Portland Thorns to honor Tobin Heath on August 22 at Providence Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Portland Thorns will hold a pre-match ceremony to honor Tobin Heath on August 22 during their game against the Denver Summit. Heath will sign a one-day contract to officially retire as a Thorns player after eight years with the club, from 2013 to 2020. As a key player, she contributed significantly to the team's success, helping them secure two NWSL championships and one Shield. Heath holds the record for the most assists in Thorns history and shares the NWSL single-season assists record. The ceremony will celebrate her legacy in women's soccer.
- •The ceremony will take place at Providence Park.
- •Heath played for the Thorns from 2013 to 2020.
- •She helped the Thorns win two NWSL championships.
- •Heath is the Thorns' all-time assist leader with 24.
- •She will sign a one-day contract to retire as a Thorns player.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — USWNT and Portland Thorns legend Tobin Heath to be honored in upcoming match at Providence Park
"The soccer books will say that the retired midfielder went out as a Thorns’ player.
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