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)

Related: Soccer

No. 7 UNC Women’s Soccer Downs No. 2 Duke In 4-2 Thriller
Playing with impressive fight to overcome five missing starters, No. 7 UNC Women's Soccer ended No. 2 Duke’s unbeaten run. Forward Lilliah Blum notched a...
Fri Sep 18, 2026

Summer Denigan is a difference maker on the soccer field
Summer Denigan is in it for the fun of it. The graduate midfielder from Union, Kentucky has certainly helped make No. 7 UNC Women's Soccer...
Thu Sep 17, 2026

UNC Men’s Soccer Shuts Out American, 2-0, Tuesday Night
UNC Men's Soccer claimed a 2-0 win over American on Tuesday at Dorrance Field (Highlights). The Tar Heels got goals from Luca Nikolai, his 10th...
Wed Sep 16, 2026

This Week in UNC Sports: September 14-20, 2026
Thursday, Sep. 17 - Women’s soccer will welcome No. 3 Duke at Dorrance Field. The Blue Devils won the only meeting between the schools last...
Tue Sep 15, 2026