PORTLAND, Ore. (April 21, 2026) – The Portland Thorns announced today that it has received a 2026 international roster spot from Gotham FC in exchange for $15,000 in allocation money.
Portland now possesses nine international roster slots, and seven players hold an international designation including goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold (Australia), forward MimiAlidou (Canada), midfielder Jessie Fleming (Canada), forward Valerin Loboa (Colombia), defender Isabella Obaze (Denmark), defender Marie Müller (Germany) and midfielder Cassandra Bogere (Norway). Forward Julie Dufour (France) will occupy the eighth spot when she is removed off the season-ending injury (SEI) list.
The Thorns return to NWSL action this Sunday, April 26 at Angel City FC, with kickoff at BMO Stadium scheduled for 3 pm PT. The match will be available to watch on ESPN2 and on the radio at KNKR-2 (KNKR-HD2).
Fans interested in purchasing Thorns tickets for the 2026 NWSL season are encouraged to call the ticket office at 503-509-5555, email ticketsales@thorns.com or visit thorns.com/tickets for more information. To view the full 2026 Portland Thorns schedule, visit thorns.com/schedule.
About the Portland Thorns
Founded in 2012, the Portland Thorns are a global leader in women’s soccer, defined by unmatched fan support, championship success, and a longstanding commitment to excellence since their inaugural 2013 season. The Thorns have created one of the premier environments in women’s sports at Providence Park, leading the NWSL in average attendance for a league-record ninth time in 2025 and hosting four of the five largest-attended matches during the 2025 season. Portland is the winningest club in NWSL history, capturing a league-record three NWSL Championships (2013, 2017, 2022), two NWSL Shields (2016, 2021), and the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, while qualifying for the postseason a league-high 11 times. Looking ahead, the club’s investment in the world’s first dual-sport women’s performance center, the Kaiser Permanente Performance Center, set to open in 2026, will foster an environment that champions innovation, elevates athlete development, and enhances elite performance.
PORTLAND, Ore. (April 21, 2026) – The Portland Thorns announced today that it has received a 2026 international roster spot from Gotham FC in exchange for $15,000 in allocation money.
Portland now possesses nine international roster slots, and seven players hold an international designation including goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold (Australia), forward MimiAlidou (Canada), midfielder Jessie Fleming (Canada), forward Valerin Loboa (Colombia), defender Isabella Obaze (Denmark), defender Marie Müller (Germany) and midfielder Cassandra Bogere (Norway). Forward Julie Dufour (France) will occupy the eighth spot when she is removed off the season-ending injury (SEI) list.
The Thorns return to NWSL action this Sunday, April 26 at Angel City FC, with kickoff at BMO Stadium scheduled for 3 pm PT. The match will be available to watch on ESPN2 and on the radio at KNKR-2 (KNKR-HD2).
Fans interested in purchasing Thorns tickets for the 2026 NWSL season are encouraged to call the ticket office at 503-509-5555, email ticketsales@thorns.com or visit thorns.com/tickets for more information. To view the full 2026 Portland Thorns schedule, visit thorns.com/schedule.
About the Portland Thorns
Founded in 2012, the Portland Thorns are a global leader in women’s soccer, defined by unmatched fan support, championship success, and a longstanding commitment to excellence since their inaugural 2013 season. The Thorns have created one of the premier environments in women’s sports at Providence Park, leading the NWSL in average attendance for a league-record ninth time in 2025 and hosting four of the five largest-attended matches during the 2025 season. Portland is the winningest club in NWSL history, capturing a league-record three NWSL Championships (2013, 2017, 2022), two NWSL Shields (2016, 2021), and the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, while qualifying for the postseason a league-high 11 times. Looking ahead, the club’s investment in the world’s first dual-sport women’s performance center, the Kaiser Permanente Performance Center, set to open in 2026, will foster an environment that champions innovation, elevates athlete development, and enhances elite performance.
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