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
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Thorns fall to OL Reign in Challenge Cup match
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
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
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,
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
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 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