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The University of Portland Continues to Turn out Some of the Best Women’s Soccer Players in the World

For years, the unassuming Catholic college situated along the bluffs of North Portland has produced some of the best female soccer players in the nation, if not the world.

Megan Rapinoe’s Climb to the Golden Boot Began Along North Portland’s Bluffs

On July 7, the midfielder booted a penalty kick into the net at Lyon, France, for the go-ahead goal in what would be a 2-0 victory for the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team over the Netherlands. That kick sealed her status as the best player in the tournament—Rapinoe, 34, was awarded FIFA’s MVP trophy, the Golden Ball, and the Golden Boot for most goals scored—on what is now undeniably the best squad in the world.

Why Portland Loves Women's Soccer Like No Other City

The Portland Thorns are a perfect storm of soccer fever, gay rights and feminist empowerment.

Seven Portland Thorns Players Are Competing in the Olympics

Thorns players Allie Long, Meghan Klingenberg, Tobin Heath, Lindsey Horan and Emily Sonnett (alternate), are among the 18 players on the U.S. Women’s National Team.

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IN MEMORIAM: Jina Yoo, the owner of Cured Green, holds up artwork of her employee and longtime friend, Michael Arthur, who died during an armed robbery in the store on Dec. 14. (Wesley Lapointe)

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