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Morgan Lynn Messner (born February 17, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Portland Thorns FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). She played college soccer for the Boston University Terriers and the Penn State Nittany Lions.
A native of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, Messner attended The Episcopal Academy, where she was a four-year letterwinner and a team captain. She also competed in track and field for three years. Messner played youth soccer with Penn Fusion Soccer Academy, which she led to three ECNL National Playoff appearances. She was a two-time United Soccer Coaches All-East Region honoree and named to the All-Southeastern Pennsylvania Second Team in high school.
Messner started her college career with the Boston University Terriers. In her freshman year, Messner played in 13 games and secured 7 shutouts. She contributed to Boston’s Patriot League tournament victory, helping the team reclaim the title from Bucknell. Messner also earned a clean sheet in the Terriers’ NCAA tournament game against LSU, an eventual defeat on penalties.
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