The Portland Thorns kicked off the day nice and early by announcing that they have signed German goalkeeper Nadine Angerer. Angerer, 35, has consistantly been one of the top goalkeepers in the world and was recognized this year as the European Women's Player of the Year in 2013.

The move to Portland will mark the third continent that Angerer has played on. After spending most of her career in Europe, Angerer played the last season in Australia with the Brisbane Roar where she made four appearances.

However, Angerer is best known for her play with the German national team, where she has been capped 127 times since 1996 and is the only active player in the top ten most capped players for Germany. It was her play in Germany's 2013 European Cup capaign that lead to her nomination as a finalist for the 2013 FIFA Ballon d'Or alongside Abby Wambach and Marta. (The Ballon d'Or is being awarded today.)

Of course, this move leaves a big question surrounding the future of fan favorite Karina LeBlanc with the Thorns, as it seems unlikely that the team will keep two veteran goalkeepers on the roster. With two trades likely coming down the pipe today, we could see this resolved immediately.

LeBlanc, who was a finalist for the NWSL's goalkeeper of the year award in 2013, played in all of the Thorns matches last season except for one and posted seven shutouts on the season.

The Thorns' press release: