PORTLAND, Ore. (August 17, 2026) – The Portland Thorns announced today that it has agreed to a one-year contract extension with midfielder Renee Lyles that will see her remain in the Rose City through 2027.
“Since her arrival, Renee has shown consistent development in her game and comes in ready to work with a positive attitude that carries through the dressing room,” said President and General Manager of Sporting Operations Jeff Agoos. “She bolsters our attack with her versatility and technical ability, and we look forward to her continued impact as we set out to fight for an NWSL Championship trophy.”
Lyles joined the Thorns during the 2026 preseason as a non-roster invitee and impressed the Portland staff to earn her first professional contract. She led Portland in preseason scoring with four goals including a hattrick against C.F. Monterrey at Providence Park.
Lyles has made seven appearances for the Thorns so far and had a player of the match performance when she got her first career goal and assist in a 2-2 draw against Gotham FC last month.
About 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. (August 17, 2026) – The Portland Thorns announced today that it has agreed to a one-year contract extension with midfielder Renee Lyles that will see her remain in the Rose City through 2027.
“Since her arrival, Renee has shown consistent development in her game and comes in ready to work with a positive attitude that carries through the dressing room,” said President and General Manager of Sporting Operations Jeff Agoos. “She bolsters our attack with her versatility and technical ability, and we look forward to her continued impact as we set out to fight for an NWSL Championship trophy.”
Lyles joined the Thorns during the 2026 preseason as a non-roster invitee and impressed the Portland staff to earn her first professional contract. She led Portland in preseason scoring with four goals including a hattrick against C.F. Monterrey at Providence Park.
Lyles has made seven appearances for the Thorns so far and had a player of the match performance when she got her first career goal and assist in a 2-2 draw against Gotham FC last month.
About 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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