PORTLAND, Ore. (January 29, 2026) — The Portland Thorns have signed midfielder Cassandra Bogere via a transfer from Norway’s SK Brann Kvinner for an undisclosed fee through the 2028 season with a 2029 club option, the Club announced today.
“Cassandra is an exciting and emerging young talent who fits the profile of player we’re looking for as we continue preparations for the 2026 season,” President and General Manager of Soccer Operations Jeff Agoos said. “She is dynamic and disciplined in central midfield with an ability to contribute in and out of possession. With almost 100 professional appearances as a 20-year-old and meaningful experience on the pitch in a winning environment, we welcome Cassandra as a valuable addition to our roster.”
The Norwegian youth international arrives in the Rose City after helping Brann lift the 2025 Toppserien title in November, scoring twice with 13 starts in 22 appearances last season in Norway’s top-flight. She played in a combined five matches for Brann in qualifying rounds for both the 2025/26 UEFA Women’s Champions League and UEFA Women’s Europa Cup. She registered three goals in 38 total games with Brann.
Bogere made her professional football debut when she was 16 with Toppserien’s Røa IL (Oslo, Norway) and played 54 matches across all competitions for her hometown club, tallying one goal and nine assists.
Internationally, Bogere has made nine appearances for Norway’s U-19 Women’s National Team between UEFA qualifiers and exhibitions.
To start the 2026 preseason, the Thorns contracted roster currently features the following players:
Goalkeepers(3): Mackenzie Arnold (INTL), Bella Bixby, Morgan Messner
Defenders (9): Carolyn Calzada, Daiane (LOAN), Sam Hiatt, Mallie McKenzie, Marie Müller (INTL - SEI), Isabella Obaze (INTL), Jayden Perry, Reyna Reyes, M.A. Vignola
Midfielders (5): Cassandra Bogere (INTL), Deyna Castellanos, Jessie Fleming (INTL), Shae Harvey, Olivia Moultrie
Forwards (10): Mimi Alidou (INTL), Julie Dufour (INTL - SEI), Caiya Hanks (SEI), Valerin Loboa (INTL), Maddie Padelski, Alexa Spaanstra, Pietra Tordin, Reilyn Turner, Morgan Weaver (SEI), Sophia Wilson (ML)
INTL – Player holds an international roster slot; LOAN – Player out on loan;
SEI – Season-Ending Injury; ML – Maternity Leave
Additionally, the Thorns now have 10 trialists for the 2026 preseason:
Defenders (3): Laila Booker (NRI), Sydney Cheesman (NRI), Isabella Yakel (NRI)
Midfielders (4): Hayden Colson (NRI), Riley Gleason (NRI), Jennie Immethun (NRI), Renee Lyles (NRI)
Forwards (3): Mathilde Braithwaite (NRI), Farrah Walters (NRI), Tatum Wynalda (NRI)
NRI – Non-Roster Invitee
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, set to open in 2026, will foster an environment that champions innovation, elevates athlete development, and enhances elite performance.
PORTLAND, Ore. (January 29, 2026) — The Portland Thorns have signed midfielder Cassandra Bogere via a transfer from Norway’s SK Brann Kvinner for an undisclosed fee through the 2028 season with a 2029 club option, the Club announced today.
“Cassandra is an exciting and emerging young talent who fits the profile of player we’re looking for as we continue preparations for the 2026 season,” President and General Manager of Soccer Operations Jeff Agoos said. “She is dynamic and disciplined in central midfield with an ability to contribute in and out of possession. With almost 100 professional appearances as a 20-year-old and meaningful experience on the pitch in a winning environment, we welcome Cassandra as a valuable addition to our roster.”
The Norwegian youth international arrives in the Rose City after helping Brann lift the 2025 Toppserien title in November, scoring twice with 13 starts in 22 appearances last season in Norway’s top-flight. She played in a combined five matches for Brann in qualifying rounds for both the 2025/26 UEFA Women’s Champions League and UEFA Women’s Europa Cup. She registered three goals in 38 total games with Brann.
Bogere made her professional football debut when she was 16 with Toppserien’s Røa IL (Oslo, Norway) and played 54 matches across all competitions for her hometown club, tallying one goal and nine assists.
Internationally, Bogere has made nine appearances for Norway’s U-19 Women’s National Team between UEFA qualifiers and exhibitions.
To start the 2026 preseason, the Thorns contracted roster currently features the following players:
Goalkeepers(3): Mackenzie Arnold (INTL), Bella Bixby, Morgan Messner
Defenders (9): Carolyn Calzada, Daiane (LOAN), Sam Hiatt, Mallie McKenzie, Marie Müller (INTL - SEI), Isabella Obaze (INTL), Jayden Perry, Reyna Reyes, M.A. Vignola
Midfielders (5): Cassandra Bogere (INTL), Deyna Castellanos, Jessie Fleming (INTL), Shae Harvey, Olivia Moultrie
Forwards (10): Mimi Alidou (INTL), Julie Dufour (INTL - SEI), Caiya Hanks (SEI), Valerin Loboa (INTL), Maddie Padelski, Alexa Spaanstra, Pietra Tordin, Reilyn Turner, Morgan Weaver (SEI), Sophia Wilson (ML)
INTL – Player holds an international roster slot; LOAN – Player out on loan;
SEI – Season-Ending Injury; ML – Maternity Leave
Additionally, the Thorns now have 10 trialists for the 2026 preseason:
Defenders (3): Laila Booker (NRI), Sydney Cheesman (NRI), Isabella Yakel (NRI)
Midfielders (4): Hayden Colson (NRI), Riley Gleason (NRI), Jennie Immethun (NRI), Renee Lyles (NRI)
Forwards (3): Mathilde Braithwaite (NRI), Farrah Walters (NRI), Tatum Wynalda (NRI)
NRI – Non-Roster Invitee
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, set to open in 2026, will foster an environment that champions innovation, elevates athlete development, and enhances elite performance.
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