Kickin' It with Taylor Porter - Portland Thorns Edition #1

In our first ever edition of Kickin' It, we are joined by midfielder Taylor Porter.

All Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer / PTFC

Kickin’ It is a segment where we get a chance to know the Portland Thorns off the pitch. This Q & A consists of all non-soccer and fun questions.

We are so excited to have Taylor Porter join us for our first ever Kickin It’ in Stumptown Footy history.

Do you have a question to suggest? Let us know in the comments and we may ask it a future training.

Taylor Porter

All credit: PMG Photo - Diego G. Diaz

She played her college soccer at North Carolina State appearing in 85 games. The Wolfpack made the NCAA tournament three straight years from 2016-2018 with two Sweet 16 appearances.

After playing overseas, Taylor Porter was signed as a National Team Replacement Player in 2021 by Portland. Thanks to her endless hard work and determination, she has earned a roster spot.

Now in her third season with the Portland Thorns, the midfielder has been a part of the 2021 Women’s International Champions Cup, 2021 NWSL Shield, and 2022 NWSL Championship. Porter also tallied three goals during the 2022 season.

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Kickin’ It with Taylor Porter

Stumptown Footy: What do you like to do on an off day?

Taylor Porter: Oh, I am a big reader. So I love just going to a coffee shop and reading in my spare time.

Stumptown Footy: How much did reading A Little Life make you cry?

Taylor Porter: Oh my god. I sobbed. I actually read it, before one of our flights early in the morning and I literally, because I was like two in the morning and I was sobbing, but I loved it so much. It's my favorite book.