Payne is actually due to be a FA, so TBD on if she actually is a Thorn in '26. #BAONPDX

Ah thanks for the catch - missed that one!

With Weaver, Müller, Payne, and Hanks all returning, FB spots are set. Could use a CB, but b/w JP, Hiatt, and Isa, that’s a solid back line. Midfield is set too.

Feels like they need a difference maker in the attack, someone who is lethal at multiple spots… wonder who that could be #BAONPDX

Probably. Carballo was a DP, and Rojas was on a TAM deal. That’s a lot of outlay for players who, yes didn’t have a lot of time, but also were always kind of stop-gap options.

Oh, one more: Dario Zuparic is set to hit free agency. Sounds like conversations are ongoing, but nothing has come out of those yet. #RCTID

Neville on this season: "We fell short. Did we fail? I don't like the word fail - but we do need to learn... We're not here to have a holiday. We're here to win." #RCTID

Other things of note:
- Rojas & Carballo had options declined
- Velde is going to be leaned on as a leader next year
- Crepeau set to depart in free agency
- Neville and Grabavoy are "fully in alignment" for 2026 #RCTID