Portland Thorns FC 2026 Roster
Vilahamn's first squad. Wilson's return. International depth everywhere.
Robert Vilahamn walked into the building with a visa approved days before the opener and a squad built to compete for a fourth star. The bones are familiar -- Sophia Wilson back from maternity leave, Olivia Moultrie running the show at 20, Jessie Fleming wearing the armband. But the edges are new. Cassandra Bogere stepped into Sam Coffey's midfield role and looked like she'd been there for years. Mackenzie Arnold anchors the back line from goal. Eight internationals from seven countries make this the most globally connected Thorns roster in club history.
This is the full 2026 squad -- every player, every position, every profile.
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
SEI: Bella Bixby, Julie Dufour, Caiya Hanks, Morgan Weaver · LOAN: Daiane, Mackenzie Wood · Roster as of March 20, 2026
Injured & loan players (6 profiles)
Coaching Staff
The new regime.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players are on the 2026 Thorns roster?
27 active players -- 4 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 7 midfielders, and 7 forwards. An additional 4 players are on season-ending injury (Bixby, Dufour, Hanks, Weaver) and 1 is out on loan (Wood). The total contracted squad is 31.
Who is the Thorns head coach?
Robert Vilahamn, formerly of Tottenham Hotspur Women. Won his debut at Washington 1-0. Assisted by Rich Lowdon and goalkeeper coach Arturas Andriuskevicius.
Who is the Thorns captain?
Jessie Fleming wears the armband for 2026. Canadian international, Olympic gold medalist, Chelsea alumna. She reads the game two passes ahead and sets the standard in the locker room. See her full player profile.
How many international players do the Thorns have?
8 internationals from 7 countries -- Mackenzie Arnold (Australia), Jessie Fleming (Canada), Deyna Castellanos (Venezuela), Cassandra Bogere (Norway), Mimi Alidou (France), Marie Muller (Germany), Isabella Obaze (Nigeria), and Valerin Loboa (Colombia).