The Portland Thorns are planning to add another "top-shelf" attacking player in the offseason.

Thorns owner Merritt Paulson told Timbers in 30 that the Thorns, who won the 2017 NWSL Championship, will be making some significant moves in the offseason, including bringing in a top attacking player and adding pace and athleticism to their roster.

"I think you can expect to bring in another top-shelf attacking player to this club," Paulson said. "The league is a really athletic league. We need to continue to add some pace and athleticism, but I think we've got some pretty interesting possibilities right now and I'm optimistic that one or two of them will work out."

The Thorns will need to make a few key moves this offseason as they aim to replace midfielder Amandine Henry and forward Nadia Nadim. Henry joined French club Lyon following the 2017 season, while Nadim signed with Manchester City.

Paulson indicated that there could also be another significant roster change this offseason, but did not go into detail about the possible move or departure.

"Henry is certainly a big loss. Nadia is a really big loss. Both on and off the field, both those players," Paulson said. "We may have another change that's significant as well. Hopefully, in a positive way."

-- Jamie Goldberg | jgoldberg@oregonian.com

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