USWNT Legend to Retire With Portland Thorns on One-Day Contract

U.S. Women’s National Team legend Tobin Heath will retire with the Portland Thorns on a one-day contract, according to a recent announcement. The Thorns will honor Heath with an on-field pre-match ceremony at Providence Park on Saturday, Aug. 22. Fans can purchase tickets for the game to be part of the ceremony. Heath was recently inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in May, joining other notable players such as Heather O'Reilly, Chris Wondolowski, Kevin Crow, Tony Sanneh, and Kari Seitz.

She played for the Thorns from 2013-20, helping the franchise win two NWSL championships and the NWSL Shield during her tenure. Heath remains the Thorns' all-time regular-season assist leader (24) and is tied for the NWSL single-season league assists record (10). In addition to her success with the Thorns, Heath was a key player for the USWNT from 2008 to 2021, helping them win two World Cup titles, two Olympic gold medals, and a bronze medal.

She scored 36 career goals and recorded 42 assists in 181 games with the USWNT, earning the 2016 U.S. Soccer Women’s Soccer Player of the Year award.

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