The Portland Thorns have officially acquired goalkeeper Britt Eckerstrom from the North Carolina Courage in exchange for two fourth-round picks in the 2018 NWSL College Draft.

The Oregonian/OregonLive first reported the trade Tuesday.

Eckerstrom was drafted by the then-Western New York Flash with the 26th overall pick in the 2016 NWSL College Draft. She went on to make three starts for Western New York in 2016, making 16 saves and posting a goals against average of 1.33.

"We are excited to welcome Britt to Portland; she is a talented young goalkeeper with a tremendous work ethic and desire to be the best," said Thorns head coach Mark Parsons in a prepared statement. "Britt brings great athletic ability and quality distribution, and I look forward to seeing her develop and compete under the guidance of Thorns FC goalkeeper coach Nadine Angerer."

The Thorns have been looking to sign a new goalkeeper ever since former starting keeper Michelle Betos joined Norwegian side Valerenga in February.

Eckerstrom will likely push Thorns goalkeeper Adrianna Franch in 2017.

Franch made six starts in 2016 and posted a save percentage of 86 percent. She is expected to take over the starting role this year following the departure of Betos.

-- Jamie Goldberg | jgoldberg@oregonian.com

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