Thorns FC Match Notes - Apr. 21 vs. Seattle Reign FC

PORTLAND THORNS FC GAME NOTES

SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2013, 2 P.M. (PT)VP Communications: Chris Metz - (503) 553-5433, [email protected]

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SEATTLE REIGN FC AT PORTLAND THORNS FC

THORNS FC

0-0-1 (1pts)

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REIGN FC

0-0-1 (1pts)

2013 SCHEDULE2013 NWSL RECORD: 0-0-1(Home: 0-0-0 Away: 0-0-1)

DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT ATTENDANCESat., April 13 at FC Kansas City T 1-1 6,784 Sun., April 21 SEATTLE REIGN FC 2 p.m. Sat., April 27 at Chicago 5 p.m.Sat., May 4 at Washington 4 p.m.Sun., May 12 at Chicago Red Stars 3 p.m.Thurs., May 16 SKY BLUE FC 7:30 p.m.Sun., May 19 WASHINGTON 2 p.m.Sat., May 25 at Seattle Reign FC 7 p.m.Sat., June 1 CHICAGO RED STARS 2 p.m.Thurs., June 6 FC KANSAS CITY 7:30 p.m.Sun., June 16 SEATTLE REIGN FC 2 p.m.Sat., June 22 at Sky Blue FC 4 p.m.Sun., June 30 at FC Kansas City 1:10 p.m.Sat., July 6 BOSTON BREAKERS 7:30 p.m.Sun., July 14 WESTERN NEW YORK 2 p.m.Sun., July 21 at Boston Breakers 1 p.m.Sun., July 28 CHICAGO RED STARS 2 p.m.Wed., July 31 SKY BLUE FC 7:30 p.m.Sun., Aug. 4 FC KANSAS CITY 2 p.m.Wed., Aug 7 at Boston Breakers 4 p.m.Sat., Aug. 10 at Western New York 4:35 p.m.Sat., Aug. 17 at Seattle Reign FC 8 p.m.

*dates and times subject to change

MATCH INFORMATIONDate: Sunday, April 21, 2013Kickoff: 2 p.m. (Pacific)Location: JELD-WEN Field (Portland, Ore.)Forecast: 59 degrees, partly cloudy

Referee: Josh WilkensAssistant Referees: Felisha Mariscal, Desmond Miller Fourth Official: Jason Perlewitz

Local Radio Broadcast: Freedom 970 AM (KUFO)Talent: Ann Schatz (play-by-play), Angela Harrison (analyst)

Webstream: www.portlandthornsfc.com

NWSL WEEK 2 SCHEDULESaturday, April 20 TIME (PT)Western New York at Washington 4 p.m.Boston Breakers at FC Kansas City PPD

Sunday, April 21 TIME (PT)Seattle Reign FC at Portland Thorns FC 2 p.m.

MATCH DAY PREVIEWPortland Thorns FC and Seattle Reign FC kick off a new aspect to the already fierce Pacific Northwest rivlary between the two neighboring cities. Already established on the men’s side through the Timbers and Sounders in Major League Soccer, Thorns FC and Seattle are poised to create another face to the Cascadia clash in the National Women’s Soccer League.

Thorns FC are coming off a season-opening 1-1 draw against FC Kansas City on April 13 in the NWSL’s inaugural match at Shawnee Mission District Stadium in Overland Park, Kan. Forward Christine Sinclair tallied a game-tying penalty kick in the 67th minute to help Portland complete a second-half comeback for the draw. Sinclair finished with a team-high two shots on goal, forward Alex Morgan registered two shots and goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc made two saves for Thorns FC in the team’s first game.

Seattle earned a 1-1 draw against the Chicago Red Stars on April 14 in its season-opening match at Benedictine Sports Complex in Lisle, Ill. After grab-bing a 1-0 lead through forward Christine Nairn’s diving header in front of goal in the 10th minute, Chicago equalized in the 25th minute as Lori Chalupny finished off a flicked-on header from Ella Masar.

Sunday’s match marks the first of four meetings between the league’s two West Coast clubs. Portland travels to face Seattle at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Wash., on May 25 and Aug. 17. Following Sunday’s game, Seattle makes one additional trip to the Rose City on June 16.

Portland embarks on a three-game road swing after Sunday’s home opener. The team heads to Chicago (April 27), Washington, D.C. (May 4) and back to Chicago (May 12) in consecutive weeks.

PORTLAND CONNECTIONSSunday’s match will feature a distinct Portland flair as Thorns FC features three former standouts from the University of Portland women’s soccer team in forwards Christine Sinclair (2001-02, 04-05), Danielle Foxhoven (2008-11) and midfielder Angie Kerr (2003, 2004-07). For Seattle, defender Elli Reed (2007-10) and midfielder Keelin Winters (2007-10) starred for the Pilots.

U-20 WOMENÕS WORLD CUP REUNION

When Portland and Seattle match up on Sunday, eight players from the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup-winning United States squad could potentially see playing time. Seattle’s Reed, Winters, Christine Nairn and Kiersten Dall-stream were members of the 2008 championship-winning U.S. U-20 Women’s National Team, alongside Thorns FC players Alex Morgan, Nikki Marshall, Nikki Washington and Becky Edwards. All except Dallstream were starters in the championship match, a 2-1 win against North Korea, in which Morgan scored and Marshall earned Woman of the Match honors.

