Thorns trade key players, move up to top draft pick

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- The Portland Thorns have made a pair of big trades in the National Women's Soccer League.

The Thorns sent U.S. national team defender Emily Sonnett and Australian Caitlin Foord to the Orlando Pride for the first pick in next week's college draft.

Portland also sent forward Midge Purce to Sky Blue in exchange for midfielder Raquel Rodriguez.