Thorns FC Game Guide: @ Western New York Flash | NWSL Championship - Aug. 31, 2013

PORTLAND THORNS FC GAME NOTES

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2013, 5 P.M. (PT)VP Communications: Chris Metz - (503) 553-5433, [email protected]

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PORTLAND THORNS FC AT WESTERN NEW YORK

THORNS FC

11-6-5 (38pts)

VS.

WESTERN NY

11-6-5 (38pts)

2013 SCHEDULE2013 NWSL RECORD: 11-6-5(Home: 5-4-2; Away: 6-2-3)

2013 NWSL PLAYOFFS RECORD: 1-0-0(Home: 0-0-0; Away: 1-0-0)

DATE OPPONENT TIME/RESULT ATTENDANCESat., April 13 at FC Kansas City T 1-1 6,784 Sun., April 21 SEATTLE REIGN FC W 2-1 16,479Sat., April 27 at Chicago Red Stars W 2-0 2,855Sat., May 4 at Washington W 2-1 5,011Sun., May 12 at Chicago Red Stars W 2-0 1,329Thurs., May 16 SKY BLUE FC L 0-1 11,055Sun., May 19 WASHINGTON W 2-0 12,474Sat., May 25 at Seattle Reign FC W 1-0 3,324Sat., June 1 CHICAGO RED STARS L 0-2 12,446Thurs., June 6 FC KANSAS CITY W 4-3 10,886Sun., June 16 SEATTLE REIGN FC W 2-0 13,802Sat., June 22 at Sky Blue FC T 0-0 3,002Sun., June 30 at FC Kansas City L 0-2 4,774Sat., July 6 BOSTON BREAKERS L 0-2 12,436Sun., July 14 WESTERN NEW YORK T 1-1 13,021Sun., July 21 at Boston Breakers W 2-1 2,978Sun., July 28 CHICAGO RED STARS T 3-3 12,534Wed., July 31 SKY BLUE FC W 3-1 13,769Sun., Aug. 4 FC KANSAS CITY L 2-3 17,619Wed., Aug 7 at Boston Breakers L 1-2 3,012Sat., Aug. 10 at Western New York T 0-0 7,606Sat., Aug. 17 at Seattle Reign FC W 2-1 3,855Sat. Aug. 24 at FC Kansas City^ W 3-2 (AET) 4,016Sat. Aug. 31 at Western New York^ 5 p.m. FOX Sports 2/FOXSoccer2Go

^ - NWSL playoff game*dates and times subject to change

MATCH INFORMATIONDate: Saturday, August 31, 2013Kickoff: 5 p.m. (Pacific)Location: Sahlen’s Stadium (Rochester, N.Y.)Forecast: 84 degrees, sunny

Referee: Kari SeitzAssistant Referees: Veronica Perez, Kyle AtkinsFourth Official: Margaret Domka

National TV: FOX Sports 2 / FOXSoccer2GoTalent: Steve Cangialosi (play-by-play), Kyndra de St. Aubin (analyst), Kate Markgraf (sideline)

Due to national television broadcast, there is no live webstream.

NWSL PLAYOFF FINAL SCHEDULESaturday, August 31 TIME (PT) NATIONAL TVPortland Thorns FC at Western New York 5 p.m. FOX Sports 2 MATCH DAY PREVIEW

Saturday’s National Women’s Soccer League championship match marks the third meeting between Portland Thorns FC and the Western New York Flash this year. Both previous matches have ended in draws, as Thorns FC earned a comeback, 1-1 draw against the Flash on July 14 and a scoreless draw in the penultimate game of the regular season on Aug. 10 at Sahlen’s Stadium. The two clubs have combined for two goals in 180 minutes of action. Thorns FC enters the match on a modest, three-game unbeaten run since Aug. 10. Including the postseason, Portland extended its league-best road record to 7-2-3 with a 3-2 win in the semifinals against FC Kansas City on Aug. 24. Western New York carries an eight-game unbeaten streak into Saturday’s final match.

REGULAR SEASON IN REVIEWLike many teams in the National Women’s Soccer League, Thorns FC went through ups and downs during the regular season, but one thing remained consistent - Portland was never far from the top spot in the league standings. After opening the year with a five-game unbeaten streak, Thorns FC went on to suffer just two losses in the first half of the season. Portland entered the midway point in the 22-game regular season with an 8-2-1 overall record.

Playing six of their last 11 games on the road, Thorns FC lost consecutive games for the first time June 30-July 6. Despite finishing the second half of the season with a 3-4-4 record, Thorns FC locked up the No. 3 seed in the playoffs - finishing tied on points (38) with No. 1 Western New York and No. 2 FC Kansas City and two points ahead of No. 4 Sky Blue FC in a tight race for playoff seeding. Clinching a postseason berth with two weeks left in the regluar season, Thorns FC finished on a high note, earning a shutout in a scoreless draw at Western New York and a 2-1 win over Seattle Reign FC.

Forward Christine Sinclair netted four goals over the final six games, while midfielder Tobin Heath added three assists in seven games after joining the team in mid-July. Forward Alex Morgan ended the year as the team’s points leader (21) with eight goals and five assists, while goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc collected seven shutouts and 92 saves in 21 games.

LAST MATCH VS. WESTERN NEW YORKGoalkeeper Karina LeBlanc made a season-high 10 saves, including five in each half, as Thorns FC battled to a scoreless draw with the Western New York Flash before 7,606 fans at Sahlen’s Stadium in Rochester, N.Y., on Aug. 10. LeBlanc registered her seventh shutout of the season, coming up with a late save on a long-distance free kick by Flash defender Brittany Taylor in second-half stoppage time. A Canadian international, LeBlanc also helped keep Western New York forward Abby Wambach in check with saves in the ninth and 59th minutes. Playing without leading scorer Alex Morgan, who sustained a mild MCL sprain in her left knee against Boston in the game prior, Thorns FC registered seven shots (3 on goal). All three shots on goal came in the second half, as midfielder Tobin Heath provided two of the team’s best scoring chances in the 54th and 72nd minutes.

PORTLAND THORNS FC AT WESTERN NEW YORKSATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 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, 35, 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: 5-4-2 6-2-3 11-6-5Day Games: 3-1-1 0-1-0 3-2-1Night Games: 2-3-1 6-1-3 8-4-4On Grass: 0-0-0 1-0-1 1-0-1On Turf: 5-4-2 5-2-2 10-6-4Scoring First: 4-0-1 4-1-0 8-1-1Opponent Scoring First: 1-4-1 2-1-1 3-5-2One-Goal Games: 2-2-0 4-1-0 6-3-0Leading at Half: 3-0-1 2-0-0 5-0-1Trailing at Half: 0-3-0 0-1-1 0-4-1Tied at Half: 2-1-1 4-1-2 6-2-3Leading at 75’: 5-0-1 3-0-0 8-0-1Trailing at 75’: 0-3-0 0-1-0 0-4-0Tied at 75’: 0-1-1 3-1-3 3-2-4Outshooting Opponent: 3-2-2 3-0-0 6-2-2Outshot by Opponent: 2-2-0 2-2-3 4-4-3Shots Even: 0-0-0 1-0-0 1-0-0When Scoring 0 Goals: 0-3-0 0-1-2 0-4-2When Scoring 1 Goal: 0-0-1 1-1-1 1-1-2When Scoring 2 Goals: 3-1-0 5-0-0 8-1-0When Scoring 3 Goals: 1-0-1 0-0-0 1-0-1When Scoring 4+ Goals: 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0When Allowing 0 Goals: 2-0-0 3-0-2 5-0-2When Allowing 1 Goal: 2-1-1 3-0-1 5-1-2When Allowing 2 Goals: 0-2-0 0-2-0 0-4-0When Allowing 3 Goals: 1-1-1 0-0-0 1-1-1When Allowing 4+ Goals: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Pacific Time Zone: 5-4-2 2-0-0 7-4-2Mountain Time Zone: 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0Central Time Zone: 0-0-0 2-1-1 2-1-1Eastern Time Zone: 0-0-0 2-1-2 2-1-2Red-Black-Black Unis: 5-4-2 1-0-1 6-4-3White-Black-White Unis: 0-0-0 5-2-2 5-2-2On FOX Soccer 0-1-1 0-0-0 0-1-1Wednesday: 1-0-0 0-1-0 1-1-0Thursday: 1-1-0 0-0-0 1-1-0Saturday: 0-2-0 4-0-3 4-2-3Sunday: 3-1-2 2-1-0 5-2-2April: 1-0-0 1-0-1 2-0-1May: 1-1-0 3-0-0 4-1-0June: 2-1-0 0-1-1 2-2-1July: 1-1-2 1-0-0 2-1-2August: 0-1-0 1-1-1 1-2-1

THORNS FC 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. “Talk Timbers” features interviews with club officials, coaches, Timbers and 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.