SEATTLE REIGN FC AT PORTLAND THORNS FCSUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2013

CATEGORICAL WON-LOST-TIED HEAD COACH CINDY PARLOW CONEA U.S. Women’s National Team veteran and two-time Olympic gold medalist, Cindy Parlow Cone leads Portland Thorns FC into their inaugural National Women’s Soccer League season in 2013. She was appointed the first head coach in the club’s his-tory on Dec. 19, 2012.

One of the all-time leading goal scorers in U.S. Women’s National Team history, Cone’s playing career included a nine-year stint with the national team, a championship in the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup and gold medals at the 1996 and 2004 Olympic Games. She is the youngest player ever to win both an Olympic gold medal and a World Cup title. Due to post-concussion syndrome, she retired from the national team in 2004 with 75 goals and 35 assists in 158 appearances.

A native of Memphis, Tenn., Cone, 34, spent the last six years as the assistant coach for her alma mater, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2007-12. She helped guide the team to national championship-winning seasons in 2008, 2009 and 2012.

In addition to coaching at UNC, Cindy also served as the director of coaching for senior girls programs (U-15 to U-18) at Triangle United Soccer Association in Chapel Hill, N.C., and has been a member of the U.S. U-14 and U-15 Girls National Team coaching staffs since 2010. She holds a USSF “A” License and was the only female coach to participate in the FIFA Futuro III course.

Cone, a forward, began her international career with the U.S. Women’s National Team in 1996, scoring twice in her debut and contributing to an 8-1 win over Russia on Jan.14, 1996. She was named the U.S. Soccer Young Female Athlete of the Year in 1998 and was a starting forward on the highly recognized United States squad for the 1999 Women’s World Cup, scoring two goals in the tournament. The 1999 U.S. Women’s National Team was named Sports Illustrated’s 1999 Athlete of the Year.

Additionally, Cone helped the U.S. Women’s National Team to a third-place finish in the 2003 FIFA Women’s World Cup, playing in the semifinal match against Germany held at JELD-WEN Field (then PGE Park), and a silver medal in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. She, along with the other members of the 1996 Olympic team, was inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame in 2004.

Cone played in Women’s United Soccer Association (WUSA) for three seasons with the Atlanta Beat from 2001-03, leading the team to the postseason each season.

At North Carolina, Cone recorded 68 goals and 53 assists during her collegiate career from 1995-98, and is one of 10 players in the program’s history to record 40 or more goals and assists in a career. She was a four-time All-American, won the Hermann Trophy in 1997 and 1998 as the nation’s top player, was an four-time Academic All-American, and led the Tar Heels to back-to-back national titles in 1996 and 1997.

HOME ROAD OVERALLOverall: 0-0-0 0-0-1 0-0-1Day Games: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Night Games: 0-0-0 0-0-1 0-0-1On Grass: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0On Turf: 0-0-0 0-0-1 0-0-1Scoring First: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Opponent Scoring First: 0-0-0 0-0-1 0-0-1One-Goal Games: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Leading at Half: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Trailing at Half: 0-0-0 0-0-1 0-0-1Tied at Half: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Leading at 75’: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Trailing at 75’: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Tied at 75’: 0-0-0 0-0-1 0-0-1Outshooting Opponent: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Outshot by Opponent: 0-0-0 0-0-1 0-0-1Shots Even: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0When Scoring 0 Goals: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0When Scoring 1 Goal: 0-0-0 0-0-1 0-0-1When Scoring 2 Goals: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0When Scoring 3 Goals: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0When Scoring 4+ Goals: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0When Allowing 0 Goals: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0When Allowing 1 Goal: 0-0-0 0-0-1 0-0-1When Allowing 2 Goals: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0When Allowing 3 Goals: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0When Allowing 4+ Goals: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Pacific Time Zone: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Mountain Time Zone: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Central Time Zone: 0-0-0 0-0-1 0-0-1Eastern Time Zone: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Red-Red-Red Unis: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0White-Black-White Unis: 0-0-0 0-0-1 0-0-1Wednesday: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Thursday: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Saturday: 0-0-0 0-0-1 0-0-1Sunday: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0April: 0-0-0 0-0-1 0-0-1May: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0June: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0July: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0August: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

TIMBERS MEDIA SOURCESTALK TIMBERSThe weekly radio talk show of the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer, Talk Timbers presented by JELD-WEN Windows & Doors airs regularly Tuesday at 6 p.m. PT on 750 AM The Game. Hosted by Fletcher Johnson, “Talk Timbers” features interviews with club officials, coaches, Timbers and Portland Thorns FC players and special guests. Tune in to the show live on 750 AM The Game or listen online at www.750thegame.com. Available podcasts can be downloaded at www.portlandtimbers.com/timbers-podcast-network.

