1 pick in next week’s National Women’s Soccer League College Draft. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. After coming in as the first overall pick out of college in 2016, Sonnett was a huge player in her time in Portland, a regular starter who notably led the Thorns defense to a league-best 19 goals allowed in her rookie season. Portland soccer Twitter was a sea of crying-face emojis today after two big trade announcements clarified several days’ worth of swirling rumors: This morning, the Thorns’ front office shared that US national team player and four-year Thorn Emily Sonnett and the rights to Australian national team player Caitlin Foord are being traded to Orlando in a move that gives the Thorns the no. Although her confidence, skill on the ball, and communication have been major assets in her four years with the club, it seemed as if she was on the way out when expansion was hinted at ahead of the 2020 season. Caitlin is versatile, able to play both forward and defender, and can bring another level of quality to support the strikers we already have on our team. 2 Chicago Red Stars in the league semifinals in October. Her addition also poses a familiar problem for the team — she joins a defensive unit already manned by her American teammates Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris and Canadian veteran Shelina Zadorsky. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Next up for Portland, from multiple sources: Thorns have traded Midge Purce, 2021 first round pick to Sky Blue FC for Raquel Rodríguez.#NWSL. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 14 picks in the draft also, not only gives us two additional assets in the acquisition, but allows us to stay in the draft early on and bolster the roster," Skinner said. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Brazilian star Marta led the team in scoring with four goals last season, while Harris notched 58 saves in 13 games in goal. 14 picks in the draft. Connect with friends faster than ever with the new Facebook app. 14 overall in Round 2) from Portland Thorns FC. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Breaking down the Thorns’ most memorable moments form the NWSL Challenge Cup and Fall Series. Adding the No. 921 SW Washington Street, Suite 750 Portland, OR 97205, Courtesy Jose Breton-Pics Action/Shutterstock. Portland Thorns exchange Emily Sonnett, rights to Caitlin Foord for No. The defender has been with the Thorns for four seasons, making 72 appearances and netting six goals in that time. 1 pick, Stanford junior Sophia Smith is planning to declare early to play in Portland#NWSL#USWNT https://t.co/NqHkQuisFL. 1 draft pick After hints about a huge trade for Portland circulated Twitter earlier in the week — rumored to include Emily Sonnett and Midge Purce — things are finally starting to fall into place for the Thorns. The Thorns led the league midseason but finished third in the standings, eventually falling to the no. Her contract with the Thorns ended at the conclusion of the 2019 season, so there is not a contract for the Pride to absorb with the trade. Match Thread: Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Football Club, NWSL announces Nov. 12 as date for expansion draft, Beginning of expansion draft process will be Oct. 22, The 10 best moments of an irregular Thorns season. "I'm very excited to be able to acquire Emily, a young, World Cup-winning center back, and the rights to Caitlin, one of Australia's most promising talents, for the Pride. Starting all but one of her 72 matches for Portland, Sonnett has also recorded six goals for the Thorns — two of which game during postseason. She appeared in one game for the US at the World Cup in June, became legend for comically picking her nose on the bench on national TV in October (the natural goofball always seems to know just where the camera is, as well as where the nearest Waffle House is, and Portland—nay, the world—loves her for it), and shone on the pitch in a pair of friendlies for the US in November. Smith has featured for youth national teams in a number of age groups, including the U-23 squad that beat the Thorns in 2017 preseason — a match in which she drew and scored a second-half penalty. Sonnett arrived in Portland in 2016 amid a sea of new faces, including national team vet Meghan Klingenberg, Danish international Nadia Nadim, future NWSL goalkeeper of the year Adrianna Franch, and head coach Mark Parsons. 7 and No. Portland had their winning streak snapped on Wednesday in a loss to RSL. Coach Marc Skinner emphasized that the trade will still allow the Pride to utilize this year's NWSL draft, as the club will retain two picks in the process. With this trade, the Thorns now have the first overall pick in the NWSL Draft, as well as picks 15 and 16 overall in the second round, 25 in the third round, and 34 in the fourth round. Foord went on to score three goals for the Thorns, but fell out of the starting lineup in favor of Midge Purce as the year progressed. The Orlando Pride have traded the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NWSL draft to the Portland Thorns in exchange for defender Emily Sonnett and the rights to forward Caitlin Foord along with the No.