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,
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Thorns thoroughly humbled in 3-1 loss in Orlando
The Portland Thorns literally fell apart after taking an early lead in Orlando on Sunday, and end up at the short end of a 3-1 final. Sophie Smith would score for the Thorns, while Adriana would score twice for Orlando, and Messiah
Thorns get 2-0 road win vs. OL Reign
The Portland Thorns would get an early goal by Sophia Smith, and a late goal by Christine Sinclair, and that would be all they’d need for a 2-0 victory over the OL Reign at Lumen Field. The Thorns would get on the
Late miracle goal by Weaver steals 3-2 win for Thorns over Angel City FC
The Portland Thorns hosted Angel City FC in a UKG Challenge Cup match, and the Thorns could not hold onto their two goal lead and had Angel City tie the match with two quick goals, but the Thorns sent the crowd into
Thorns rally for late goal in 1-1 draw with San Diego
The Portland Thorns were in San Diego tonight against the Wave, and would give up a late goal to the hosts, but get their own equalizer minutes later for a 1-1 result. Sofia Jakobsson had the goal for the Wave, while Reyna Reyes scored
Thorns lose first NWSL match of season, 2-1 to Houston Dash
The Portland Thorns had an 11-game unbeaten league match run end in a 2-1 loss to the Houston Dash. Rocky Rodríguez scored for the Thorns, while Joelle Anderson and Ebony Salmon would score for the Dash. The Thorns thought they had a 12th minute
Thorns get a 3-3 draw in North Carolina against the Courage
The Thorns were in North Carolina on Saturday night facing the Courage, and in a very back-and-forth match, the teams would end up level with a 3-3 final. The Thorns got two goals from Crystal Dunn and one from Olivia Moultrie, while
Late miracle goal by Bella Bixby (!) get Thorns a 3-3 draw with Angel City FC.
The Portland Thorns let a late lead slip away, but then had a miracle goal deep in stoppage time scored by their goalkeeper, and would draw 3-3 with Angel City FC. Hina Sugita, Morgan Weaver, and goalkeeper Bella Bixby had the goals for
Sophia Smith hat track leads Thorns to 4-1 win over Kansas City
The Portland Thorns played their first road match on Saturday in Kansas City against the Current. But the Thorns would turn what was a close match not long after the break into another bold win as Sophia Smith would score three, after
Thorns 2023 schedule released
The 2023 Portland Thorns schedule was released today. The Thorns will have a 28 game regular season this year, beginning on March 26 at home against the Orlando Pride, and concluding with a road game at Angel City FC on October 15.