BUCKLE DOWN DEFENSEFollowing the opening weekend of NWSL matches, Thorns FC rank second in the league in fewest shots on goal allowed, conceding just three against FC Kansas City in the first-ever match of the NWSL on April 13. The only other team to allow fewer shots on goal in Week 1 was the Chicago Red Stars (1 shot on goal allowed vs. Seattle). Despite being outshot 10-7 during the season-open-ing draw, Thorns FC finished with the advantage in shots on goal with a 4-3 edge on FC Kansas City. Through Week 1, Portland also ranks tied for third in the league in fewest shots allowed (10). Only Chicago (3) and FC Kansas City (7) conceded fewer shots, while Washington also allowed 10 shots.

FOX SOCCER TO BROADCAST NWSL GAMESThe National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and FOX Sports Media Group (FSMG) announced this week a one-year agreement to televise nine games during the NWSL’s inaugural season. As part of the agreement, FSMG will air six regular-season matches and all three playoff matches, which include the two semifinal games on August 24 and 25, and the championship game on Au-gust 31. Beginning July 8, FOX Soccer will televise one game per week over the final six weeks of the season, leading up to the NWSL Playoffs. The schedule will be unveiled in the coming weeks.

Height: 5-10 DOB: 03/30/80Hometown: Maple Ridge, B.C.Acquired: National Team Allocation, 01/11/13 Last NWSL win: n/aLast NWSL shutout: n/a

2013: Made two saves in a 1-1 draw against FC Kansas City on April 13.

A veteran member of the Canada Women’s National Team, goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc brings a wealth of international experience to Thorns FC. A bronze medalist at the London 2012 Olympics, LeBlanc earned her 100th cap on March 24, 2012.

INTERNATIONALLeBlanc has featured as part of Canada’s roster in four consecutive FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments (1999, 2003, 2007, 2011) and two Olympics (2008, 2012), winning the bronze medal with Canada at the London 2012 Olympics.

CAREERA Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) All-Star Starting XI pick in 2009, LeBlanc has featured for teams in both the WPS and WUSA during her professional career. The Canadian international spent the 2011 WPS season with magicJack and played for the Philadelphia Independence (2010) and Los Angeles Sol (2009). In WUSA, LeBlanc patrolled the goal for the Boston Breakers (2001-03).

KARINA LEBLANC - GK1

Height: 5-6 DOB: 08/01/89Hometown: McKinney, TexasAcquired: NWSL College Draft (1st Rd., 8th overall)Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

2013: Started and played 90 minutes at center back in a 1-1 draw against FC Kansas City on April 13 ... Was named NWSLNews.com Player of the Week for Week 1 through an online fan vote.

A technical defender, Williamson joins Thorns FC as the club’s first-ever draft pick, selected eighth overall in the NWSL College Draft on Jan. 18, 2013.

INTERNATIONAL2011: Attended a week-long training camp with the U-23 Women’s National Team in Janu-ary at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.

COLLEGEA center back for the University of Florida, Williamson made 81 appearances (80 starts) during a four-year career with the Gators despite her senior season being interrupted by a torn meniscus after the first five matches. She returned late in the season to help Florida reach the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Tournament. An NSCAA All-America third team selection as a junior and SEC Defensive Player of the Year winner as a sophomore, William-son consistently ranked among the team’s leaders in minutes played during her career.

Height: 5-7 DOB: 03/26/83Hometown: Atlanta, Ga.Acquired: Discover Player, signed 04/05/13Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

2013: Entered as a 62nd-minute substitute at left back in a season-opening 1-1 draw against FC Kansas City on April 13.

A consistent presence for the Bay Area Breeze (WPSL) in 2012, O’Neil joins Thorns FC for the 2013 NWSL season, signing as a Discovery Player on April 5, 2013.

CAREERAfter stepping away from competitive soccer following graduation from Stanford University in 2005, O’Neil returned to the field in 2012 for the Bay Area Breeze of the WPSL. O’Neil appeared in 15 matches for the Breeze during the season.

COLLEGE A four-year player for Stanford University from 2001-04, O’Neil appeared in 44 matches for the Cardinal including a career-best 20 games as a senior in 2004. Stanford reached the NCAA Tournament all four years during her career, including a trip to the quarterfinals in 2002 where top-ranked Stanford suffered a penalty kick loss to eventual champions University of Portland.

Height: 5-9 DOB: 11/25/84 Hometown: Lakewood, Colo.Acquired: NWSL Supplemental Draft (4th Rd., 32nd overall)Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

2013: Started and played 90 minutes in a 1-1 draw against FC Kansas City on April 13.

A defender with 11 caps for the U.S. Women’s National Team and a veteran of the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Dougherty joins Thorns FC as the club’s fourth-round selection (32nd overall) in the NWSL Supplemental Draft on Feb. 7, 2013.

INTERNATIONALDougherty made two appearances (1 start) for the United States during the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Earned her first cap for the national team on April 17, 2007, in a 5-0 win against Mexico.

CAREERAn experienced professional, Dougherty was originally drafted by the Chicago Red Stars in the third round (20th overall) of the 2008 WPS Draft. She played 40 games for Chicago over two seasons before spending the 2011 season with magicJack, where she led the team in minutes played, logging 1,724 minutes of action.