ATTENDANCE IN CONTEXTIn 11 regular-season home games, Portland has earned an average attendance number of 13,320 at JELD-WEN Field. The number is impressive when put in larger context. In women’s profes-sional soccer history in the United States, it ranks as the second-highest average regular-season attendance behind the 2001 Washington Freedom (14,421). When placed alongside Major League Soccer attendance numbers, Thorns FC draw larger average crowds than Chivas USA (8,670) and just slightly less than three other MLS clubs: D.C. United (13,577), New England (13,635) and Chicago (14,068). Worldwide based on 2012-13 attendance, Thorns FC have earned higher average attendance than seven men’s teams in the Dutch Eredivisie (Netherlands), five teams in Ligue 1 (France), three teams in Serie A (Italy) and England’s npower Championship (the step below the Premier League) and two teams in La Liga (Spain).

ON THE ROADDespite massive support at home, Thorns FC have compiled the best road record in the NWSL in 11 regular-season away matches this year. With a road record of 6-2-3 (.636), Portland has con-ceded a paltry eight goals on the road this season, ranking first in the NWSL in road defense with a 0.72 road goals-against average. Thorns FC earned yet another road win last Saturday, this time capturing a come-from-behind, 3-2 win over FC Kansas City after extra time at Verizon Wireless Field at Shawnee Mission District Stadium. After conceding two goals in the opening 25 minutes, Thorns FC battled back to tie the game in the 65th minute, sending the match to extra time.


SCOUTING THE FLASHThe Western New York Flash enter Saturday’s game on an eight-game unbeaten streak (5-0-3) since July 14, six of which were played at Sahlen’s Stadium in Rochester. When playing at home, the Flash have lost just one game (April 27 against the Boston Breakers) and compiled a league-best 8-1-2 record at Sahlen’s Stadium.

Head coach Aaran Lines, himself a former member of the Portland Timbers during the team’s 2005 USL First-Division season, has benefited from strong offensive attack this season. Western New York finished the regular season with a league-high 36 goals, including 11 from forward Abby Wambach and eight from midfielder Carli Lloyd. Lloyd netted a brace in the team’s 2-0 semifinal win over Sky Blue FC. Goalkeeper Adrianna Franch, an NWSL Best XI Second Team hon-oree, compiled a league-best 0.91 goals-against average in 22 regular-season games, while leading the league with 98 saves.

LONGEST INDIVIDUAL STREAKS

PLAYERSConsecutive Games with Goal: ................................................ 4, Shim, July 14-31Consecutive Games with Assist: ........................ 2, 2x (last: Heath, July 28-Aug. 4)Consecutive Games with Point: .......................4, 3x (last: Morgan, July 21-Aug. 4)Consecutive Games with Shot: .......................8, 3x (last: Sinclair, June 30-Aug. 7)Consecutive Games with SOG: .....................................8, Morgan, April 13-May 25Consecutive Games with Corner Kick: ............................ 7, Heath, July 14-Aug. 10Consecutive Games with Offside: ................................7, Morgan, April 21-May 25Consecutive Games with Foul Com.: ............................... 6, Morgan, July 6-Aug. 4Consecutive Games with Foul Suff.: ............................8, Morgan, April 13-May 25

Consecutive Games with Caution: .......................................... 4, Heath, July 14-31 Consecutive Games with Ejection: ..................................................................... n/a

Consecutive Starts: ...............................................................22, Three players tiedConsecutive Minutes: .........................1871, Kathryn Williamson, April 13-Aug. 10

GOALKEEPERSScoreless Streak (minutes): ......................................225, LeBlanc, May 16-June 6Consecutive Shutouts: ................................ 2, 2x (last: LeBlanc, June 16-June 22)Consecutive Starts: .....................................................13, LeBlanc, June 6-presentConsecutive Minutes in Goal:..................................1170, LeBlanc, June 6-present

INDIVIDUAL SINGLE-GAME HIGHSPLAYERSGoals: .......................................................... 2, 2x (last: Sinclair, Aug. 17 at Seattle)

Assists: .......................................................2, 2x (last: Heath, July 28 vs. Chicago)

Points: ......................................................4, 2x: (last: Sinclair, July 28 vs. Chicago)

Shots: ................................................... 10, Morgan, July 14 vs. Western New York

Shots on Goal: .................................................. 6, Morgan, July 31 vs. Sky Blue FC

Corner Kicks: ............................................................. 11, Heath, July 21 at Boston

Offsides: ............................................ 4, 2x (last: Morgan, May 16 vs. Sky Blue FC)

Fouls Committed: .........................................................5, Long, April 21 vs. Seattle

Fouls Suffered:.................................................... 4, Heath, July 31 vs. Sky Blue FC

Cautions/Yellow Cards: ..................1, 29x (last: Marshall/Shim, Aug. 17 at Seattle)

Ejections/Red Cards: .......................................................................................... n/a

GOALKEEPERSShots Faced: .........................................10, LeBlanc, Aug. 10 at Western New York Saves: ...................................................10, LeBlanc, Aug. 10 at Western New York

Goals Allowed: ........................................ 3, 2x (last: LeBlanc, July 28 vs. Chicago)

WEIMER ON A ROLLThorns FC forward Tiffany Weimer has taken on the role of super-sub lately, playing a hand in several crucial goals for Portland down the stretch. Weimer, who entered last Saturday’s semifinal match against FC Kansas City in the 56th minute, tallied the game-tying goal in the 65th minute. Weimer then assisted on Allie Long’s game-winning goal in the 103rd minute. In the final game of the regular season, Weimer assisted on forward Christine Sinclair’s game-winning goal in the regular-season finale against Seattle. All told, Weimer has played a part in three of Portland’s last four goals.

RELIABLE DEFENSIVE CORPSIn 22 regular-season games, Portland’s back line of Nikki Marshall, Rachel Buehler, Kat Williamson and Marian Dougherty proved to be a reliable group. Marshall and Williamson started all 22 games, as Williamson (a rookie) ranked first among defenders with 1,944 minutes played. Marshall ranked third (among field players) on the team in minutes played (1,871). Buehler missed only two matches, both for international duty, while Dougherty missed three games.

THORNS FC REACH TITLE GAME WITH 3-2 WINMidfielder Allie Long recorded the game-winning goal for Thorns FC in the 103rd minute of extra time, helping guide Portland to a 3-2 win over FC Kansas City and a berth in the NWSL Championship match on Aug. 24. Despite conceding two goals in the opening 25 minutes, Thorns FC battled back on goals by midfielder Tobin Heath (33rd minute) and forward Tiffany Weimer (65th minute) before Long’s game-winning tally in extra time.

LONG’S IMPACTIncluding the postseason, Thorns FC are an undefeated 4-0-0 when midfielder Allie Long records a goal. Long registered three goals and three assists during the regular season, despite shifting to a holding midfield role midway through the year. Long tallied in a 2-0 win at Chicago (May 12), a 4-3 win over FC Kansas City (June 6) and a 3-1 win over Sky Blue FC (July 31), before recording the game-winning goal last Saturday in a 3-2 semifinal win at FC Kansas City.

FIVE STRAIGHT ON THE ROADEntering Saturday’s championship match at Western New York, Thorns FC have played four straight matches on the road. Saturday’s game will be the team’s fifth consecutive road game since Aug. 7. Portland is 2-1-1 overall during the road swing (7-2-3 this season including playoffs), outscoring opponents 6-5 in four games.

CHAMPIONSHIP EXPERIENCEAside from playing in games on the world’s biggest stage in the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the Olympic Games, several Thorns FC players have played a role in championship games at the professional level, as well. Most recently, forwards Christine Sinclair and Alex Morgan and midfielder Becky Edwards helped lead the Western New York Flash to the 2011 Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) title in front of 10,461 fans at Sahlen’s Stadium. In 2010, Sinclair, Edwards and defender Rachel Buehler won the WPS title with FC Gold Pride. In 2009, goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc starred for the Los Angeles Sol in a 1-0 loss against Sky Blue FC in the championship game. Head coach Cindy Parlow Cone helped the Atlanta Beat reach the 2001 and 2003 WUSA Founders Cup, losing both times in the final.

Height: 5-10 DOB: 03/30/80Hometown: Maple Ridge, B.C.Acquired: National Team Allocation, 01/11/13 Last NWSL win: 08/17/13 POR @ SEALast NWSL shutout: 08/10/13 POR @ WNY

2013: Made eight saves in a 3-2 win at FC Kansas City in the semifinals ... Recorded seven saves in a 2-1 win over Seattle on Aug. 17 ... Made a season-high 10 saves in a 0-0 draw at Western New York on Aug. 10 ... Saved four shots in a 3-1 win over Sky Blue FC on July 31 ... Made four saves in a 2-1 win at Boston on July 21 ... Has stopped consecutive penalty kicks (June 16 vs. Seattle; July 14 vs. Western New York) ... Made five saves, including an 84th-minute penalty kick in a 1-1 draw against Western New York on July 14 ... Two-time NWSL Player of the Week winner (Week 11, 14) ... Collected seven saves, two in second-half stoppage time, for her sixth shutout in a scoreless draw at Sky Blue FC June 22 ... Made four saves, in a 2-0 win over Seattle June 16 ... Compiled a shutout streak of 225 consecutive minutes (May 16-25; June 6) ... Recorded back-to-back shutouts May 19-25 ... ... Made four saves to earn her second shutout in a 2-0 win May 12 at Chicago ... Stopped a season-high six shots in a 2-1 win at Washington May 4 ... Made three saves in a 2-0 win against Chicago on April 27.

