Thorns arrive in Washington D.C. ahead of NWSL Championship

WASHINGTON D.C. (KPTV) – The Portland Thorns are two days away from the NWSL as they face off with the Kansas Metropolis Present.

Wednesday was media day the place Fox 12 acquired to test in with the gamers. A part of media day was handing out some {hardware}. The NWSL gave awards to the 2022 Greatest 11 First workforce and Second workforce. The award acknowledges one of the best 22 gamers within the league. On the second workforce, was defender, Becky Sauerbrunn and Kelli Hubly. Sam Coffey and Sophia Smith have been named on the First workforce.

Smith was additionally named the 2022 NWSL MVP racking up 14 targets and three assists on the season.

“I’d not be getting this award if I didn’t have one of the best workforce on the planet,” says the USA Group soccer star. “I used to be enthusiastic about it and honored. To win it, it’s like a dream come true, it’s actually surreal truthfully.”

The Colorado native was the primary decide within the 2020 draft and is the youngest to ever obtain the accolade on the age of twenty-two.

“I’m used to being younger, however I really feel prefer it’s helped me develop as a result of now I’m the younger participant on this league, however I don’t really feel prefer it,” says Smith. “There’s at all times extra to be taught, there’s at all times room to develop. For me, that’s essentially the most thrilling factor, is I can preserve getting higher and that is just the start.”

Wednesday was additionally their first observe, which entailed a a lot lighter exercise.

“We had a tougher session yesterday then we flew, lighter session right now, after which will clearly have a bit little bit of a tougher session tomorrow as we put together for the sport,” says Rhian Wilkinson, Head Coach.

“The groups in an awesome place. Coaching right now was very relaxed, type of like an on-field restoration session for us after touring however the vibes good,” says Ahead, Christine Sinclair.

Portland Thorns vs Kansas Metropolis Present, Saturday, Oct. 29, 5 p.m. PST.

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