MARIAN DOUGHERTY - D2

EMILEE OÕNEIL - D/M4 KATHRYN WILLIAMSON - D5

Height: 5-4 DOB: 09/25/91Hometown: Honolulu, HawaiiAcquired: Discover Player, signed 04/05/13Pronunciation: mel-LAY-ah-nahLast NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

2013: Was an unused sub on April 13 against FC Kansas City.

A standout midfielder during a four-year career at Santa Clara, Shim helped lead the Broncos to four straight NCAA Tournament appearances from 2009-12. A three-year starter and team captain in 2012, the native Hawaiian started 57 of 62 career games. Shim joins Thorns FC for the inaugural NWSL season as a Discovery Player signing on April 5, 2013.

INTERNATIONALWas selected to the roster for a three-game trip to Norway with the U.S. U-23 Women’s National Team in June 2012. Shim appeared in both matches for the U-23s in the Three Nations Tournament (June 15 vs. Sweden, June 17 vs. Norway) as the United States won the competition. She started and played 90 minutes in a friendly against Norway on June 19, 2012.

COLLEGEA team captain during her senior season with Santa Clara, Shim was a three-time All-West Coast Conference selection under the direction of head coach Jerry Smith.

MELEANA SHIM - M6

Height: 5-6 DOB: 11/08/89Hometown: Littleton, Colo.Acquired: Discovery Player, signed 02/21/13Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

2013: Played 26 minutes as a second-half sub on April 13 against FC Kansas City ... Drew a penalty kick to set up the game-tying goal in the 67th minute.

A dangerous forward, Foxhoven ranks fourth on the University of Portland’s all-time career scoring list with 139 points (57 goals, 25 assists). The Colorado native joins Thorns FC for the inaugural NWSL season, signing as a Discovery Player on Feb. 21, 2013.

INTERNATIONALWas a part of the U.S. U-23 Women’s National Team trip to the United Kingdom for the 2010 Four Nations Tournament - which the United States won. In 2006, featured for the U.S. U-17 Women’s National Team for the Nike Friendlies at The Home Depot Center.

CAREERFoxhoven was drafted at the 17th overall pick in the 2012 WPS Draft by the Philadelphia Independence, but the league suspended operations weeks later. Signed with FC Energiya Voronezh in Russia for the 2012 season, scoring six goals in nine games for the club.

Height: 5-5 DOB: 03/29/85Hometown: El Cajon, Calif.Acquired: NWSL Supplemental Draft ( 2nd Rd., 16th overall)Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

2013: Started and played 64 minutes in a season-opening 1-1 draw against FC Kansas City on April 13.

A former standout at the University of Portland and a one-time member of the U.S. Women’s National Team, Kerr joins Thorns FC for the inaugural season as the club’s second round (16th overall) selection in the 2013 NWSL Supplemental Draft on Feb. 7, 2013.

INTERNATIONALSince earning her first cap with the U.S. Women’s National Team in 2005 while still in col-lege, Kerr has gone on to make 10 appearances at the senior level. A fixture at the youth international stage, Kerr (formerly Woznuk), took a redshirt year from playing collegiately in 2004 to help lead the U.S. U-19 Women’s National Team to a third-place finish in the FIFA U-19 World Championship. Kerr earned the tournament’s Silver Ball as the second-most outstanding player and the Bronze Shoe as the third-leading scorer.

CAREERPlayed for three teams in three WPS seasons from 2009-11. Kerr was drafted in the third round (15th overall) by St. Louis Athletica in the 2009 WPS Draft and proceeded to rank third on the team in minutes played (1,637) as a rookie. With the Atlanta Beat in 2010, Kerr ranked second on the team in minutes played (1,709) and registered her first career goal in a 6-1 loss against FC Gold Pride. In 2011, Kerr suited up for Sky Blue FC, making 13 appearances for the club.

Height: 5-7 DOB: 06/02/88Hometown: Mead, Colo.Acquired: Signed, 01/31/13Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

2013: Started and played 62 minutes at left back in a 1-1 draw against FC Kansas City on April 13.

A versatile defender who can play anywhere along the back line, Marshall also has con-siderable skills as an attacking player, evidenced by her collegiate career at the University of Colorado where she holds the program’s career record for goals (42). Marshall joins Portland for the inaugural NWSL season in 2013, signing on Jan. 31, 2013.

INTERNATIONALFeatured for the U.S. U-23 Women’s National Team during 2011, helping the team to a championship in the Four Nations Tournament in La Manga, Spain. For the U.S. U-20 Women’s National Team, Marshall was named the Sierra Mist Woman of the Match in a 2-1 win against North Korea in the championship match of the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Chile.

CAREERMarshall helped guide the Western New York Flash to a WPSL Elite championship during the 2012 season, earning MVP honors in the final match against the Chicago Red Stars. Drafted by the Washington Freedom in 2010, Marshall spent a season-and-a-half with the Washing-ton/magicJack franchise before being traded to the Boston Breakers in July 2011.


NIKKI MARSHALL - D7

ANGIE KERR - M8 DANIELLE FOXHOVEN - F9

Height: 5-8 DOB: 08/13/87Hometown: Northport, N.Y.Acquired: Signed, 01/31/13Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

2013: Started and played 90 minutes in a 1-1 draw against FC Kansas City ... Registered one shot on goal in the season-opening match ... Committed a

A former U-20 Women’s National Team midfielder for the United States, Long signed with Thorns FC for their inaugural season on Jan. 31, 2013. An attacking midfielder, the Long Island native has experience abroad with popular French club Paris Saint-Germain.

