The Portland Thorns opened their play in the NWSL vs. Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup Sunday afternoon at Providence Park, and despite missing six key players playing the Olympics, the Thorns had no trouble finding the net in a 5-0 victory over
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Thorns get late goal for 1-0 win over San Diego
The Thorns hosted the San Diego Wave on a very warm evening at Providence Park, and it was a late goal by Izzy D’Aquila that was the difference in a 1-0 win by the Thorns. In the 10th minute, Sophia Smith played
Thorns draw Royals 0-0 in Utah
The Portland Thorns had a chance to recover from their poor recent play as they travelled to Utah to take on the Royals on Saturday night. But they would never find their form and the match would end up in a 0-0
Green Is Gold Charity Match ends up in 6-6 draw
Members of the Timbers and Thorns, including retired players, and coaches at times, took part in a wild, hugely entertaining charity match on Wednesday night at Providence Park. Former Timbers Diego Valeri, Jack Jewsbury, and Vytas took part, as well as many
Thorns never find their form, drop 4-1 result to Kansas City Current
The Portland Thorns would have a their chance to redeem themselves from their season opening loss to Kansas City when they had to overcome a huge halftime deficit, but things would turn out even worse and they’d end up at the short
Thorns draw 0-0 with Reign
The Portland Thorns were in Seattle to play the Reign, and it turned out to be a very lackluster 0-0 draw. The match was supposed to be on Paramount+ and CBSSports, but an LPGA match running over meant most fans in Portland
Sophia Smith penalty kick the difference in 1-0 win over North Carolina
The Portland Thorns would host a very gritty match on Saturday night at a humid Providence Park. It would be a second half penalty kick by Sophia Smith that would be the lone goal in a 1-0 win for the Thorns. In
Thorns fall short against Orlando Pride, by 2-1 score
The two teams who are playing the best in the NWSL right now met Friday night in Orlando, but the Thorns would be the team that would end up with the loss, 2-1 to the Orlando Price. Barbra Banda had two goals
Thorns come alive in second half after rain delayed start for 2-0 win in Houston
Despite the match being delayed by over two hours by thunderstorms in the Houston area, and a slow start by the Portland Thorns on the pitch, they would come alive for two second half goals and their sixth straight win, this time
Thorns start slow against Seattle Reign, but end up with 4-0 win
The Portland Thorns got off to a slow start, but after a late first half goal, and a miracle save off their own goal line, the Thorns found their form in a 4-0 win over the Seattle Reign. Olivia Moultrie, Sophia Smith,