PORTLAND — Canadian Karina LeBlanc has been named executive vice-president of strategic growth development for RAJ Sports, which owns the NWSL's Portland Thorns and the new Portland WNBA franchise.
PORTLAND — Canadian Karina LeBlanc has been named executive vice-president of strategic growth development for RAJ Sports, which owns the NWSL's Portland Thorns and the new Portland WNBA franchise.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to join RAJ Sports and to continue the mission of evolving women’s sports for the greater good of the Portland community,” LeBlanc said in a statement. “I look forward to connecting with fans, supporters, partners and local leaders in our community to share the collective impact of the Portland Thorns and Portland WNBA.”RAJ Sports also named Mike Whitehead as managing director.
LeBlanc, who previously served as the CONCACAF's head of women’s football, is the first person in the National Women’s Soccer League to win the title as both a player and GM.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Former Thorns GM Karina LeBlanc adds to responsibilities with Portland sports groupPORTLAND — Canadian Karina LeBlanc has been named executive vice-president of strategic growth development for RAJ Sports, which owns the NWSL's Portland Thorns and the new Portland WNBA franchise.
Read more »
Karina LeBlanc Stepping Down as Portland Thorns GMCanadian Karina LeBlanc will step down as General Manager of the Portland Thorns at the end of the NWSL season. She will transition to a new role with RAJ Sports, the sports investment platform that owns the Thorns and an upcoming WNBA team in Portland.
Read more »
Canadian Karina LeBlanc to step down as Thorns GM, take new role with team ownershipPORTLAND — Canadian Karina LeBlanc is stepping down as GM of the Portland Thorns at the end of the NWSL season, the team announced Wednesday.
Read more »
Canadian Karina LeBlanc to step down as Thorns GM, take new role with team ownershipPORTLAND — Canadian Karina LeBlanc is stepping down as GM of the Portland Thorns at the end of the NWSL season, the team announced Wednesday.
Read more »
Thorns GM LeBlanc to transition out of role, to join RAJ SportsCanadian Karina LeBlanc is stepping down as GM of the Portland Thorns at the end of the NWSL season, the team announced Wednesday.
Read more »
Portland Thorns blank Whitecaps Girls Elite 6-0 in Sinclair's hometown finaleVANCOUVER — Isabella D'Aquila scored twice, but Christine Sinclair was the star of the show Tuesday as her Portland Thorns blanked the Vancouver Whitecaps Girls Elite FC 6-0 in the CONCACAF W Champions Cup.
Read more »