INTERNATIONALEarned a call into her first U.S. Women’s National Team camp in July 2010 for former head coach Pia Sundhage. Previously, earned national team experience with the U.S. U-23 Women’s National Team from 2009-10 and the U-21 Women’s National Team in 2007. Long was a key piece of the U-20 Women’s National Team during the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, appearing in five of the team’s six games in the tournament.

CAREERLong tallied eight goals in 16 appearances across all competitions for French side Paris Saint-Germain from Oct. 2011 until March 2012 before joining WPSL side New York Fury for the 2012 WPSL Elite season. Played her first two professional seasons for the Washington Freedom in WPS (2009-10), and spent the 2011 season with Sky Blue FC.

ALLIE LONG - M10

Height: 5-7 DOB: 07/02/89Hometown: Diamond Bar, Calif. Acquired: National Team Allocation, 01/11/13 Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

2013: Attempted two shots (1 on goal) in a 1-1 draw against FC Kansas City on April 13 ... Started and played 90 minutes at forward in the season-opening contest.

A dynamic forward and one of the most popular players on the U.S. Women’s National Team and worldwide, Morgan was added to the Thorns FC roster through the National Team al-location process on Jan. 11, 2013.

INTERNATIONALMorgan burst onto the international scene at the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, help-ing the USA to the championship and scoring the winning goal in the final against Korea DPR and has since helped lead the U.S. Women’s National Team to a gold medal in the London 2012 Olympics while scoring 42 goals in 65 career appearances since 2010. U.S. Soccer’s Female Athlete of the Year in 2012 after registering 28 goals and 21 assists (77 points) in 31 games.

CAREERTeamed with Christine Sinclair in 2011 to help the Western New York Flash to a WPS championship in her first professional season. Morgan was the league’s No. 1 draft pick in 2011. Last year, she suited up for the Seattle Sounders Women of United Soccer Leagues’ W-League.

Height: 5-9 DOB: 06/12/83Hometown: Burnaby, B.C.Acquired: National Team Allocation, 01/11/13 Last NWSL goal: 04/13/13 POR at KCLast NWSL assist: n/a

2013: Converted the club’s first-ever goal, a game-tying penalty kick in the 67th minute, in a 1-1 draw against FC Kansas City on April 13 ... Recorded a team-high two shots on goal during the match.

A two-time NCAA national champion with the University of Portland (2002, 2005), Sinclair currently ranks third place on the all-time international goal scoring list for women’s soc-cer, trailing only Mia Hamm and Abby Wambach and is regarded as one of the best strikers in women’s soccer. Sinclair joins Thorns FC for the 2013 season after being allocated to the team Jan. 11, 2013, in the NWSL National Team allocation process.

INTERNATIONALSince breaking into the Canada Women’s National Team picture as a 16-year-old in 2000 when she scored 15 goals in 18 games, Sinclair has progressed to become one of the most renowned strikers in the international game. In 195 career appearances, Sinclair has netted 145 goals in 14 years for Canada and helped lead the team to the London 2012 Olympics bronze medal, finishing as the tournament’s top goal scorer.

CAREERSinclair won back-to-back WPS championships in 2010 and 2011 with FC Gold Pride and the Western New York Flash, respectively. Sinclair was named the most valuable player of the WPS championship game in 2011 as the Western New York Flash earned a penalty kick win against Philadelphia.

Height: 5-3 DOB: 01/30/90 Hometown: Coppell, TexasAcquired: Discovery Player, signed 02/20/13Pronunciation: JAZZ-min ah-VAH-ntLast NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

A standout defender at the University of Florida (2008-11), Avant was an All-Southeastern Conference selection as a senior in 2011 and made her professional debut in 2012 for the New York Fury (WPSL Elite). Avant joins Thorns FC for the inaugural NWSL season, signing as a Discovery Player on Feb. 20, 2013.

INTERNATIONALA member of the U.S. U-20 Women’s National Team player pool in 2009, Avant was called into U-20s training camp from April 25 until May 3, 2009. Previously, the Texas native was a part of the U.S. U-16 Girls’ National Team for games against Germany in 2006.

CAREERSpent the 2012 season with the New York Fury of WPSL Elite, appearing in 10 games for the club. Avant was part of a traveling squad for Sky Blue FC in March 2012 for a match against Japanese side INAC Kobe Leonessa.


JAZMYNE AVANT11

CHRISTINE SINCLAIR - F12 ALEX MORGAN - F13

Height: 5-8 DOB: 05/22/88Hometown: Downington, Pa.Acquired: Signed, 01/31/13Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

2013: Started and played 90 minutes in central midfield in a 1-1 draw against FC Kansas City on April 13 ... Suffered a team-high three fouls in the match.

Possessing international experience captaining the United States U-20 and U-23 Women’s National Teams as well as club expertise both domestically and abroad, the former Florida State University midfielder joins Thorns FC for the 2013 NWSL season, signing on Jan. 31, 2013.