INTERNATIONALOn Canada’s roster in four consecutive FIFA Women’s World Cup tournaments (1999, ‘03, ‘07, ‘11) and two Olympics (‘08, ‘12), winning the bronze medal at the London 2012 Olympics.

CAREERA WPS All-Star in 2009 ... Spent the 2011 WPS season with magicJack and played for the Philadelphia Independence (2010) and Los Angeles Sol (2009) ... In WUSA, played for the Boston Breakers (2001-03).

KARINA LEBLANC - GK1

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: Logged 18 minutes as a sub in a 3-3 draw against Chicago on July 28 ... Has ap-peared in four games this season ... Earned her first professional start, playing 63 minutes at right back in a scoreless draw against Sky Blue FC on June 22 ... Logged 30 minutes as a second-half substitute in a 2-0 win over Seattle on June 16 ... Made her Thorns FC and professional debut as a 62nd-minute substitute at left back in a season-opening 1-1 draw against FC Kansas City on April 13.

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: 04/21/13 POR vs. SEALast NWSL assist: 06/06/13 POR vs. KC

2013: Started and played 120 minutes in a 3-2 win at FC Kansas City in an NWSL playoffs semifinal match on Aug. 24 ... Appeared in 19 of the team’s 22 regular-season games ... Started five straight matches July 14-Aug. 4 ... Missed match against Boston on July 6 due to knee soreness ... Started and played 90 minutes June 30 at FC Kansas City, but missed the final 10 minutes after suffering a knee injury ... Missed June 22 match against Sky Blue FC while attending her sister’s wedding ... Registered her first assist of the season on June 6 in a 4-3 win over FC Kansas City, delivering a pass from the end line to set up midfielder Courtney Wetzel for her first-career NWSL goal ... Scored the first-ever goal for Portland at JELD-WEN Field on a 45th-minute header April 21 against Seattle ... Earned a yellow card in the 51st minute on May 25 against Seattle Reign FC.

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 ... Has appeared in 11 games for the U.S. Women’s National Team.

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/M4Height: 5-7 DOB: 01/11/85Hometown: Athens, Ga.Acquired: Signed, 04/24/13Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: 04/14/13 BOS vs. WSH

2013: Logged 10 minutes as a substitute on Aug. 4 against FC Kansas City ... Made her first career NWSL start on June 16 against Seattle, playing the first 45 minutes ... Was issued a yellow card in the 39th minute ... Played 11 minutes as a second-half substitute on June 1 in a 2-0 loss against Chicago ... Was issued a yellow card in the 90th minute against the Red Stars ... Made her first appearance for Thorns FC on April 27 against Chicago, enter-ing as an 89th-minute substitute ... Acquired by Portland off waivers on April 24 ... While playing for Boston during the start of the 2013 NWSL season, assisted on Sydney Leroux’s stoppage-time equalizer April 14 against the Washington Spirit.

CAREERGuess made 11 appearances, scoring four goals acrross all competitions for Dutch club ADO Den Haag in the joint Dutch-Belgian BeNe League during the 2012-13 season. She made one appearance during a UEFA Women’s Champions League Round of 32, first-leg game against Russian side FC Rossiyanka. Domestically, Guess played for the USL W-League Atlanta Silverbacks in 2012 and 2009.

COLLEGE A two-time NCAA national champion at North Carolina, Guess ranks among the program’s Top 40 all-time in goals (32), assists (35) and points (99). Under the guidance of head coach Anson Dorrance, Guess helped the Tar Heels to titles in 2003 (as a freshman) and 2006 (as a senior).

ELIZABETH GUESS - M3

Height: 5-4 DOB: 09/25/91Hometown: Honolulu, HawaiiAcquired: Discover Player, signed 04/05/13Pronunciation: mel-LAY-ah-nahLast NWSL goal: 07/31/13 POR vs. SKYLast NWSL assist: 07/31/13 POR vs. SKY

2013: Played 120 minutes and attempted three shots on goal in a 3-2 win at FC Kansas City in an NWSL playoffs semifinal match on Aug. 24 ... Became the first Thorns FC player to score a goal in four straight matches (July 14-31) ... Ranks third on the team with five goals ... Scored in the 65th minute of a 3-1 win over Sky Blue FC on July 31, added an as-sist in the match ... Scored in the 55th minute of a 3-3 draw with Chicago on July 28 ... Tal-lied the game-winning goal in the 86th minute of a 2-1 win at Boston on July 21 ... Scored the game-tying goal in a 1-1 draw against Western New York on July 14 ... Tallied her first professional goal in the 66th minute of a 2-0 win over Seattle on June 16 ... Earned her first professional assist on the game’s opening goal, becoming the second Thorns FC player to record three or more points in a match (1g, 1a) ... Made her professional debut, playing 89 minutes in a 2-1 win at Washington May 4.

INTERNATIONALSelected to the roster for a three-game trip to Norway with the U.S. U-23 Women’s National Team in June 2012 ... Appeared in both matches for the U-23s in the Three Nations Tourna-ment (June 15 vs. Sweden, June 17 vs. Norway) ... Started and played 90 minutes in a friendly against Norway on June 19, 2012.

COLLEGEA team captain during her senior season with Santa Clara ... A three-time All-West Coast Conference selection ... Helped lead the Broncos to four straight NCAA Tournament appear-ances from 2009-12 ... Started 57 of 62 career games.

MELEANA SHIM - M6

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: 08/24/13 POR @ KC (NWSL Playoffs)

2013: Assisted on Tobin Heath’s goal in a 3-2 win at FC Kansas City in an NWSL playoffs semifinal match on Aug. 24 ... Appeared in 15 of the team’s 22 regular-season games, starting eight ... Started back-to-back matches (Aug. 10-17) ... Tallied three shots in a scoreless draw at Western New York on Aug. 10 ... Recorded her first career NWSL assist in a 2-0 win against Seattle on June 16 ... Started back-to-back games June 16-22 ... Started each of the team’s first three games ... Played 54 minutes in a 2-0 win against Chicago on April 27 ... Played 74 minutes in a 2-1 win against Seattle on April 21 ... Played 64 minutes in a season-opening 1-1 draw against FC Kansas City on April 13.

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, 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 Champion-ship. 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 ... 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, ranked second on the team in minutes played (1,709) . In 2011, Kerr suited up for Sky Blue FC.

Height: 5-7 DOB: 06/02/88Hometown: Mead, Colo.Acquired: Signed, 01/31/13Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: 08/24/13 POR @ KC (NWSL Playoffs)

2013: Played 120 minutes and assisted on the game-tying goal in a 3-2 win at FC Kansas City on Aug. 24 in an NWSL playoffs semifinal game ... One of three players that started all of the team’s 22 regular-season games ... Finished the regular-seaon ranked third on the team in minutes played among field players (1,871) ... Made her first appearance at right back in a 2-0 loss against Boston on July 6 ... Normally a left back, made her first start of the season at center back on June 1 in place of Rachel Buehler, who was away on national team duty ... Played center back in 2-0 win over Seattle on June 16 ... Recorded her first career NWSL assist in a 2-0 road win on May 12 at Chicago, delivering a through ball to Alex Morgan for the game’s opening goal in the third minute.

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

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: Played 120 minutes in a 3-2 win at FC Kansas City in an NWSL playoffs semifinal match on Aug. 24 ... One of three players to start each of the team’s 22 regular-season matches ... Finished the regular-season ranked second on the team in minutes played (1,944) ... Played 800 consecutive minutes without committing a foul from April 21-June 6 ... Was named NWSLnews.com Player of the Week for Week 1 through an online fan vote.

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.

KATHRYN WILLIAMSON - D5

Height: 5-6 DOB: 11/08/89Hometown: Littleton, Colo.Acquired: Discovery Player, signed 02/21/13Last NWSL goal: 08/04/13 POR vs. KCLast NWSL assist: n/a

2013: Started and played 56 minutes in a 3-2 win at FC Kansas City in an NWSL playoffs semifinal match on Aug. 24 ... Ranks fourth on the team with four goals, three coming as a second-half substitute ... Scored a goal in two straight games from June 6-16, recording a goal in the 48th minute in both matches (June 6 vs. KC; June 16 vs. Seattle) ... Attempted four shots (3 on goal) in a 2-0 win over Seattle on June 16 ... Made her first career NWSL start on June 1 against Chicago ... Appeared as a second-half sub in 13 of her 21 games played ... Scored her first goal of the season in the 70th minute of a 2-0 win against Chicago on April 27, entered the match as a 54th-minute substitute, providing the go-ahead goal ... 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 against FC Kansas City ... Younger brother Zack played for the Timbers U-23s United Soccer Leagues’ Premier Devel-opment League (PDL) side during the 2013 season.

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 folded. Signed with FC Energiya Voronezh in Russia for the 2012 season, scoring six goals in nine games for the club.

