Portland Thorns remain hopeful that Tobin Heath can return to club in time for the NWSL playoffs

Posted Jul 22, 2017
Portland Thorns midfielder Tobin Heath has been continuing her rehabilitation from a lingering back injury with the U.S. Women's National Team staff. Portland has sorely missed Heath this season. The world-renowned midfielder led the NWSL in assists in 2016 and was a finalist for league MVP. Heath was also named U.S. Soccer's Female Player of the Year in 2016. (Oregon Live)

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