INTERNATIONALEdwards was invited to her first U.S. Women’s National Team camp in Nov. 2011 after captaining the U.S. U-23 Women’s National Team to a championship run at the Four Nations Tournament earlier in 2011. Edwards also served as captain for the U-20 Women’s National Team to the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup title in Chile with Thorns FC teammate Alex Morgan.

CAREERSpent the 2012 season with Swedish side Kristianstads DFF, scoring two goals in 18 matches. Edwards won back-to-back WPS titles in 2010 and 2011 with FC Gold Pride and the Western New York Flash, respectively. She was the 12th overall pick in the 2010 WPS Draft by FC Gold Pride and scored three goals in 19 games for Western New York in 2011 before moving to Sweden on a short-term deal with Hammarby IF.

BECKY EDWARDS - M14

Height: 5-7 DOB: 02/25/89Hometown: Puyallup, Wash.Acquired: Discovery Player, signed 04/05/13Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

2013: Made her first appearance of the season as a 90th-minute sub in a 1-1 draw against FC Kansas City on April 13.

Wetzel was a four-year starter for Oregon State University from 2007-10 and earned a call up to the U.S. Women’s U-23 National Team in 2010. The Pacific Northwest native joined Thorns FC as a Discovery Player signing on April 5, 2013.

INTERNATIONALWetzel made two substitute appearances for the U.S. U-23 Women’s National Team in matches against Oregon State University and the University of Portland in April 2010.

CAREERShe ranks second of the Oregon State University all-time list for career assists (22) and set the program’s single-season record, totaling 12 assists during her senior season in 2010. An All-Pac-12 midfielder, Wetzel helped guide the Beavers to back-to-back NCAA Tourna-ment appearances in 2009 and 2010.

Height: 5-7 DOB: 05/29/90Hometown: Rochester, N.Y.Acquired: NWSL Supplemental Draft (5th Rd., 40th overall)Pronunciation: SHOO-feltLast NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

A productive forward in the college ranks for the University of Connecticut, the Rochester, N.Y., native joins Thorns FC for the 2013 season as the team’s fifth round pick (40th overall) in the NWSL Supplemental Draft on Feb. 7, 2013.

CAREERPlayed two summer seasons for the Ottawa Fury of the USL W-League, helping the Fury capture the 2012 W-League championship with Thorns FC teammates Kathryn Williamson and Courtney Wetzel.

COLLEGE Shufelt recorded 11 goals and 10 assists in 72 matches (43 starts) during a four-year career at the UConn for head coach Len Tsantiris. She helped the Huskies reach the NCAA Tournament in back-to-back seasons in 2009 and 2010.

Height: 5-5 DOB: 08/26/85Hometown: Del Mar, Calif.Acquired: National Team Allocation, 01/11/13 Pronunciation: BYOO-luhrLast NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

2013: Started and played 90 minutes in a season-opening 1-1 draw against FC Kansas City on April 13.

An established starter for the U.S. Women’s National Team, Buehler joins Thorns FC for their inaugural season after being allocated to the team via the NWSL National Team allocation process on Jan. 11, 2013. Buehler made her first appearance for the United States in 2008 and has since solidified her role as a key piece in the back line with more than 100 caps.

INTERNATIONALOne of the USA’s toughest and most experienced defenders, she had an extensive youth international career before breaking into the full team in 2006 and 2007. Since earning her first cap with the senior national team at the 2008 Algarve Cup, Buehler has won two Olympic gold medals while earning her 100th appearance on March 6 against Iceland in the 2013 Algarve Cup in Portugal.

CAREERA WPS All-Star in 2010, Buehler spent the first two seasons of her professional career with FC Gold Pride (2009-10) - captaining the club to the 2010 WPS championship. In 2011, Buehler helped lead the Boston Breakers to a postseason appearance.


RACHEL BUEHLER - D16

JESSICA SHUFELT - F18 COURTNEY WETZEL - M20

Height: 5-4 DOB: 08/01/88Hometown: Mesquite, TexasAcquired: Signed, 01/31/13 Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

2013: Started and played 89 minutes in a 1-1 draw against FC Kansas City on April 13 ... Earned the club’s first booking, picking up a yellow card in the 70th minute against FC Kansas City.

A three-time NCAA National Champion with the University of North Carolina, Washington is also a U.S. youth national team veteran. Possessing professional experience in the United States and Australia, Washington joins Thorns FC for the 2013 NWSL season, signing on Jan. 31, 2013.

INTERNATIONALWashington was a member of the U.S. U-23 Women’s National Team player pool from 2009-11 after helping the U-20 Women’s National Team to a championship at the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. In the run up to the Women’s World Cup, Washington netted three goals in five games during the 2008 CONCACAF U-20 Championships.

CAREERWas as a short-term injury replacement for Australian W-League side Canberra United in Dec. 2012, scoring three goals in five games. Washington helped USL W-League club Pali Blues reach the 2012 W-League championship, losing in the title game to the Ottawa Fury. Washington also played for the Boston Breakers (2011), magicJack (2011) and the Chicago Red Stars (2010) in WPS.