DANIELLE FOXHOVEN - F9Height: 5-8 DOB: 08/13/87Hometown: Northport, N.Y.Acquired: Signed, 01/31/13Last NWSL goal: 08/24/13 POR @ KC (NWSL Playoffs)Last NWSL assist: 08/17/13 POR @ SEA

2013: Tallied the game-winning goal in the 103rd minute of extra time in a 3-2 win at FC Kansas City in an NWSL playoffs semifinal match on Aug. 24 ... One of three players to start all of the team’s 22 regular-season games ... Ranks first on the team in minutes played (1,956) ... Recorded the game-tying assist in a 2-1 win over Seattle (Aug. 17) ... Tallied an assist Aug. 4 against FC Kansas City ... Scored her third goal in a 3-1 win over Sky Blue FC on July 31 ... Scored her second goal of the season on June 6 against FC Kansas City ... Earned her first career NWSL assist on the go-ahead goal May 19 against Washington ... Scored her first career NWSL goal in the 35th minute of a 2-0 road win at Chicago on May 12.

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: 5-9 DOB: 06/12/83Hometown: Burnaby, B.C.Acquired: National Team Allocation, 01/11/13 Last NWSL goal: 08/17/13 POR @ SEALast NWSL assist: 07/14/13 POR vs. WNY

2013: Attempted six shots in a 3-2 win at FC Kansas City in an NWSL playoffs semifinal match on Aug. 24 ... Named to the NWSL Best XI Second Team ... Scored four goals in the last six regular-season games, including a brace against Chicago (July 28) and a brace at Seattle (Aug. 17) ... Registered her second assist of the season in a 1-1 draw against the Western New York Flash on July 14 ... Started 20 of the team’s 22 regular-season games ... Tallied the game-winning penalty kick in the 84th minute of a 1-0 win at Seattle on May 25 ... Scored her third goal of the season on May 19 in a 2-0 win against Washington ... Tallied a point in three straight matches from April 13-27 ... Named the NWSL Player of the Month for April ... Tied for the team lead with eight goals ... Scored in a 2-0 win against Chicago on April 27 ... Earned an assist in a 2-1 against Seattle on April 21 ... Recorded 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.

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.

CAREERWon back-to-back WPS championships with FC Gold Pride (‘10) and the Western New York Flash (‘11), respectively.


CHRISTINE SINCLAIR - F12Height: 5-7 DOB: 07/02/89Hometown: Diamond Bar, Calif. Acquired: National Team Allocation, 01/11/13 Last NWSL goal: 08/04/13 POR vs. KCLast NWSL assist: 07/28/13 POR vs. CHI

2013: Named to the NWSL Best XI Second Team ... Sustained a mild MCL sprain in her left knee on Aug. 7 against Boston ... Leads the NWSL in shots (82) and shots on goal (44) ... Earned a point in four straight games from July 21-Aug. 4 ... Tallied her eighth goal on Aug. 4 against FC Kansas City ... Scored in a 3-1 win over Sky Blue FC on July 31 ... Registered a goal and assist in a 2-1 win at Boston on July 21 ... Recorded a season-high 10 shots against Western New York on July 14 ... Tallied a goal and two assists on June 6 against FC Kansas City, becoming the first Thorns FC player to record a multi-assist game ... Earned a point in four straight games from April 21-May 16 ... Registered her fourth goal in a 2-0 win over Washington on May 19 ... Scored a goal in back-to-back matches May 4-12 ... Tallied her second goal of the season, a 12th-minute penalty kick, in a 2-1 road win at Washington on May 4 ... Scored her first goal in the 52nd minute of a 2-1 win against Seattle Reign FC on April 21.

INTERNATIONALMorgan burst onto the international scene at the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, helping the USA to the championship ... Helped lead the USA to a gold medal in the London 2012 Olympics ... Named U.S. Soccer’s Female Athlete of the Year in 2012 after scoring 28 goals and 21 assists (77 points) in 31 games.

CAREERHelped the Western New York Flash to a WPS championship in her first season. Morgan was the league’s No. 1 draft pick in 2011. Spent 2012 with the Seattle Sounders Women in the USL W-League.

ALEX MORGAN - F13

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

2013: Is out for the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL in her left knee on June 13 ... Wore the captain’s armband on June 1 in a 2-0 loss against the Chicago Red Stars ... Started and played 90 minutes in central midfield in each of the team’s first 10 matches, logging 900 minutes of action.

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: 5-6 DOB: 05/29/88Hometown: Basking Ridge, N.J.Acquired: National Team Allocation, 01/11/13Last NWSL goal: 08/24/13 POR @ KC (NWSL Playoffs)Last NWSL assist: 07/31/13 POR vs. SKY

2013: Recorded her first goal for the team in a 3-2 win at FC Kansas City in an NWSL play-offs semifinal match on Aug. 24 ... Did not play in the final regular-season match on Aug. 17 at Seattle ... Tallied an assist in consecutive games from July 28-31 ... Ranks second on the team with three assists ... Registered her first two NWSL assists in a 3-3 draw against Chicago on July 28 ... Made her first appearance for Thorns FC, starting and playing 90 minutes in a 1-1 draw against Western New York on July 14 ... Prior to joining Thorns FC, recorded four goals in eight regular-season matches for France’s Paris Saint-Germain.

CAREER2012: Appeared in one match for the New York Fury of the WPSL Elite ... 2011: Played 12 matches for Sky Blue FC, registering one assist ... 2010: Was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 WPS Draft by the expansion Atlanta Beat ... Played in three matches before suffering a serious ankle injury which would ultimately require surgery ... Traded to Sky Blue FC on Dec. 10 with Eniola Aluko and Angie Kerr in exchange for a pair of first-round draft picks in the 2011 WPS Draft.

COLLEGE Won a second consecutive, and third overall, NCAA Championship with North Carolina as a senior in 2009, helping the team to a 23-3-1 record …Was named to the NCAA All-Tournament Team … Finished her UNC career with 19 goals and 32 assists … Was the first runner-up for the Hermann Trophy as a senior … Helped lead the Tar Heels to the NCAA Championship as a junior and was named a Second-Team All-American in 2008 … Was named a freshman All-American on North Carolina’s title-winning team in 2006.

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: 08/04/13 POR vs. KC

2013: Named to the NWSL Best XI Second Team ... Tallied her second assist of the season on Aug. 4 against FC Kansas City ... Recorded her first career NWSL assist on July 21 in a 2-1 win at Boston, delivering a long pass from the back line to Alex Morgan for the game-tying goal ... Missed June 16 match due to international duty ... Started and played 90 minutes in 20 of the team’s 22 regular-season games ... Missed June 1 match against Chicago on national team duty with the United States for a friendly against Canada ... Earned a yellow card on May 12 in a 2-0 road win at Chicago.

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 TOBIN HEATH - M17

Height: 5-2 DOB: 12/08/89Hometown: Yardley, Pa.Acquired: Signed, 06/21/13Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

2013: Played 39 minutes as a sub on Aug. 17 in a 2-1 win over Seattle ... Logged her first start of the season on Aug. 7 against Boston, playing 90 minutes in a 2-1 loss ... Made her first appearance since June 22, playing five minutes as a sub on July 31 against Sky Blue FC ... Missed four matches with an ankle sprain June 30-July 14 ... Made her NWSL debut, entering as a 65th-minute sub in a scoreless draw against Sky Blue FC on June 22 ... Spent the 2012-13 Danish Elitedivisionen season with Fortuna Hjørring, helping the team to a sec-ond-place finish in the league and a spot in the 2013-14 UEFA Women’s Champions League tournament ... Made two appearances for Fortuna in the Round of 16 during the 2012-13 UEFA Women’s Champions League tournament against Sweden’s Göteborg FC.

CAREERA right back for the Ottawa Fury of United Soccer Leagues W-League for three seasons from 2010-12, Ramirez made 33 appearances while helping Ottawa collect three division titles, a conference title and the 2012 W-League championship.

COLLEGECompleted a four-year collegiate career at Syracuse University in 2011 ... While at Syracuse, she made 75 appearances (66 starts) for the Orange from 2008-11, recording three goals and four assists after making the switch from midfield to defense following her freshman season.

CASEY RAMIREZ - D/M15

Height: 5-7 DOB: 02/25/89Hometown: Puyallup, Wash.Acquired: Discovery Player, signed 04/05/13Last NWSL goal: 06/06/13 POR vs. KCLast NWSL assist: 05/19/13 POR vs. WAS

2013: Played 46 minutes as a sub in a 3-2 win at FC Kansas City in an NWSL playoffs semifinal match on Aug. 24 ... Started six straight games from June 1-July 6 ... Made her first start at left back on July 6 against Boston ... Scored her first career NWSL goal on June 6 in a 4-3 win over FC Kansas City, finishing a pass from defender Marian Dougherty ... Earned her first career NWSL start on June 2 against Chicago ... Registered her first career NWSL assist on Alex Morgan’s 86th-minute goal against Washington May 19 ... Made 10 of the her 16 regular-season appearances as a second-half substitute.

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.

CAREERAppeared in six matches for SC Sand of Germany’s Regionalliga Süd during the 2011-12 season.

COLLEGEShe 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.

COURTNEY WETZEL - M20

Height: 5-4 DOB: 08/01/88Hometown: Mesquite, TexasAcquired: Signed, 01/31/13 Last NWSL goal: 05/04/13 POR @ WASLast NWSL assist: 05/12/13 POR @ CHI

2013: Placed on the disabled list on July 31 due to a knee injury ... Made back-to-back starts from June 30-July 6 ... Started and played 62 minutes in a 2-0 loss at FC Kansas City June 30 ... Started 10 of the 11 games she has played ... Made her first start since May 19 in a 2-0 win over Seattle on June 16 ... Played 26 minutes as a sub on June 1 in a 2-0 loss to Chicago ... Did not see action May 25 at Seattle ... Earned her second assist of the season on May 12 in a 2-0 road win at Chicago ... Scored a goal in the 51st minute of a 2-1 road win at Washington on May 4 ... Started and played 89 minutes in a 1-1 draw against FC Kansas City April 13 ... Earned the club’s first-ever booking, picking up a yellow card in the 70th minute against FC Kansas City.

