Portland Thorns Extend Goalkeeper Messner Through 2028

The Portland Thorns have signed goalkeeper Morgan Messner to a two-year contract extension through 2028. President and General Manager of Soccer Operations Jeff Agoos praised Messner for stepping up to lead the backline and keeping critical clean sheets in the 2026 season opener. rocore.sbs

Messner joined the club in 2025 as a non-roster invitee and made history by recording a clean sheet in her debut, a feat only achieved by two other goalkeepers in club history. Agoos expressed excitement for her continued development with the club.