Portland Thorns Dismiss Two Senior Executives
The Portland Thorns have parted ways with their president of business operations and vice president of marketing.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Soccer
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The Portland Thorns organization has terminated the employment of President of Business Operations Alexis Lee and Vice President of Marketing Todd Adams. Lee had been with the club since March 2024.
Why it matters
The sudden departure of two key business leaders comes as the organization navigates a critical late-season push with only five games remaining on the schedule.
The Portland Thorns currently hold a 12-6-7 record and sit in fifth place in the NWSL. The team has five regular season games left to play.
The players
Alexis Lee
She served as the President of Business Operations for the Portland Thorns and previously worked for Ilitch Sports and Entertainment.
Todd Adams
He held the position of Vice President of Marketing for the Portland Thorns.
Portland Thorns
This professional soccer team currently competes in the NWSL and is based in Portland.
The details
The Portland Thorns confirmed the departure of Alexis Lee, who previously worked for Ilitch Sports and Entertainment, and Vice President of Marketing Todd Adams. Both executives held pivotal roles in the team's commercial operations before their exits.
Timeline
Alexis Lee joined the Portland Thorns in March 2024.
The executive departures were reported on September 23, 2026.
The Big Picture
This story marks a specific personnel shift within the Portland Thorns that reflects the broader administrative scrutiny currently applied under the NWSL's organizational governance standards.
With five games left in the season, the team remains in fifth place as they chase a higher seed in the NWSL postseason. The sudden leadership vacuum may impact club-wide initiatives during this crucial closing stretch of the year.
The takeaway
Front-office stability is often a critical factor for teams aiming to maintain momentum during high-pressure late-season pushes. Fans should monitor club updates to see how these administrative changes might affect team engagement or match-day operations.
Further reading
For more on the current state of the club, visit the Portland Soccer section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Oregon Live.
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