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Nov 2, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Thorns FC midfielder Olivia Moultrie (13) was awarded player of the year by fans after a game against the Houston Dash at Providence Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images <\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\nAttacking midfielder Olivia Moultrie has signed a four-year contract extension with the Portland Thorns, the club announced on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Moultrie, who just turned 20 in September, has played with the Thorns since 2021 after she signed as a 15-year-old. She will remain in Portland through the 2029 season.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n “Portland isn’t just where I play, it’s home,” Moultrie said. “The community, fans, energy at Providence Park, it’s all part of who I am now. To be able to keep representing this city means everything. From Day 1, this organization has believed in me and supported my development in ways I’ll always be grateful for. I grew up in this league wearing Thorns colors and that’s shaped me and my expectations. Top to bottom, this organization expects greatness and that’s exactly where I want to be.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n The Santa Clara, Calif. native has made 10 appearances with the United States women’s national team and has scored four goals in international competition.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n <\/p>\n She was named U.S. Soccer’s Young Player of the Year in 2023.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Moultrie produced a breakout year for the Thorns in 2025, leading the team with a career-best eight goals. She started 24 of 26 games and amassed 2,163 minutes, the third-most in franchise history.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n She has tallied 18 career goals and added 11 assists in 95 career matches in Portland.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n “We are thrilled to extend Olivia as a Thorn for the foreseeable future. We have seen her playing arc see tremendous growth over the course of her development in Portland. Her on-field capabilities, her sheer competitiveness, and the maturity off the pitch has established her as one of our nation’s brightest young stars,” said Jeff Agoos, Portland’s president and general manager.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Portland (11-8-7, 40 points) finished third in the league standings and made the playoffs for the ninth consecutive season. They will host the San Diego Wave in a quarterfinal playoff match on Sunday.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n