT defender.
If you are curious who some of the names to possibly look out for...
One of the 10 names is already unavailable...
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One of the 10 names is already unavailable...
stumptown-footy.ghost.io/portland-tho...
The Portland Thorns No. 1 offseason priority - Center Back: Top 10 Potential Options
The Portland Thorns' front office have a busy offseason ahead of them, but there's one position they'll likely make the top priority: center back.
Here are 10 potential CBs they could look to add.
stumptown-footy.ghost.io
January 9, 2026 at 5:08 PM
If you are curious who some of the names to possibly look out for...
One of the 10 names is already unavailable...
stumptown-footy.ghost.io/portland-tho...
One of the 10 names is already unavailable...
stumptown-footy.ghost.io/portland-tho...
If this does proceed... Agoos and the front office must extract max value and bring in the top names if they have intentions for shield and championship.
January 8, 2026 at 6:15 PM
If this does proceed... Agoos and the front office must extract max value and bring in the top names if they have intentions for shield and championship.
However, this seems like a situation where Jeff Agoos and front office had absolutely no control and wanted to do right by her.
There was almost no way for them to salvage what was lost when Karina LeBlanc was GM.
Nothing is done yet, but seems probable headed that way.
There was almost no way for them to salvage what was lost when Karina LeBlanc was GM.
Nothing is done yet, but seems probable headed that way.
January 8, 2026 at 6:15 PM
However, this seems like a situation where Jeff Agoos and front office had absolutely no control and wanted to do right by her.
There was almost no way for them to salvage what was lost when Karina LeBlanc was GM.
Nothing is done yet, but seems probable headed that way.
There was almost no way for them to salvage what was lost when Karina LeBlanc was GM.
Nothing is done yet, but seems probable headed that way.
Sam Coffey's time in Portland included three head coaches in four seasons: Rhian Wilkinson, Mike Norris, and Rob Gale.
In 2025, they had one of the youngest rosters in NWSL.
In 2026, they were primed to be a top contender for shield and championship. A new state-of-the-art facility too.
Brutal...
In 2025, they had one of the youngest rosters in NWSL.
In 2026, they were primed to be a top contender for shield and championship. A new state-of-the-art facility too.
Brutal...
January 8, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Sam Coffey's time in Portland included three head coaches in four seasons: Rhian Wilkinson, Mike Norris, and Rob Gale.
In 2025, they had one of the youngest rosters in NWSL.
In 2026, they were primed to be a top contender for shield and championship. A new state-of-the-art facility too.
Brutal...
In 2025, they had one of the youngest rosters in NWSL.
In 2026, they were primed to be a top contender for shield and championship. A new state-of-the-art facility too.
Brutal...