PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Thorns FC today announced that the club has released midfielder and National Team Replacement Player Isabel Dehakiz, while forward Alyssa Walker has been recalled from her short-term loan and has returned to SK Brann in Norway.
“Both Isabel and Alyssa were incredible professionals across all areas during their time in Portland,” said Thorns FC head coach Mike Norris. “We are grateful for the commitment and energy they brought to the group which has helped push us forward into this final stretch of regular season play.”
National Team Replacement players can be signed when a national team player is away on international duty and will not count against the team’s roster limit.
Up next, Thorns FC travel for a road match against the Washington Spirit on Sunday, Aug. 27, at Audi Field; kickoff is set for 2pm PT on Paramount.
