The Portland Thorns have activated midfielder Tobin Heath from the 45-day disabled list.

Heath has missed the entire NWSL season with a back injury, but Thorns coach Mark Parsons said last week that Heath was nearing full health and the club would be adding the 29-year-old to their active roster ahead of the NWSL playoffs.

The U.S. Women's National Team star was named to the 2016 NWSL Best XI and was a finalist for the 2016 NWSL MVP award after leading the league with 10 assists. She also won the 2016 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year award.

The Thorns opened up a spot for Heath on the roster Monday after mutually agreeing to part ways with midfielder Mana Shim.

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