NIKKI WASHINGTON - F21Height: 5-6 DOB: 11/03/89Hometown: Skillman, N.J.Acquired: Discovery Player, signed 04/05/13Last NWSL win: n/aLast NWSL shutout: n/a

2013: Was an unused sub on April 13 against FC Kansas City.

An NCAA National Champion at the University of North Carolina in 2012, Gay joins Thorns FC for the 2013 NWSL season as a Discovery Player signing on April 5, 2013.

COLLEGEFinished her three-year career (played freshman season at Yale) with 21-3-1 overall record for the Tar Heels, while helping the program win the 2012 National Championship. Gay made two saves in a 4-1 win over Penn State University in the title game and finished her senior season with a 0.62 goals-against average.


ADELAIDE GAY - GK23

NO POS PLAYER GP GS MIN G A P SH SOG CK OFF FC FS C E12 F Christine Sinclair 1 1 90 1 0 2 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 02 D Marian Dougherty 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 05 D Kathryn Williamson 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 010 M Allie Long 1 1 90 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 4 1 0 013 F Alex Morgan 1 1 90 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 014 M Becky Edwards 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 016 D Rachel Buehler 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 021 F Nikki Washington 1 1 89 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 2 1 08 M Angie Kerr 1 1 64 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 07 D Nikki Marshall 1 1 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 04 D/M Emilee O’Neil 1 0 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 09 F Danielle Foxhoven 1 0 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 020 M Courtney Wetzel 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Own goals received 0 Thorns FC 1 90 1 0 2 7 4 4 1 13 12 2 0 Opponents 1 90 1 1 3 10 3 3 2 12 13 1 0 NO POS GOALKEEPER GP GS MIN SH SV GA GAA SHO PG PA W L T 1 GK Karina LeBlanc 1 1 90 3 2 1 1.00 0 0 0 0 0 1 Own goals committed 0 Thorns FC 1 90 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Opponents 1 90 4 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

REGULAR-SEASON STATISTICS

THORNS FC TEAM STATISTICS

SCORING 1 2 TThorns FC 0 1 1Opponents 1 0 1

CORNERS 1 2 TThorns FC 3 1 4Opponents 2 1 3

SHOTS 1 2 TThorns FC 3 4 7Opponents 6 4 10

OFFSIDES 1 2 TThorns FC 0 1 1Opponents 1 1 2

SOG 1 2 TThorns FC 2 2 4Opponents 1 2 3

YELLOW CARDS 1 2 TThorns FC 0 2 2Opponents 1 0 1

FOULS COM. 1 2 TThorns FC 6 7 13Opponents 6 6 12

RED CARDS 1 2 TThorns FC 0 0 0Opponents 0 0 0


GAME-BY-GAME BOX SCORES

THORNS FC 1 at FC KANSAS CITY 1April 13, 2013 • Shawnee Mission District Stadium (Overland Park, Kan.) • Att: 6,784

SCORINGPOR - Sinclair (penalty kick) 67 • KC - Cuellar (Robinson) 3

STATS Shots Saves Fouls Offsides Corners POR 7 2 13 1 4KC 10 3 12 2 3

LINEUPGK LeBlanc; D Dougherty, D Williamson, D Buehler, D Marshall (O’Neil, 62); M Washington (Wetzel, 90), M Kerr (Foxhoven, 64), M Edwards, M Long; F Sinclair ©, F Morgan

Subs not used: GK Gay, M Shim

Referee: Kari Seitz; Weather: Partly Cloudy, 64 degrees


THORNS FC GAME-BY-GAME

Timbers GP MIN G A P SH SOG CK OFF FC FS C EApril 13 at Kansas City 1 90 1 0 2 7 4 4 1 13 12 2 Totals 1 90 1 0 2 7 4 4 1 13 12 2 0

* - all stats NWSL play only

Opponents GP MIN G A P SH SOG CK OFF FC FS C EFC Kansas City 1 90 1 1 3 10 3 3 2 12 13 1 Totals 1 90 1 1 3 10 3 3 2 12 13 1 0

Timbers GP MIN SH SV GA GAA SHO PG PA W L TApril 13 at Kansas City 1 90 3 2 1 1.00 1 Totals 1 90 3 2 1 1.00 0 0 0 0 0 1

Opponents GP MIN SH SV GA GAA SHO PG PA W L TFC Kansas City 1 90 4 3 1 1.00 1 Totals 1 90 4 3 1 1.00 0 0 0 0 0 1


THORNS FC GOAL CHART

GOAL SCORERS

KEY

12 Sinclair 1

Total 1

Right foot (0) RLeft foot (0) LHeader (0) HBody (0) BFree kick (0) FPenalty kick (1) P

PENALTY KICKSSinclair 1

PENALTY KICKS

DATE MIN OPP PLAYER GOALKEEPER RESULTApril 13 67 KC Sinclair Barnhart Goal

FOR:

DATE MIN OPP PLAYER GOALKEEPER RESULT

AGAINST:

SCORING BREAKDOWNHOME (0 games)Minute 0-15 16-30 31-45 46-60 61-75 76-90 TOTALTimbers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Opponents 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

