The Portland Thorns looked flat on a beautiful night at Providence Park, falling by a 2-0 score to the San Diego Wave. Kyra Carusa and Alex Morgan would have the goals for the Wave. After the Wave had largely controlled play early
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Thorns shut out OL Reign 2-0 on goals by Sugita and Weaver
The Portland Thorns got first half goals from Hina Sugita and Morgan Weaver, which was enough to secure a 2-0 win over the OL Reign on Saturday night at Providence Park. In the first half hour, both teams had moderately good chances,
Thorns fall 1-0 at home to Kansas City Current
The Portland Thorns dominated in many respects against the Kansas City Current on Saturday night at Providence Park, but not in the only area that counted, losing by a 1-0 score. Michelle Cooper had the lone goal for the Current on a
Early Thorns goals lead way to 4-0 rout of Chicago Red Stars
The Portland Thorns had the visiting Chicago Red Stars on their heels early, netting three goals in the first 16 minute on the way to an easy 4-0 victory. Kelly Hubly, Crystal Dunn, Olivia Moultrie, and Natalia Kuikka all scored for the
Thorns hold off Racing Louisville for 2-0 win
The Portland Thorns got a very early goal, then one in first half stoppage time, and that was enough for a 2-0 win over Racing Louisville on a beautiful Saturday evening at Providence Park. Christine Sinclair and Morgan Weaver had the Thorns
Thorns draw 1-1 with Houston Dash
The Portland Thorns got out to an early lead, but couldn’t hold onto it and settled for a 1-1 draw with the Houston Dash. Crystal Dunn would have the Thorns goal, while María Sánchez would net one for Houston. The Thorns didn’t
Thorns crush Orlando by 4-0 score in 2023 NWSL season opener
The Portland Thorns opened their 2023 NWSL regular season on Sunday afternoon, welcoming the Orlando Pride to town as the Thorns also presented their third league championship banner. And the Thorns would put on a dominant display in a 4-0 win over
Thorns can’t find the net, fall 1-0 to OL Reign in final preseason match
The Portland Thorns concluded their 2023 preseason on a beautiful Saturday night at Providence Park. Though the Thorns would have many good chances, especially in the second half, they never found the back of the net and a lone first-half goal by
Thorns earn trip to NWSL final with 2-1 comeback victory over San Diego Wave
The Portland Thorns earned their first trip to the NWSL Championship game since 2018, and their fourth overall, with a 2-1 victory over the San Diego Wave on a beautiful Sunday afternoon at Providence Park. Rocky Rodríguez and Crystal Dunn would have
Thorns fall short, lose 1-0 to OL Reign
The Portland Thorns played well against their Northwest foe the OL Reign, but felll short by a 1-0 score. Rose Levelle had the lone goal for the visitors. The Reign controlled the ball for much of the early part of the match,