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 game. 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 Aug. 24 in a 3-2 win at FC Kansas City in an NWSL playoffs semifinal match ... Was an unused sub in all 22 regular-season matches this season.

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

Height: 5-3 DOB: 12/05/83Hometown: North Haven, Conn.Acquired: Signed, 06/18/13Pronunciation: WHY-merLast NWSL goal: 08/24/13 POR @ KC (NWSL Playoffs)Last NWSL assist: 08/24/13 POR @ KC (NWSL Playoffs)

2013: Scored the game-tying goal and added the game-winning assist in a 3-2 win at FC Kansas City in an NWSL playoffs semifinal match on Aug. 24 after entering as a substitute ... Tallied the game-winning assist in the 83rd minute of a 2-1 win over Seattle on Aug. 17 ... Registered her first goal of the season for Thorns FC in the 52nd minute of a 2-1 loss at Boston on Aug. 7 ... Made her NWSL debut, playing 90 minutes in a scoreless draw against Sky Blue FC on June 22 ... Registered 11 goals (14 in all competitions) for Danish club For-tuna Hjørring during the 2012-13 season ... Helped the club to a second-place finish in the league and the Round of 16 in the 2012-13 UEFA Women’s Champions League tournament.

INTERNATIONALParticipated in training camps and made several appearances for the U.S. U-21 Women’s National Team from 2004-07 ... Called into senior U.S. Women’s National Team training camp in January 2007; February 2008.

CAREERDrafted 17th overall in 2009 by FC Gold Pride ... Made 15 appearances, recording a goal and three assists in 2009 ... Joined the Boston Breakers in 2010, then transferred to Swedish side AIK ... Spent time with Finnish club Åland United and Brazilian side Santos FC in 2008.

COLLEGEScored 91 goals in 97 games during her four-year career with Penn State ... Holds the NCAA record-long scoring streak by recording a goal in 17 consecutive matches in 2005.

TIFFANY WEIMER - F19


Height: 5-9 DOB: 05/20/82Hometown: Vancouver, Wash.Acquired: Signed, 07/31/13Last NWSL goal: n/aLast NWSL assist: n/a

2013: Played 14 minutes as a sub in a 3-2 win at FC Kansas City in an NWSL playoffs semifinal match on Aug. 24 ... Appeared in the last three regular-season games as a sub (Aug. 7-17) ... Made her Thorns FC and NWSL debut as an 86th-minute substitute in a 2-1 loss at Boston on Aug. 7 ... Signed with Thorns FC at the roster deadline on July 31 ... Was the team’s first pick (eighth overall) in the NWSL Supplemental Draft on Feb. 7.

INTERNATIONALMade 34 appearances for the U.S. Women’s National Team from 2005-08 ... Earned three caps during the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup in China ... Scored her first international goal, the game-winner in a 1-0 victory against China PR on Dec. 13, 2008, at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. ... Accumulated a career-high 14 appearances in 2006.

CAREERPlayed three seasons in WPS ... Allocated to St. Louis Athletica for the 2009 WPS season ... Started 21 matches ... Named a WPS All-Star in 2009 ... Transferred to the Atlanta Beat in 2010 ... Scored two goals in 16 games for Atlanta ... Joined magicJack for the 2011 season, making 17 starts.

COLLEGEFinished a four-year career at the University of Washington as the program’s career leader in goals (43 goals) and points (99) ... Named a two-time Pacific-10 Conference Player of the Year (2003, 2004).

TINA ELLERTSON - D24

NO POS PLAYER GP GS MIN G A P SH SOG CK OFF FC FS C E13 F Alex Morgan 18 18 1525 8 5 21 82 44 0 22 21 25 4 012 F Christine Sinclair 20 20 1783 8 2 18 53 26 1 10 14 8 2 06 M Meleana Shim 19 17 1416 5 2 12 25 13 2 1 17 11 1 010 M Allie Long 22 22 1956 3 3 9 23 9 3 4 29 18 2 09 F Danielle Foxhoven 21 7 997 4 0 8 23 10 7 7 12 15 1 021 F Nikki Washington 11 10 776 1 2 4 6 4 17 3 12 15 3 02 D Marian Dougherty 19 19 1666 1 1 3 11 3 0 1 6 7 2 020 M Courtney Wetzel 16 6 602 1 1 3 2 1 2 0 2 2 0 019 F Tiffany Weimer 10 5 522 1 1 3 20 10 2 2 4 3 0 017 M Tobin Heath 7 7 630 0 3 3 17 11 30 0 13 11 4 016 D Rachel Buehler 20 20 1800 0 2 2 1 1 1 0 14 8 2 07 D Nikki Marshall 22 22 1871 0 1 1 7 3 0 1 15 17 1 08 M Angie Kerr 15 9 762 0 1 1 12 5 24 2 7 2 0 05 D Kathryn Williamson 22 22 1944 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 9 1 014 M Becky Edwards 10 10 900 0 0 0 6 5 0 0 18 17 3 0 D Jazmyne Avant* 4 2 212 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 5 1 0 015 D/M Casey Ramirez 4 1 159 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 04 D/M Emilee O’Neil 4 1 141 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 03 M Elizabeth Guess 4 1 67 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 2 024 D Tina Ellertson 3 0 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 F Jessica Shufelt* 4 0 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Own goals received 0 Thorns FC 22 1980 32 24 88 290 146 92 56 203 192 29 0 Opponents 22 1980 25 17 67 280 124 83 34 192 203 18 0 NO POS GOALKEEPER GP GS MIN SH SV GA GAA SHO PG PA W L T 1 GK Karina LeBlanc 21 21 1890 114 92 23 1.10 7 2 4 11 5 5 GK Cris Lewis^ 1 1 90 2 0 2 2.00 0 0 0 0 1 0 Own goals committed 1 Thorns FC 22 1980 116 92 25 1.14 7 2 4 11 6 5 Opponents 22 1980 139 105 32 1.45 6 2 2 6 11 5

^ - Indicates an amateur player* - No longer on team

REGULAR-SEASON STATISTICS

THORNS FC TEAM STATISTICS

SCORING 1 2 TThorns FC 12 20 32Opponents 11 14 25

CORNERS 1 2 TThorns FC 47 45 92Opponents 48 35 83

SHOTS 1 2 TThorns FC 131 159 290Opponents 126 154 280

OFFSIDES 1 2 TThorns FC 28 28 56Opponents 14 20 34

SOG 1 2 TThorns FC 58 88 146Opponents 57 67 124

YELLOW CARDS 1 2 TThorns FC 9 20 29Opponents 8 10 18

FOULS COM. 1 2 TThorns FC 99 104 203Opponents 101 91 192

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 2 vs. SEATTLE REIGN FC 1April 21, 2013 • JELD-WEN Field (Portland, Ore.)• Att: 16,479

SCORINGPOR - Dougherty (Washington) 45, Morgan (Sinclair) 52 • SEA - Fishlock 74

STATS Shots Saves Fouls Offsides Corners POR 11 1 11 2 5SEA 7 3 10 1 2

LINEUPGK LeBlanc; D Dougherty, D Williamson, D Buehler, D Mar-shall; M Washington, M Kerr (Foxhoven, 76), M Edwards, M Long (Wetzel, 80); F Sinclair ©, F Morgan

Subs not used: GK Gay, D Avant, D O’Neil, M Shim, F Shufelt

Referee: Josh Wilkens; Weather: Overcast, 51 degrees

THORNS FC 2 at CHICAGO RED STARS 0April 27, 2013 • Benedictine Sports Complex (Lisle, Ill.) • Att: 2,855

SCORINGPOR - Foxhoven 70, Sinclair (Morgan) 81 • CHI - None

STATS Shots Saves Fouls Offsides Corners POR 13 3 9 3 3CHI 8 7 10 1 0

LINEUPGK LeBlanc; D Dougherty, D Williamson, D Buehler, D Mar-shall; M Washington, M Kerr (Foxhoven, 54), M Edwards, M Long (Wetzel, 89); F Sinclair ©, F Morgan (Guess, 89)

Subs not used: GK Gay, D Avant

Referee: Katja Koroleva; Weather: Overcast, 60 degrees

THORNS FC 2 at WASHINGTON SPIRIT 1May 4, 2013 • Maryland SoccerPlex (Boyds, Md.)• Att: 5,011

SCORINGPOR - Morgan (penalty kick) 12, Washington 51 • WAS - Matheson (penalty kick) 86

STATS Shots Saves Fouls Offsides Corners POR 11 6 7 4 3WAS 11 3 7 1 4

LINEUPGK LeBlanc; D Dougherty, D Williamson, D Buehler, D Mar-shall (Avant, 64); M Washington, M Shim (Foxhoven, 89), M Edwards, M Long (Wetzel, 83); F Sinclair ©, F Morgan

