PORTLAND, Ore. (March 14, 2025) – Portland Thorns FC announced today that it has signed defender Moira Kelley to a short-term contract through June 2025.
Kelley, 23, signs with Portland after impressing as a a non-roster invitee during the 2025 preseason. Before becoming a Thorn, she played a key role in the backline for a Virginia University side that advanced to the Second Round of the 2024 NCAA DI Women’s Soccer Tournament. As a Cavalier, Kelley registered 1,643 minutes of action across 19 appearances (starring in all matches) and contributed to the 10 shutouts recorded that season.
Kelley also spent four seasons fielding for Kansas University, starting in all 64 matches she played. She would tally 1 goal and 7 assists across 5,808 contested minutes as a Jayhawk.
The Thorns’ 2025 roster as it stands can be found below by position.
Players on the season-ending injury list or on maternity leave do not hold an active roster spot for the 2025 season.
Goalkeepers (3): Mackenzie Arnold (INTL), Bella Bixby, Morgan Messner
Defenders (7): Daiane (INTL), Sam Hiatt, Moira Kelley, Isabella Obaze (INTL), Jayden Perry, Reyna Reyes, Kaitlyn Torpey (INTL); Marie Müller (SEI), Nicole Payne (SEI)
Midfielders (7): Carissa Boeckmann, Sam Coffey, Jessie Fleming (INTL), Sophie Hirst, Mallie McKenzie, Olivia Moultrie, Hina Sugita (INTL); Olivia Wade-Kato (SEI)
Forwards (6): Deyna Castellanos, Caiya Hanks, Payton Linnehan, Alexa Spaanstra, Pietra Tordin, Reilyn Turner; Sophia Wilson (Maternity Leave) Morgan Weaver (SEI)
The Thorns are set to begin the 2025 NWSL season at Kansas City Current on Saturday, March 15 (set to kickoff at 9:45 a.m. PT ABC, ESPN+ and Disney+) before returning to Portland for their home opener at Providence Park against Angel City FC on Friday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m. PT.
Fans interested in purchasing Thorns FC Annual Memberships for the 2025 season are encouraged to call the ticket office at 503.509.5555, email members@thorns.com or visit thorns.com/tickets for more information.
For Media Inquiries, please contact:
Alberto Huichapa
Communications Manager
ahuichapa@thorns.com
PORTLAND, Ore. (March 14, 2025) – Portland Thorns FC announced today that it has signed defender Moira Kelley to a short-term contract through June 2025.
Kelley, 23, signs with Portland after impressing as a a non-roster invitee during the 2025 preseason. Before becoming a Thorn, she played a key role in the backline for a Virginia University side that advanced to the Second Round of the 2024 NCAA DI Women’s Soccer Tournament. As a Cavalier, Kelley registered 1,643 minutes of action across 19 appearances (starring in all matches) and contributed to the 10 shutouts recorded that season.
Kelley also spent four seasons fielding for Kansas University, starting in all 64 matches she played. She would tally 1 goal and 7 assists across 5,808 contested minutes as a Jayhawk.
The Thorns’ 2025 roster as it stands can be found below by position.
Players on the season-ending injury list or on maternity leave do not hold an active roster spot for the 2025 season.
Goalkeepers (3): Mackenzie Arnold (INTL), Bella Bixby, Morgan Messner
Defenders (7): Daiane (INTL), Sam Hiatt, Moira Kelley, Isabella Obaze (INTL), Jayden Perry, Reyna Reyes, Kaitlyn Torpey (INTL); Marie Müller (SEI), Nicole Payne (SEI)
Midfielders (7): Carissa Boeckmann, Sam Coffey, Jessie Fleming (INTL), Sophie Hirst, Mallie McKenzie, Olivia Moultrie, Hina Sugita (INTL); Olivia Wade-Kato (SEI)
Forwards (6): Deyna Castellanos, Caiya Hanks, Payton Linnehan, Alexa Spaanstra, Pietra Tordin, Reilyn Turner; Sophia Wilson (Maternity Leave) Morgan Weaver (SEI)
The Thorns are set to begin the 2025 NWSL season at Kansas City Current on Saturday, March 15 (set to kickoff at 9:45 a.m. PT ABC, ESPN+ and Disney+) before returning to Portland for their home opener at Providence Park against Angel City FC on Friday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m. PT.
Fans interested in purchasing Thorns FC Annual Memberships for the 2025 season are encouraged to call the ticket office at 503.509.5555, email members@thorns.com or visit thorns.com/tickets for more information.
For Media Inquiries, please contact:
Alberto Huichapa
Communications Manager
ahuichapa@thorns.com
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