Paul Riley 05.10.14

Portland Thorns head coach Paul Riley.

(Randy L. Rasmussen/The Oregonian)

The Portland Thorns have signed midfielder Sarah Robbins.

The Thorns did not disclose the terms of the deal.

Robbins appeared in 14 matches, recording three goals and seven assists, for Finnish club Aland United in 2014.



"Sarah is a true holding midfielder with all the qualities required to play in a physical, fast-paced league," said Thorns coach Paul Riley in a prepared statement. "She is bright, technical, mobile and tactically very good. She will play an extremely important role that will allow our playmakers to create and attack and also adds a physical, tough, resilient element to our midfield."



On the international level, Robbins has competed with the U-20 and U-23 Women's Canadian National Team. She also appeared in three games at the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.

-- Jamie Goldberg | jgoldberg@oregonian.com

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