Subs not used: GK Gay

Referee: Christina Unkel; Weather: Breezy, 66 degrees

THORNS FC 2 at CHICAGO RED STARS 0May 12, 2013 • Benedictine Sports Complex (Lisle, Ill.)• Att: 1,329

SCORINGPOR - Morgan (Marshall) 3, Long (Washington) 35 • CHI - None


LINEUPGK LeBlanc; D Dougherty, D Williamson, D Buehler, D Mar-shall; M Washington (Foxhoven, 56), M Shim (Wetzel, 84), M Edwards, M Long; F Sinclair ©, F Morgan (Shufelt, 89)

Subs not used: GK Gay, D Avant

Referee: Kari Seitz; Weather: Mostly Sunny, 55 degrees

THORNS FC 0 vs. SKY BLUE FC 1May 16, 2013 • JELD-WEN Field (Portland, Ore.)• Att: 11,055

SCORINGPOR - None • SKY - Lytle (Goodson) 80

STATS Shots Saves Fouls Offsides Corners POR 11 5 5 8 7SKY 13 5 11 1 3

LINEUPGK LeBlanc; D Dougherty, D Williamson, D Buehler, D Marshall; M Washington (Kerr, 85), M Shim (Foxhoven, 63), M Edwards, M Long; F Sinclair ©, F Morgan

Subs not used: GK Gay, D Avant, M Guess, M Wetzel, F Shufelt

Referee: Josh Wilkens; Weather: Cloudy, 55 degrees

THORNS FC 2 vs. WASHINGTON SPIRIT 0May 19, 2013 • JELD-WEN Field (Portland, Ore.)• Att: 12,474

SCORINGPOR - Sinclair (Long) 41, Morgan (Wetzel) 86 • WAS - None

STATS Shots Saves Fouls Offsides Corners POR 14 3 7 3 3WAS 8 6 9 0 2

LINEUPGK LeBlanc; D Dougherty, D Williamson, D Buehler, D Marshall; M Washington (Wetzel, 71), M Shim (Kerr, 78), M Edwards, M Long (Shufelt, 89); F Sinclair ©, F Morgan

Subs not used: GK Gay, D Avant, M Guess, F Foxhoven

Referee: Robert Sibiga; Weather: Partly Cloudy, 57 degrees

THORNS FC 1 at SEATTLE REIGN FC 0May 25, 2013 • Starfire Sports Complex (Tukwila, Wash.)• Att: 3,324

SCORINGPOR - Sinclair (penalty kick) 84 • SEA - None


LINEUPGK LeBlanc; D Dougherty, D Williamson, D Buehler, D Marshall; M Kerr (Wetzel, 76), M Edwards, M Long, M Shim (Foxhoven, 67); F Sinclair ©, F Morgan

Subs not used: GK Gay, D Avant, M Guess, F Shufelt

Referee: Margaret Domka; Weather: Partly Cloudy, 61 degrees

THORNS FC 0 vs. CHICAGO RED STARS 2June 1, 2013 • JELD-WEN Field (Portland, Ore.)• Att: 12,446

SCORINGPOR - None • CHI - Bywaters (Wenino) 35, Santacaterina (Vandenbergh) 61


LINEUPGK Lewis^; D Dougherty, D Williamson, D Marshall, D Avant; M Kerr (Shufelt, 64), M Edwards ©, M Wetzel, M Long, F Shim (Washington, 64), F Foxhoven (Guess, 79)

Subs not used: GK Gay, D Davis^, D/M O’Neil, M Dutra^

Referee: Christina Unkel; Weather: Mostly Sunny, 72 degrees


THORNS FC 4 vs. FC KANSAS CITY 3June 6, 2013 • JELD-WEN Field (Portland, Ore.) • Att: 10,886

SCORINGPOR - Morgan 13, Wetzel (Dougherty) 20, Foxhoven (Morgan) 48, Long (Morgan) 66 • KC - Cheney (penalty kick) 34, Cheney (Robinson) 56, Tymrak (Cheney) 81


LINEUPGK LeBlanc; D Dougherty, D Williamson, D Buehler, D Mar-shall; M Wetzel, M Shim (Foxhoven, 46), M Edwards, M Long (Avant, 84); F Sinclair ©, F Morgan

Subs not used: GK Gay, M Guess, M Kerr, M Washington

Referee: Miguel Panduro; Weather: Partly Cloudy, 77 degrees


THORNS FC 2 vs. SEATTLE REIGN FC 0June 16, 2013 • JELD-WEN Field (Portland, Ore.) • Att: 13,802

SCORINGPOR - Foxhoven (Shim) 48, Shim (Kerr), 66 • SEA - None


LINEUPGK LeBlanc ©; D Dougherty, D Williamson, D Marshall, D Avant; M Washington (O’Neil 60), M Wetzel, M Long, M Kerr (Shufelt, 87), M Guess (Foxhoven, 46), F Shim

Subs not used: GK Gay, GK Lewis^, D Davis^, M Dutra^


THORNS FC 0 at SKY BLUE FC 0June 22, 2013 • Yurcak Field (Piscataway, N.J.) • Att: 3,002

SCORINGPOR - None • SKY - None


LINEUPGK LeBlanc; D O’Neil (Ramirez, 65), D Williamson, D Buehler, D Marshall; M Kerr, M Wetzel (Shim, 63), M Long; F Weimer, F Sinclair © (Foxhoven, 73), F Morgan

Subs not used: GK Gay, M Guess, M Washington, F Shufelt

Referee: Kari Seitz; Weather: Clear, 85 degrees

THORNS FC 0 at FC KANSAS CITY 2June 30, 2013 • Verizon Wireless Field (Overland Park, Kan.)• Att: 4,774

SCORINGPOR - None • KC - Cheney (Robinson) 10, Mathias (Robin-son) 71


LINEUPPOR: GK LeBlanc; D Dougherty, D Williamson, D Buehler, D Marshall, M Washington (Kerr, 62), M Weimer (Foxhoven, 46), M Wetzel (Shim, 72), M Long, F Sinclair ©, F Morgan

Subs not used: GK Gay, D O’Neil

Referee: Christina Unkel; Weather: Partly Cloudy, 79 degrees

THORNS FC 0 vs. BOSTON BREAKERS 2July 6, 2013 • JELD-WEN Field (Portland, Ore.)• Att: 12,436

SCORINGPOR - None • BOS - Leroux (O’Reilly) 11, Leroux (O’Reilly) 38

STATS Shots Saves Fouls Offsides Corners POR 20 6 12 3 3BOS 16 7 7 3 4

LINEUPPOR: GK LeBlanc, D Wetzel, D Williamson, D Buehler, D Marshall (Foxhoven, 67), M Washington (Kerr, 56), M Weimer, M Shim, M Long, F Sinclair ©, F Morgan

Subs not used: GK Gay, M Guess, F Shufelt

Referee: Robert Sibiga; Weather: Sunny, 77 degrees

THORNS FC 1 vs. WESTERN NEW YORK 1July 14, 2013 • JELD-WEN Field (Portland, Ore.)• Att: 13,021

SCORINGPOR - Shim (Sinclair) 38 • WNY - Wambach (Kerr) 37

STATS Shots Saves Fouls Offsides Corners POR 20 5 11 2 8WNY 14 9 14 2 3

LINEUPPOR: GK LeBlanc, D Dougherty, D Williamson, D Buehler, D Marshall, M Weimer (Foxhoven, 68), M Long, M Shim (Kerr, 87), M Heath, F Sinclair (capt.), F Morgan

Subs not used: GK Gay, M Guess, M Washington, D/M Wetzel

Referee: Ted Unkel; Weather: Sunny, 85 degrees

THORNS FC 2 at BOSTON BREAKERS 1July 21, 2013 • Dilboy Stadium (Somerville, Mass.)• Att: 2,978

SCORINGPOR - Morgan (Buehler) 24, Shim (Morgan) 86 • BOS - Sanderson (Simon) 13


LINEUPPOR: GK LeBlanc; D Dougherty, D Williamson, D Buehler, D Marshall; M Heath, M Long, M Shim, F Foxhoven (Weimer, 70), F Sinclair (capt.), F Morgan

Subs not used: GK Gay, D/M Wetzel, M Guess, M Kerr


THORNS FC 3 vs. CHICAGO RED STARS 3July 28, 2013 • JELD-WEN Field (Portland, Ore.)• Att: 12,534

SCORINGPOR - Sinclair (Heath) 23, Shim (Morgan) 55, Sinclair (Heath) 63 • CHI - Mautz 60, Mautz (Quon) 75, Sitch 86


LINEUPPOR: GK LeBlanc; D Dougherty, D Williamson, D Buehler, D Marshall; M Heath, M Long, M Shim, F Foxhoven, F Sinclair (capt.), F Morgan

Subs not used: GK Gay, D Ramirez, D/M Wetzel, M Guess

Referee: Kari Seitz; Weather: Partly Cloudy, 72 degrees

THORNS FC 3 vs. SKY BLUE FC 1July 31, 2013 • JELD-WEN Field (Portland, Ore.)• Att: 13,769

SCORINGPOR - Morgan (Shim) 36, Shim 65, Long (Heath) 73 • SKY - Own goal (Marshall) 17


