U.S. Women's National Team forward Lindsey Horan is reportedly set to join the Portland Thorns.

It was rumored that Horan would be joining the Thorns as part of the deal that sent Alex Morgan to expansion side Orlando Pride, but the process of bringing Horan to Portland evidently took time.

Horan has been competing for French club Paris Saint Germain since 2012 and the Thorns reportedly weren't sure whether they could convince the striker to leave France to play in the National Women's Soccer League.

As part of the deal with Orlando, the Thorns agreed to send the Pride their 10th overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NWSL College Draft if Horan agreed to sign with Portland.

Per source: Orlando Pride get a first-round draft pick from the Portland Thorns because Horan agreed to sign the Thorns. #NWSL #BAONPDX — Caitlin Murray (@caitlinmurr) December 5, 2015

Horan is considered an up-and-coming player with the U.S. Women's National Team. The 21-year-old has three caps for the USA.

The deal to bring Horan to Portland appears to be just one of multiple moves that the Thorns, under the leadership of new head coach Mark Parsons, are still planning to announce this offseason.

The Thorns are also expected to sign American goalkeeper Adrianna Franch, who has been playing in Norway, through another deal that also involves the Orlando Pride.

Portland is also still looking to add a No. 10 playmaker to its roster.

-- Jamie Goldberg | jgoldberg@oregonian.com

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