The Thorns were missing many key players on the night (as were the OL Reign), but the Thorns never found their form and rarely threatened in a 1-0 loss to the Reign. Elyse Bennett had the lone goal of the match. The
Month: June 2023
SoccerCityUSA.com MLS Power ratings – June 28, 2023
RANK TEAM PR W-L-D LW 1 FC Cincinnati 0.508 13-2-4 1 2 Philadelphia Union 0.496 10-5-4 3 3 Nashville SC 0.472 10-5-5 2 4 New England Revolution 0.47 11-3-6 4 5 Columbus Crew 0.458 9-6-4 7 6 St. Louis City 0.438 10-7-2
Timbers can’t hold onto lead vs. New York City FC, end up in 1-1 draw
A rematch of the 2021 MLS Cup ended in regulation with the same score, a 1-1 final (no overtime during the regular season of course). Evander had the goal for the Timbers, while Keaton Parks would score for New York City FC. Evander had
Sophia Smith hat trick leads Thorns to 4-2 win over Washington Spirit
The Portland Thorns saw a hat track from Sophia Smith in a wild 4-2 win over the Washington Spirit on Friday night at Providence Park. In addition to Smith’s three goals, Morgan Weaver also scored for the Thorns, while Ashley Hatch andAshley Sanchez
Timbers fall short in 2-1 loss to Chicago Fire
The Portland Timbers allowed a late goal which would be the difference in a 2-1 loss to the Chicago Fire. Franck Boli would score for the home side, while Fabian Herbers and Kei Kamara scored for the Fire. Chicago would open the
SoccerCityUSA.com MLS Power ratings – June 21, 2023
RANK TEAM PR W-L-D LW 1 FC Cincinnati 0.525 12-1-4 1 2 Nashville SC 0.519 10-3-5 2 3 Philadelphia Union 0.499 9-5-3 3 4 New England Revolution 0.441 9-3-6 8 5 Los Angeles FC 0.44 8-3-5 5 6 St. Louis City 0.44
Thorns hold on for 3-2 win at Chicago
The Portland Thorns held onto a late lead for a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Red Stars. Sophia Smith, Hina Sugita, and Christine Sinclair scored for the Thorns, while Ella Stevens and Allison Schlegel had goals for the hosts. The Thorns largely controlled the first half,
Timbers and Earthquakes play to 0-0 draw
The Timbers traveled to San Jose to take on the Earthquakes, and while both teams hit the woodwork, neither team was able to score in a 0-0 final. The Quakes would have the best chance of the half when not long before
SoccerCityUSA MLS Power ratings – June 14, 2023
RANK TEAM PR W-L-D LW 1 FC Cincinnati 0.526 12-1-4 1 2 Nashville SC 0.507 9-3-5 3 3 Philadelphia Union 0.5 9-5-3 2 4 St. Louis City 0.465 9-4-2 5 5 Los Angeles FC 0.46 7-2-4 4 6 Orlando City SC 0.45
Franck Boli goal holds up in 1-0 Timbers victory over FC Dallas
The Timbers would get a first-half goal from Franck Boli, and that would end up standing up in a wild match vs. FC Dallas on Sunday night at Providence Park, which ended in a 1-0 Timbers victory. In just the second minute,