LINEUPPOR: GK LeBlanc; D Dougherty (Ramirez, 84), D Williamson, D Buehler, D Marshall; M Heath, M Long, M Shim (Wetzel, 77), F Foxhoven, F Sinclair (capt.), F Morgan

Subs not used: GK Gay, D Ellertson, D O’Neil, M Kerr, F Weimer

Referee: Margaret Domka; Weather: Cloudy, 75 degrees



THORNS FC 2 vs. FC KANSAS CITY 3August 4, 2013 • JELD-WEN Field (Portland, Ore.)• Att: 17,619

SCORINGPOR - Foxhoven (Buehler) 51, Morgan (Long) 89 • KC - Holiday (Mathias) 23, Holiday (Tymrak) 55, Mewis 73


LINEUPPOR: GK LeBlanc; D Dougherty, D Williamson, D Buehler, D Marshall (Weimer, 75); M Heath, M Long, M Shim, F Foxhoven (Guess, 80), F Sinclair (capt.), F Morgan

Subs not used: GK Gay, D/M O’Neil, D Ramirez, D/M Wetzel, M Kerr

Referee: John McCloskey; Weather: Clear, 85 degrees

THORNS FC 1 at BOSTON 2August 7, 2013 • Dilboy Stadium (Somerville, Mass.)• Att: 3,012

SCORINGPOR - Weimer 52 • BOS - Sanderson (Leroux) 68, O’Reilly (Whitehill) 84


LINEUPPOR: GK LeBlanc; D Ramirez, D Williamson, D Buehler, D Mar-shall; M Heath, M Long, M Shim (Ellertson, 86), F Foxhoven (Wetzel, 61), F Sinclair (capt.), F Morgan (Weimer, 13)

Subs not used: GK Gay, D Dougherty, D/M O’Neil, M Kerr

Referee: Elvis Mahmutovic; Weather: Partly Cloudy, 85 degrees

THORNS FC 0 at WESTERN NEW YORK 0August 10, 2013 • Sahlen’s Stadium (Rochester, N.Y.)• Att: 7,606

SCORINGPOR - None • WNY - None

STATS Shots Saves Fouls Offsides Corners POR 7 10 9 1 1WNY 14 3 13 1 2

LINEUPPOR: GK LeBlanc; D Dougherty, D Williamson (Ellertson, 71), D Buehler, D Marshall, M Kerr (Weimer, 79), M Long, M Shim, M Heath, F Foxhoven, F Sinclair (capt.)

Subs not used: GK Gay, D/M O’Neil, D Ramirez, D/M Wetzel

Referee: Margaret Domka; Weather: Partly Cloudy, 70 degrees

THORNS FC 2 at SEATTLE REIGN FC 1August 17, 2013 • Starfire Sports Complex (Tukwila, Wash.)• Att: 3,855

SCORINGPOR - Sinclair (Long) 8, Sinclair (Weimer) 83 • SEA - Rapinoe 3


LINEUPPOR: GK LeBlanc; D Dougherty (Ramirez, 51), D Williamson (Ellertson, 73), D Buehler, D Marshall, M Kerr, M Long, M Shim, M/F Weimer, F Sinclair (capt.), F Foxhoven (Wetzel, 82)

Subs not used: GK Gay, D/M O’Neil, M Heath

Referee: Christina Unkel; Weather: Clear, 71 degrees

THORNS FC GAME-BY-GAME

Thorns FC 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 April 21 vs. Seattle 1 90 2 2 6 11 6 5 2 11 10 2 April 27 at Chicago 1 90 2 1 5 13 9 3 3 9 10 0 May 4 at Washington 1 90 2 0 4 11 5 3 4 7 7 2 May 12 at Chicago 1 90 2 2 6 15 9 3 1 4 12 1 May 16 vs. Sky Blue FC 1 90 0 0 0 11 5 7 8 5 11 1 May 19 vs. Washington 1 90 2 2 6 14 8 3 3 7 9 1 May 25 at Seattle 1 90 1 0 2 13 3 4 1 12 9 3 June 1 vs. Chicago 1 90 0 0 0 8 4 2 2 13 13 2 June 6 vs. Kansas City 1 90 4 3 11 12 10 2 3 12 10 1 June 16 vs. Seattle 1 90 2 2 6 14 8 3 5 13 7 2 June 22 at Sky Blue FC 1 90 0 0 0 10 5 4 3 10 2 June 30 at Kansas City 1 90 0 0 0 9 6 5 1 5 6 July 6 vs. Boston 1 90 0 0 0 20 7 3 3 12 7 2 July 14 vs. Western NY 1 90 1 1 3 20 10 8 2 11 14 1 July 21 at Boston 1 90 2 2 6 15 5 11 3 7 3 1 July 28 vs. Chicago 1 90 3 3 9 16 5 4 3 11 15 2 July 31 vs. Sky Blue FC 1 90 3 2 8 25 13 3 3 7 7 2 Aug. 4 vs. Kansas City 1 90 2 2 6 17 8 7 1 7 3 1 Aug. 7 at Boston 1 90 1 0 2 10 7 3 3 7 5 Aug. 10 at Western NY 1 90 0 0 0 7 3 1 1 9 13 1 Aug. 17 at Seattle 1 90 2 2 6 12 6 4 0 11 7 2

Totals 22 1980 32 24 88 290 146 92 56 203 192 29 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 Seattle Reign FC 1 90 1 0 2 7 2 2 1 10 11 3 Chicago Red Stars 1 90 0 0 0 8 3 0 1 10 9 1 Washington 1 90 1 0 2 11 7 4 1 7 7 1 Chicago 1 90 0 0 0 10 4 2 1 12 4 1 Sky Blue FC 1 90 1 1 3 13 6 3 1 11 5 Washington 1 90 0 0 0 8 3 2 0 9 7 1 Seattle Reign FC 1 90 0 0 0 17 5 8 2 9 12 Chicago 1 90 2 2 6 10 2 4 1 13 13 1 FC Kansas City 1 90 3 2 8 17 8 5 1 10 12 1 Seattle Reign FC 1 90 0 0 0 15 4 4 2 7 13 Sky Blue FC 1 90 0 0 0 20 7 6 5 2 10 FC Kansas City 1 90 2 2 6 12 9 2 1 6 5 Boston 1 90 2 2 6 16 8 4 3 7 12 1 Western New York 1 90 1 1 3 14 7 3 2 14 11 2 Boston 1 90 1 1 3 8 5 6 1 3 7 Chicago 1 90 3 1 7 15 6 5 2 15 11 3 Sky Blue FC 1 90 1 0 2 12 4 3 0 7 7 1 FC Kansas City 1 90 3 2 8 10 5 1 2 3 7 Boston 1 90 2 2 6 15 8 8 1 5 7 Western NY 1 90 0 0 0 14 10 2 1 13 9 1 Seattle Reign FC 1 90 1 0 2 18 8 6 3 7 11

Totals 22 1980 25 17 67 280 124 83 34 192 203 18 0

Thorns FC GP MIN SH SV GA GAA SHO PG PA W L TApril 13 at Kansas City 1 90 3 2 1 1.00 1 April 21 vs. Seattle 1 90 2 1 1 1.00 1 April 27 at Chicago 1 90 3 3 0 0.00 1 1 May 4 at Washington 1 90 7 6 1 1.00 1 1 1 May 12 at Chicago 1 90 4 4 0 0.00 1 1 May 16 vs. Sky Blue FC 1 90 6 5 1 1.00 1 May 19 vs. Washington 1 90 3 3 0 0.00 1 1 May 25 at Seattle 1 90 5 5 0 0.00 1 1 June 1 vs. Chicago 1 90 2 0 2 2.00 1 June 6 vs. Kansas City 1 90 8 5 3 3.00 1 1 1 June 16 vs. Seattle 1 90 4 4 0 0.00 1 1 1 June 22 at Sky Blue FC 1 90 7 7 0 0.00 1 1June 30 at Kansas City 1 90 6 4 2 2.00 1 July 6 vs. Boston 1 90 8 6 2 2.00 1 July 14 vs. Western NY 1 90 6 5 1 1.00 1 1July 21 at Boston 1 90 5 4 1 1.00 1 July 28 vs. Chicago 1 90 4 1 3 3.00 1July 31 vs. Sky Blue FC 1 90 4 4 1 1.00 1 Aug. 4 vs. Kansas City 1 90 4 1 3 3.00 1 Aug. 7 at Boston 1 90 7 5 2 2.00 1 Aug. 10 at Western NY 1 90 10 10 0 0.00 1 1Aug. 17 at Seattle 1 90 8 7 1 1.00 1