ROAD (1 game)Minute 0-15 16-30 31-45 46-60 61-75 76-90 TOTALTimbers 0 0 0 0 1 0 1Opponents 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

* - all stats NWSL play only


THORNS FC FIRSTS

INDIVIDUAL DATE OPP PLAYERGoal April 13 KC Sinclair (67’)BraceHat TrickGame-winning GoalAssistGame-winning AssistPenalty Kick Goal April 13 KC SinclairPenalty Kick MissShot April 13 KC Washington (17’)Shot on goal April 13 KC Sinclair (20’)Caution April 13 KC Washington (70’)EjectionCorner Kick April 13 KC Kerr (21’)Save April 13 KC LeBlanc (71’)ShutoutSubstitution April 13 KC O’Neil for Marshall (62’)

TEAM DATE OPPWinHome WinRoad WinLossHome LossRoad LossDraw April 13 KC 1-1Home DrawRoad Draw April 13 KC 1-1Shutout

MISCELLANEOUS STATS

Quickest Goal: 67’; Sinclair, April 13 at FC Kansas CityQuickest Goal Against: 3’; Cuellar, April 13 at FC Kansas CityGame-Winning Goals after 75’:Game-Tying Goals after 75’:Multi-Goal Games:Hat Tricks:Opp. Multi-Goal Games:Opp. Hat Tricks:Own Goals:Own Goals Against:Red Cards:Opp. Red Cards:

# PLAYER POS HT DOB HOMETOWN COLLEGE11 Avant, Jazmyne D 5-3 01/30/1990 Coppell, Texas Florida16 Buehler, Rachel D 5-5 08/26/1985 Del Mar, Calif. Stanford2 Dougherty, Marian D 5-10 11/25/1984 Lakewood, Colo. Santa Clara14 Edwards, Becky M 5-8 05/22/1988 Downington, Pa. Florida State9 Foxhoven, Danielle F 5-6 11/08/1989 Littleton, Colo. Portland23 Gay, Adelaide GK 5-6 11/03/1989 Skillman, N.J. North Carolina8 Kerr, Angie M 5-5 03/29/1985 El Cajon, Calif. Portland1 LeBlanc, Karina GK 5-10 03/30/1980 Maple Ridge, B.C. Nebraska10 Long, Allie M 5-8 08/13/1987 Northport, N.Y. North Carolina7 Marshall, Nikki D 5-7 06/02/1988 Mead, Colo. Colorado13 Morgan, Alex F 5-7 07/02/1989 Diamond Bar, Calif. Cal-Berkeley4 O’Neil, Emilee D/M 5-7 03/26/1983 Atlanta, Ga. Stanford6 Shim, Meleana M 5-4 09/25/1991 Honolulu, Hawaii Santa Clara18 Shufelt, Jessica F 5-7 05/29/1990 Rochester, N.Y. Connecticut12 Sinclair, Christine F 5-9 06/12/1983 Burnaby, B.C. Portland21 Washington, Nikki F 5-4 08/01/1988 Mesquite, Texas North Carolina20 Wetzel, Courtney M 5-7 02/25/1989 Puyallup, Wash. Oregon State5 Williamson, Kathryn D 5-6 08/01/1989 McKinney, Texas Florida

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

# PLAYER POS PRONUNCIATION BIRTHPLACE LAST CLUB1 Karina LeBlanc GK le-bl-AH-nk Atlanta, Ga. magicJack (WPS)2 Marian Dougherty D Denver, Colo. magicJack (WPS)4 Emilee O’Neil D emily Atlanta, Ga. Bay Area Breeze (WPSL)5 Kathryn Williamson D McKinney, Texas Florida (NCAA)6 Meleana Shim M mel-LAY-ah-nah Honolulu, Hawaii Santa Clara (NCAA)7 Nikki Marshall D Thornton, Colo. Western New York (WPSL Elite)8 Angie Kerr M San Diego, Calif. Sky Blue FC (WPS)9 Danielle Foxhoven F Wheat Ridge, Colo. FC Energiya Voronezh (Russia)10 Allie Long M Huntington, N.Y. New York Fury (WPSL Elite)11 Jazmyne Avant D jazz-min a-vah-nt Dallas, Texas New York Fury (WPSL Elite)12 Christine Sinclair F Burnaby, B.C. Western New York (WPS)13 Alex Morgan F San Dimas, Calif. Sounders Women (W-League)14 Becky Edwards M Downington, Pa. Kristianstads DFF (Sweden)16 Rachel Buehler D BYOO-luhr La Jolla, Calif. Boston Breakers (WPS)18 Jessica Shufelt F SHOO-felt Rochester, N.Y. Ottawa Fury (W-League)20 Courtney Wetzel M Puyallup, Wash. Ottawa Fury (W-League)21 Nikki Washington F Dallas, Texas Canberra United (Australia)23 Adelaide Gay GK Princeton, N.J. North Carolina (NCAA)

NUMERICAL ROSTER

COACHES & STAFF HEAD COACH: Cindy Parlow Cone ATHLETIC TRAINER: Sheila TatsunamiASSISTANT COACH: John Galas EQUIPMENT MANAGER: Megan LovichFITNESS/GOALKEEPER COACH: Nate Berry


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