Portland Thorns midfielder Tobin Heath has been named the National Women's Soccer League Player of the Month for April, the Thorns and NWSL announced Wednesday.

The league leader in assists, Heath recorded 3 assists in April, assisting on both goals in the Thorns 2-1 victory over the Orlando Pride on April 17, and recorded an assist during the Thorns 1-1 draw with FC Kansas City on April 23. She added her 4th assist during the Thorns 1-0 victory over Boston on Sunday, providing a pin-point free kick that Dagny Brynjarsdottir headed home in the 79th minute.

Heath becomes the second Thorn to win the award. Christine Sinclair won the award in April 2013, following a 2 goal, 1 assist performance in the league's inaugural season.

The NWSL Player of the Month Award is selected by members of the NWSL Media Association.

The Thorns currently sit in second place with a 2-0-1 record through three weeks. They take on the Washington Spriit (3-0-0) this Saturday in a match up between the league's last two undefeated teams.

Portland Thorns Press Release