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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) \u2014 The Portland Thorns have signed midfielder Olivia Moultrie to a contract extension that will keep her with the National Women’s Soccer League team through 2029. <\/p>\n

The 20-year-old, who was named the 2023 U.S. Soccer Young Player of the Year, has recently appeared in 10 games for the national team. score two goals<\/span> They won against Portugal 3-1. <\/p>\n

Moultrie signed with the Thorns in 2021 at age 15 File a lawsuit against NWSL<\/span> At the time, she was the youngest player in the league. <\/p>\n

Moultrie played in 95 NWSL games with the Thorns, starting 65 of them, and had 18 goals and 11 assists.<\/p>\n

“From day one, this organization believed in me and supported my growth in a way that I will always be grateful for,” Moultrie said in a statement. \u201cI grew up wearing Thorns colors in this league, so it has shaped me and my expectations.\u201d <\/p>\n

Moultrie leads the Thorns with eight goals this season, appearing in 26 games and starting 24. Portland finished third in the league standings and made the playoffs for the ninth consecutive season.<\/p>\n

The Thorns, who won league championships in 2013, 2017 and 2022, will host the San Diego Wave in Sunday’s quarterfinals. <\/p>\n

“We are excited to extend Olivia’s tenure as a Thorn. We have seen tremendous growth in her playing arc during her development in Portland. Her on-field ability, sheer competitiveness and off-the-field maturity have established her as one of our nation’s brightest young stars,” said Portland President and General Manager Jeff Agus. <\/p>\n

Moultrie also received the 2025 Supporters Player of the Year award from the Rose City Riveters, a Portland supporters group. <\/p>\n

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