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THORNS FC SIGN SOPHIE HIRST TO CONTRACT EXTENSION
PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Thorns FC have signed midfielder Sophie Hirst to a two-year contract extension through the 2026 season, the Club announced today.
Hirst joined the Thorns halfway through her sophomore season as part of a trade from the Houston Dash on September 24, 2024. Since joining the Thorns Hirst has appeared in one regular season match, making her regular-season debut in the 3-0 victory over Angel City as a second-half substitute. Additionally, Hirst appeared in all four of the team’s Concacaf W Champions Cup matches, helping Portland advance to the semifinals against Tigres UANL on May 22, 2025.
“We intentionally added Sophie during the summer transfer window as she is a promising young talent and ensures us top depth in our midfield,” Head Coach Rob Gale said. “She has been a great addition and we are happy to gain her commitment to the club for the future.”
As a member of the Houston Dash Hirst appeared in 18 matches, 11 of them starts. Hirst scored her first, and only, professional goal on June 3, 2023 against Orlando Pride.
THORNS FC SIGN SOPHIE HIRST TO CONTRACT EXTENSION
PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Thorns FC have signed midfielder Sophie Hirst to a two-year contract extension through the 2026 season, the Club announced today.
Hirst joined the Thorns halfway through her sophomore season as part of a trade from the Houston Dash on September 24, 2024. Since joining the Thorns Hirst has appeared in one regular season match, making her regular-season debut in the 3-0 victory over Angel City as a second-half substitute. Additionally, Hirst appeared in all four of the team’s Concacaf W Champions Cup matches, helping Portland advance to the semifinals against Tigres UANL on May 22, 2025.
“We intentionally added Sophie during the summer transfer window as she is a promising young talent and ensures us top depth in our midfield,” Head Coach Rob Gale said. “She has been a great addition and we are happy to gain her commitment to the club for the future.”
As a member of the Houston Dash Hirst appeared in 18 matches, 11 of them starts. Hirst scored her first, and only, professional goal on June 3, 2023 against Orlando Pride.
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