Portland Thorns Bid Farewell to Tobin Heath
Portland Thorns honored Tobin Heath in a farewell event in Portland, OR, with fans displaying signs calling her 'the GOAT'.

Portland, OR, August 22, 2026 —
The Portland Thorns held a special farewell event in Portland, Oregon, to honor soccer player Tobin Heath. The event took place in Portland, where Heath had a significant tenure with the team.
During the event, supporters of the Portland Thorns expressed their admiration for Heath. Fans were seen displaying signs that referred to her as ‘the GOAT,’ an acronym for ‘Greatest Of All Time.’ This sentiment reflects the high regard in which Heath is held by the team’s fanbase.
Further details regarding the specific date of the event, the duration of Heath’s tenure with the team, or any official statements made during the ceremony were not provided in the summary.
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