Totals 22 1980 116 92 25 1.14 7 2 4 11 6 5

Opponents GP MIN SH SV GA GAA SHO PG PA W L TFC Kansas City 1 90 4 3 1 1.00 1 1 1 Seattle Reign FC 1 90 5 3 2 2.00 1 Chicago 1 90 9 7 2 2.00 1 Washington 1 90 5 3 2 2.00 1 1 1 Chicago 1 90 9 7 2 2.00 1 Sky Blue FC 1 90 5 5 0 0.00 1 1 Washington 1 90 8 6 2 2.00 1 Seattle Reign FC 1 90 3 2 1 1.00 1 Chicago 1 90 4 4 0 0.00 1 1 FC Kansas City 1 90 10 5 4 4.00 1 Seattle Reign FC 1 90 8 5 2 2.00 1 Sky Blue FC 1 90 5 5 0 0.00 1 1FC Kansas City 1 90 5 5 0 0.00 1 1 Boston 1 90 7 7 0 0.00 1 1 Western New York 1 90 10 9 1 1.00 1Boston 1 90 4 2 2 2.00 1 Chicago 1 90 5 2 3 3.00 1Sky Blue FC 1 90 12 9 3 3.00 1 FC Kansas City 1 90 7 5 2 2.00 1 Boston 1 90 5 4 1 1.00 1 Western NY 1 90 3 3 0 0.00 1 1Seattle Reign FC 1 90 6 4 2 2.00 1

Totals 22 1980 139 105 32 1.45 6 2 2 6 11 5


NO POS PLAYER GP GS MIN G A P SH SOG CK OFF FC FS C E19 F Tiffany Weimer 1 0 64 1 1 3 4 3 1 1 0 0 0 010 M Allie Long 1 1 120 1 0 2 2 2 0 0 4 3 1 017 M Tobin Heath 1 1 74 1 0 2 2 1 3 0 2 2 0 07 D Nikki Marshall 1 1 120 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 08 M Angie Kerr 1 1 105 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 02 D Marian Dougherty 1 1 120 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 05 D Kathryn Williamson 1 1 120 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 06 M Meleana Shim 1 1 120 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 012 F Christine Sinclair 1 1 120 0 0 0 6 2 0 1 0 0 0 016 D Rachel Buehler 1 1 120 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 09 F Danielle Foxhoven 1 1 56 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 020 D/M Courtney Wetzel 1 0 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 024 D Tina Ellertson 1 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Own goals received 0 Thorns FC 1 120 3 3 9 21 12 4 3 11 8 2 0 Opponents 1 120 2 2 6 14 10 3 0 8 11 2 0 NO POS GOALKEEPER GP GS MIN SH SV GA GAA SHO PG PA W L T 1 GK Karina LeBlanc 1 1 120 10 8 2 1.50 0 0 0 1 0 0 Own goals committed 1 Thorns FC 1 120 10 8 2 1.50 0 0 0 1 0 0 Opponents 1 120 12 10 3 2.25 0 0 0 0 1 0

NWSL PLAYOFF STATISTICS


THORNS FC PLAYOFF GAME-BY-GAMEThorns FC GP MIN G A P SH SOG CK OFF FC FS C EAug. 24 at Kansas City 1 120 3 3 9 21 12 4 3 11 8 2 0 Totals 1 120 3 3 9 21 12 4 3 11 8 2 0

Thorns FC GP MIN SH SV GA GAA SHO PG PA W L TAug. 24 at Kansas City 1 120 10 8 2 2.00 1

Totals 1 120 10 8 2 1.50 0 0 0 1 0 0

Opponents GP MIN G A P SH SOG CK OFF FC FS C EFC Kansas City 1 120 2 2 6 14 10 3 0 8 11 2 0

Totals 1 120 2 2 6 14 10 3 0 8 11 2 0

Opponents GP MIN SH SV GA GAA SHO PG PA W L TFC Kansas City 1 120 12 10 3 3.00 1

Totals 1 120 12 10 3 2.25 0 0 0 0 1 0

* - NWSL Playoffs stats only


THORNS FC 3 at FC KANSAS CITY 2 (AET)August 24, 2013 • Verizon Wireless Field (Overland Park, Kan.) • Att: 4,016

SCORINGPOR - Heath (Kerr) 33, Weimer (Marshall) 65, Long (Weimer) 103 • KC - Tymrak (Robinson) 12, Henderson (Mathias) 25


LINEUPPOR: GK LeBlanc; D Dougherty, D Williamson, D Buehler, D Marshall, M Kerr (Ellertson, 106), M Long, M Shim, M Heath (Wetzel, 74), F Sinclair (capt.), F Foxhoven (Weimer, 56)

Subs not used: GK Gay, D/M O’Neil, D Ramirez, F Morgan

Referee: Christina Unkel; Weather: Sunny, 90 degrees

THORNS FC GOAL CHART

GOAL SCORERS

KEY

13 Morgan 812 Sinclair 86 Shim 59 Foxhoven 410 Long 32 Dougherty 121 Washington 119 Weimer 120 Wetzel 1

Total 32

Right foot (15) RLeft foot (12) LHeader (1) HBody (1) BFree kick (0) FPenalty kick (3) P

PENALTY KICKSSinclair 2Morgan 1

PENALTY KICKS

DATE MIN OPP PLAYER GOALKEEPER RESULTApril 13 67 KC Sinclair Barnhart GoalMay 4 12 WAS Morgan Harris GoalMay 25 84 SEA Sinclair Solo Goal

FOR:

DATE MIN OPP PLAYER GOALKEEPER RESULTMay 4 86 WAS Matheson LeBlanc GoalJune 6 34 KC Cheney LeBlanc GoalJune 16 84 SEA Nairn LeBlanc SaveJuly 14 84 WNY Wambach LeBlanc Save

AGAINST:

SCORING BREAKDOWNHOME (11 games)Minute 0-15 16-30 31-45 46-60 61-75 76-90 TOTALThorns FC 1 2 4 5 5 2 19Opponents 1 2 4 3 4 3 17

ROAD (11 games)Minute 0-15 16-30 31-45 46-60 61-75 76-90 TOTALThorns FC 3 1 1 2 2 4 13Opponents 4 0 0 0 2 2 8

* - all stats NWSL regular-season play only


THORNS FC FIRSTS

INDIVIDUAL DATE OPP PLAYERGoal April 13 KC Sinclair (67’)Brace July 28 CHI Sinclair (23’, 63’)Hat TrickGame-winning Goal May 25 SEA Sinclair (84’, PK)Assist April 21 SEA Washington (45’)Game-winning Assist July 21 BOS Morgan (86’)Penalty 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’)Shutout April 27 CHI LeBlanc (2-0)Substitution April 13 KC O’Neil for Marshall (62’)

TEAM DATE OPPWin April 21 SEA 2-1Home Win April 21 SEA 2-1Road Win April 27 CHI 2-0Loss May 16 SKY 1-0Home Loss May 16 SKY 1-0Road Loss June 30 KC 0-2Draw April 13 KC 1-1Home Draw July 14 WNY 1-1Road Draw April 13 KC 1-1Shutout April 27 CHI 2-0MISCELLANEOUS STATS

Quickest Goal: 3’; Morgan, May 12 at ChicagoQuickest Goal Against: 3’; Cuellar, April 13 at FC Kansas CityGame-Winning Goals after 75’: 86’; Shim, July 21 at BostonGame-Tying Goals after 75’:Multi-Goal Games: Sinclair, July 28 vs. Chicago (2 goals)Hat Tricks:Opp. Multi-Goal Games: 3x; (last: Holiday, Aug. 4 vs. FC Kansas City)Opp. Hat Tricks:

2H

13L

9R

12R

21R

13L

10R

12L

13R

13L

20R

9L 10

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9R

6R

6L

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6R

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6L

12L

13L

6L

10R

9R

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19R

12R

12R

# PLAYER POS HT DOB HOMETOWN COLLEGE16 Buehler, Rachel D 5-5 08/26/1985 Del Mar, Calif. Stanford2 Dougherty, Marian D 5-10 11/25/1984 Lakewood, Colo. Santa Clara24 Ellertson, Tina D 5-9 05/20/1982 Vancouver, Wash. Washington14 Edwards, Becky M 5-8 05/22/1988 Downingtown, 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 Carolina3 Guess, Elizabeth M 5-7 01/11/1985 Athens, Ga. North Carolina17 Heath, Tobin M 5-6 05/29/1988 Basking Ridge, 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. Stanford15 Ramirez, Casey D/M 5-2 12/08/1989 Yardley, Pa. Syracuse6 Shim, Meleana M 5-4 09/25/1991 Honolulu, Hawaii Santa Clara12 Sinclair, Christine F 5-9 06/12/1983 Burnaby, B.C. Portland21 Washington, Nikki F 5-4 08/01/1988 Mesquite, Texas North Carolina19 Weimer, Tiffany F 5-5 12/05/1983 North Haven, Conn. Penn State20 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-blahnk Atlanta, Ga. magicJack (WPS)2 Marian Dougherty D Denver, Colo. magicJack (WPS)3 Elizabeth Guess M Atlanta, Ga. Boston Breakers (NWSL)4 Emilee O’Neil D/M 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)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 Downingtown, Pa. Kristianstads DFF (Sweden)15 Casey Ramirez D/M rah-MIER-ez Yardley, Pa. Fortuna Hjørring (Denmark)16 Rachel Buehler D BYOO-luhr La Jolla, Calif. Boston Breakers (WPS)17 Tobin Heath M Morristown, N.J. Paris Saint-Germain (France)19 Tiffany Weimer F WHY-mer Bridgeport, Conn. Fortuna Hjørring (Denmark)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)24 Tina Ellertson D Vancouver, Wash. magicJack (WPS)

NUMERICAL ROSTER

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


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