On Thursday, Portland Thorns FC announced the re-signings of four players: Emily Menges, Midge Purce, Tyler Lussi and Ifeoma Onumonu.
It will be Menges’ sixth season with the club and Lussi’s third, after both were drafted by the Thorns. Purce and Onumonu were selected by the Thorns in the 2018 Dispersal Draft, and this will be their second year in Portland.
Pleased to announce we have re-signed Emily Menges, Midge Purce, Tyler Lussi and Ifeoma Onumonu for the 2019 season.
DETAILS | https://t.co/GrcC6GMy0F | #BAONPDX pic.twitter.com/anhp1Y4Pyd
— Portland Thorns FC (@ThornsFC) March 14, 2019
On Friday, FIFA confirmed that video assistant referees will be used at the the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. It will be the first Women’s World Cup to feature VAR, after it was used at last summer’s men’s World Cup.
CONFIRMED: The FIFA Council today ratified that Video Assistant Referees (VAR) WILL be used at the #FIFAWWC this summer in France. pic.twitter.com/qSX10wIGjL
— FIFA Women's World Cup ?? (@FIFAWWC) March 15, 2019
Portland Thorns FC unveiled their new custom jerseys on Wednesday. The primary jersey is an interlocking red and black design, that is inspired by the smoke the Rose City Riveters set off when the Thorns score a goal. The secondary kit is all-white and features a gray motif of smoke.
"We’re representing you guys out there, and you guys are with us."
When we hit the road this season, our supporters are coming with us on our kits. #BAONPDX pic.twitter.com/UjWulbxPdb
— Portland Thorns FC (@ThornsFC) March 14, 2019
The North Carolina Courage unveiled their new jersey on Friday, featuring a star above the crest to represent their 2019 NWSL Championship win.
The 2019 kit ⭐️#NoFinishLine pic.twitter.com/h90vqOpY5T
— NC Courage (@TheNCCourage) March 15, 2019
The Chicago Red Stars announced the return of their 10th anniversary kit, which will be worn on the road. The club said a new home jersey would be unveiled soon.
To the legends that got us here. To the city that is our kind of town. To the fans that push us to be better.
The Return of the 10th Anniversary Kit. #MKOT pic.twitter.com/Lo6qlyH0j7
— Chicago Red Stars (@chiredstarsPR) March 15, 2019
Sky Blue FC announced the hiring of high performance coach Morgan Hofacker and strength and conditioning coach Christopher Ascari last week, completing the technical staff of head coach Denise Reddy.
High Performance Coach ✔️
Strength and Conditioning Coach ✔️
Technical Staff Complete.Details: https://t.co/8HqHVC6Ysg
— Sky Blue FC (@SkyBlueFC) March 13, 2019
