Sam Coffey-
Team: Portland Thorns
Position: Midfielder
Hometown: Sleepy Hollow, New York
College: Penn State University
College Number: 17
College Major: journalism
College Awards: First Team All-Big Ten Honors (2019, 2020-21, 2021), CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team (2020-21, 2021), All-North Region First Team (2021), Senior CLASS Award First-Team All-America (2020-21), Big Ten Midfielder of the Year (2020-21), United Soccer Coaches First-Team All-American (2018), United Soccer Coaches Scholar All-American (2019), ACC Midfielder of the Year w/ Boston College (2018), MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist (2018), All-ACC First Team (2018), All-ACC Third Team (2017), and All-ACC Freshman Team (2017), Boston College Freshman Scholar-Athlete of the Year (2017)
Draft Pick: 12th overall pick in the 2021 NWSL College Draft
Pro Contract: two-year deal
Quote: General manager Karina LeBlanc commented on the signing of Coffey via the press release of the signing saying, “We knew we were getting a high-caliber player when the club drafted Sam, but the development we've seen in her over the last year excites us even more for her future in Portland. We are confident her quality of play will integrate into the team easily and add competitive balance to the club.”
Gabby Provenzano-
Team: Portland Thorns
Position: Midfielder
Hometown: Sergeantsville, New Jersey
College: Rutgers University
College Number: 12
College Major: Sport Management
College Awards: 2022 CWSA Honda Award Finalist (2022), All-American First Team (2021), MAC Hermann Trophy Semifinalist (2021), All-Region First Team (2020-21, 2021), All-Big Ten First Team (2020-21, 2021), Big Ten Defender of the Year (2021), Big Ten Sportsmanship Award (2020-21)
Draft Pick: 22nd overall
Pro Contract: one year plus one deal
Quote: Head Coach Rhian Wilkinson commented on the signing of Provenzano via the press release of the signing saying, “Gabby arrived into our environment completely unflappable; calm under pressure, hardworking, ready to learn, she has been a pleasure to coach and has seamlessly integrated into the team. We see her as a prospect that we can develop this season, whenever we need her, she is ready. A top-quality person and player who is ready to fill in for her team in whatever position or capacity that is needed. I’ve really appreciated her commitment to her own development and her clear team-first mentality.”
Natalie Beckman-
Team: Portland Thorns
Position: Forward
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
College: University of Denver
College Number: 12
College Major: unknown
College Awards: Hermann Trophy Watch List (2021), WPSL Mountain Region Player of the Year (2021), CoSIDA Academic All-America Second Team (2020), United Soccer Coaches All-West Region First Team (2020, 2021), United Soccer Coaches All-West Region Second Team (2019), Summit League Offensive Player of the Year (2020, 2021), Summit League All-Tournament Team (2020), Summit League First Team (2019, 2020, 2021), Summit League Second Team (2018), United Soccer Coaches Second Team Scholar All-American (2020, 2021), United Soccer Coaches All-West Region Scholar Honors (2020), CoSIDA Academic All-District (2020, 2021), Senior CLASS Award Candidate (2021)
Draft Pick: 48th overall
Pro Contract: one year plus one deal
Quote: Head Coach Rhian Wilkinson commented on the signing of Beckman via the press release of the signing saying, “Nat has arrived in Portland with a big smile on her face and the attitude to watch, work, and learn. She is a top character person and player who has seamlessly fit into the locker room and team. She’s played numerous positions for us during the preseason and her ability and willingness to do whatever it takes for the team has been appreciated. Those who have been fortunate enough to see her play in the preseason have seen a young player who has a bright future and high ceiling for her development, I’m excited to have her join our team.”
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