PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Thorns FC today announced that defender Alyssa Kleiner has been added to the 20-player roster as an amateur player for Saturday’s match against the Western New York Flash at Providence Park; kickoff is set for 4 p.m. (Pacific).
Kleiner, 22, competed at Santa Clara University from 2011-14 and helped guide the Broncos to an NCAA Tournament berth in 2013 as well as the program’s 10th West Coast Conference (WCC) championship as a junior. Kleiner appeared in 77 games during her career at Santa Clara, recording three assists during the 2013 campaign. As a senior in 2014, Kleiner appeared in 12 games.
Alyssa Kleiner
Position: Defender
Number: 30
Height: 5-9
Born: April 1, 1993
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nev.
College: Santa Clara University
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Thorns FC call up amateur player Alyssa Kleiner for match against Western New York Flash


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