Portland, OR – Portland Thorns FC today announced that forward Morgan Weaver, defender Nicole Payne, and defender Marie Müller have been placed on the Season-Ending Injury (SEI) list. Each player is recovering from a knee injury, and the club remains fully committed to providing them with the world-class support and resources they need throughout their rehabilitation process.
Morgan Weaver suffered an injury to her right knee in January 2025, the same knee she had surgery on in May 2024.
Nicole Payne sustained an ACL injury to her right knee during the match against Angel City FC at the Coachella Valley Invitational on February 16.
Marie Müller experienced an ACL injury to her right knee while on duty with the German Women’s National Team on February 19.
In light of these injuries, Portland Thorns FC remains deeply committed to the health and well-being of its players. The club’s primary focus is to provide world-class care, recovery, and rehabilitation support for each athlete. The Thorns continue to identify players that can strengthen the squad for the upcoming season.
The organization is fully behind Morgan, Nicole, and Marie as they begin their recovery journey, and we look forward to seeing them return to the pitch stronger than ever.
For more information about the Portland Thorns, please visit www.Thorns.com and follow on social media @thornsfc.
About Portland Thorns FC
Founded in 2012, Portland Thorns FC have set the standard for fan support and on-field success in women’s soccer since its inaugural 2013 season. One of the world’s most supported women’s soccer clubs, Portland has led the league in attendance for eight seasons and set a new club playoff attendance record with 25,218 fans supporting Thorns FC in the 2023 semifinal match at Providence Park.
Thorns FC have won the NWSL Championship a league-record three times (2013, 2017, 2022) and finished as runners-up in 2018. The club has made the postseason a league-high nine times and has won the NWSL Shield in 2016 and 2021.
Portland, OR – Portland Thorns FC today announced that forward Morgan Weaver, defender Nicole Payne, and defender Marie Müller have been placed on the Season-Ending Injury (SEI) list. Each player is recovering from a knee injury, and the club remains fully committed to providing them with the world-class support and resources they need throughout their rehabilitation process.
Morgan Weaver suffered an injury to her right knee in January 2025, the same knee she had surgery on in May 2024.
Nicole Payne sustained an ACL injury to her right knee during the match against Angel City FC at the Coachella Valley Invitational on February 16.
Marie Müller experienced an ACL injury to her right knee while on duty with the German Women’s National Team on February 19.
In light of these injuries, Portland Thorns FC remains deeply committed to the health and well-being of its players. The club’s primary focus is to provide world-class care, recovery, and rehabilitation support for each athlete. The Thorns continue to identify players that can strengthen the squad for the upcoming season.
The organization is fully behind Morgan, Nicole, and Marie as they begin their recovery journey, and we look forward to seeing them return to the pitch stronger than ever.
For more information about the Portland Thorns, please visit www.Thorns.com and follow on social media @thornsfc.
About Portland Thorns FC
Founded in 2012, Portland Thorns FC have set the standard for fan support and on-field success in women’s soccer since its inaugural 2013 season. One of the world’s most supported women’s soccer clubs, Portland has led the league in attendance for eight seasons and set a new club playoff attendance record with 25,218 fans supporting Thorns FC in the 2023 semifinal match at Providence Park.
Thorns FC have won the NWSL Championship a league-record three times (2013, 2017, 2022) and finished as runners-up in 2018. The club has made the postseason a league-high nine times and has won the NWSL Shield in 2016 and 2021.
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