Off the Pitch | Ashleigh Sykes and Lindsey Horan on books, apps and more

Lindsey Horan, Ashleigh Sykes, portrait, 6.16.17

Soccer is the common thread that binds them, but the Portland Thorns also play video games, read books and use their phones just like everyone else. In this series, we sit down with Ashleigh Sykes and Lindsey Horan to see what they’re up to when they’re off the pitch.

<em><strong>Ashleigh Sykes</strong></em>
<em><strong>Lindsey Horan</strong></em>
<strong><em>If you could keep only a few possessions, what would they be and why?</em></strong>
My Kindle--I love reading--and my passport and for traveling
My necklace and a soccer ball--ball is life
<strong><em>What was the last thing you read?</em></strong>
<a href="http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/312132/a-murder-of-quality-by-john-le-carre/9780143122586/">A Murder of Quality by John Le Carré</a>
Homework Mark Parsons gave me. Reading an article on Conte's Italy.
<strong><em>What was the last picture you took with your phone?</em></strong>
Coffee from Commissary
Picture of Allie Long's puppy getting out of her cage, check my twitter it's hilarious
<strong><em>What app do you use the most on your phone?</em></strong>
Facebook
iMessenger
<strong><em>What is your all-time favorite video game?</em></strong>
I don't really play video games
Mario Kart on Nintendo 64 - you should not need a reason, it's the all-time greatest