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Subscribe now. Thorns Portland Thorns sign Lindsey Horan, Crystal Dunn to 3-year contracts Updated Feb 24, 2021; Posted Feb 24, 2021 ORLANDO CITY, FL - FEBRUARY 18: Lindsey Horan 9 of the United States controls the ball during the 2021 SheBelieves Cup game at Exploria Stadium on February 18, 2021 in Orlando City, Florida.

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Although Horan and Dunn will remain on contract with the U.S.

Thorns coach Mark Parsons called Horan and Dunn key pillars to our future in a statement.

I am inspired by their dedication to the team and our vision to take this important step forward as a club.

Horan is entering her sixth season with the Thorns, and the 2018 NWSL MVP ranks third in club history in goals with 23 and fifth in games started with 74.

Signs Portland Oregon Series Of Portraits

February 3, 2021; Portland, OR, USA; Crystal Dunn of the Portland Thorns poses for a series of portraits at Providence Park.

Photo: Craig Mitchelldyer-Portland Thorns Dunn, who came to the Thorns via a trade with OL Reign in October, won league MVP and Golden Boot honors in 2015 when she scored a league-high 15 goals.

Dunn has tallied 32 goals and 20 assists across her first six NWSL seasons.

Having the ability to sign two of the top players in the game to contracts with Thorns FC is an important move for our club that highlights our commitment as well as the growth of the NWSL in the global soccer landscape, Thorns FC general manager and president of soccer Gavin Wilkinson said in a statement.

Horan and Dunn will join the Thorns in preseason camp after the conclusion of the SheBelieves Cup in Orlando, Florida, where they are competing with the USWNT.

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