Karina LeBlanc, Portland Thorns
Portland Thorns FC's general manager Karina LeBlanc to take on new role in 2025
Portland Thorns FC general manager Karina LeBlanc will not return in the role next year but will continue to be involved with the operations, the club announced on Wednesday. The news comes after a seven-game winless streak as the Thorns are struggling to stay above the playoff line.
Portland Thorns begin search for new GM after Karina LeBlanc joins RAJ Sports
The Portland Thorns will begin searching for a general manager after current GM Karina LeBlanc moves to a new role.
Karina LeBlanc to leave role as Portland Thorns general manager
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Thorns announced on Wednesday that Karina LeBlanc is leaving her role as the general manager at the end of the season. Instead, LeBlanc will be transitioning to a new role within the Thorn's ownership team, Raj Sports, that covers both the club and the coming Portland WNBA team.
Portland Thorns GM Karina LeBlanc stepping aside amid skid
Karina LeBlanc will transition out of her role as the general manager of the Portland Thorns at the end of the 2024 NWSL season to assume a position that encompasses both the Thorns and Portland's 2026 WNBA expansion team,
Canada's Karina LeBlanc to leave Thorns GM job for new role with NWSL team ownership
Canadian Karina LeBlanc is stepping down as general manager of the Portland Thorns at the end of the NWSL season, the team announced Wednesday.
Portland Thorns begin search for a new general manager
Portland Thorns general manager Karina LeBlanc will transition out of her current position at the end of the 2024 season and the team will begin a search for a new general manager immediately, the Thorns announced Wednesday morning.
How the desire for continuity backfired on the Portland Thorns
Winless in seven straight and amid the worst run of form in club history, the Thorns announced the Karina LeBlanc will transition out of the GM role. Fresh perspectives are needed in Portland.
Christine Sinclair announces she’ll retire from pro soccer at the end of the NWSL season
Christine Sinclair, one of the founding players for the Portland Thorns in the National Women’s Soccer League, announced on ...
First Tech Federal Credit Union Named First Partner of Portland's New WNBA Team and Inaugural "Community Game Changer" Partner of Portland Thorns
RAJ Sports announced today First Tech Federal Credit Union (First Tech) as the inaugural partner and Official Credit Union of ...
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By Juliet Macur The Portland Thorns were once the pride of U.S. women’s soccer. But after a report said the club shielded a disgraced coach and thwarted an abuse investigation, even the ...
Portland Thorns’ star Sophia Smith has the best-selling jersey in the NWSL
Sophia Smith, one of the most popular players in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), has the best-selling jersey in ...
All-time leading international goal scorer Christine Sinclair announces her pro soccer retirement at end of NWSL season
The 41-year-old retired from the Canadian national team last year, finishing her international career as the world’s top goal ...
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All-time leading goal scorer Christine Sinclair announces retirement, finishing season with Thorns
Her last game for the Portland Thorns will be Nov. 1 against Angel City FC in ... she also won championships with her ...