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Deyna Castellanos joins Tigres after mutual contract termination with Portland Thorns

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Deyna Castellanos joins Tigres after mutual contract termination with Portland Thorns

Summary

Venezuelan international Deyna Castellanos is set to join Tigres Femenil following her departure from the Portland Thorns. The move comes shortly after the midfielder and the NWSL club reached an agreement to mutually terminate her contract. Castellanos joins a Tigres roster that now features eight midfielders. The club is navigating internal roster adjustments as they address the loss of defender Greta Espinoza. Espinoza suffered a season-ending injury involving an ACL tear and a sprain of the lateral collateral ligament in her right knee. Castellanos now transitions from the NWSL to the Liga Femenil BBVA.

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•Deyna Castellanos signed with Tigres Femenil following her departure from Portland Thorns FC.
•The Portland Thorns recently finalized a mutual contract termination with the Venezuelan midfielder.
•Tigres currently maintains a roster of eight midfielders.
•Greta Espinoza remains out for the season with an ACL tear and knee injury.

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