Newly drafted Thorns goalkeeper Lauren Kozal on making it to the U-23 WYNT camp for two big matches, sightseeing in France, and being coached by Nadine Angerer.
There aren’t many better ways to honor sports legends than by retiring their numbers. While Penn State Athletics isn’t necessarily in the business of doing so, it never hurts to share some suggestions.
The only number Penn State has retired in recent memory is John Cappelletti’s No. 22. The football legend was a stud at running back for the Nittany Lions and remains to be the program’s
While Cappelletti is clearly a legend in his own right, Penn State certainly has produced several other stars over the years who deserve the honor. With that, here are our picks for which numbers Penn State should consider retiring.
As Portland Thorns open preseason camp, ‘the sky’s the limit’
Updated Feb 02, 2021;
Posted Feb 02, 2021
Fans react during the NWSL Championship Game at Providence Park in 2018. “Just to be in the stadium, breathing fresh air, seeing people on the training pitch, it’s just who we are,” Thorns coach Mark Parsons said Tuesday as the team opened preseason camp. Mark Graves/StaffMark Graves
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With the Portland Thorns back on the field for preseason camp Tuesday, coach Mark Parsons was excited to take it all in.
“Just to be in the stadium, breathing fresh air, seeing people on the training pitch, it’s just who we are,” Parsons told reporters.
Fleshed-out roster means exciting possibilities for Thorns FC
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Yesterday was a big day and not because of what any groundhog had to say about the current state of winter. No, it was a big day because it was the first time that Portland Thorns FC hit the field for preseason training. The excitement surrounding the team seems to be high as ever and for good reason.
The Thorns fleshed out their roster pretty well this offseason. They added Finnish defender Natalia Kuikka, re-signed players like Simone Charley and Emily Menges, and in the biggest move of all added Crystal Dunn to the roster in a blockbuster trade involving the North Carolina Courage and OL Reign. After finishing 2020 on a high note with their Fall Series victory, Portland is going into the 2021 season with the talent to do some damage.