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
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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
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
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 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 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.
Thorns win third NWSL title with 2-0 win over Kansas City
The Portland Thorns are NWSL league champions again, for the third time and first time since 2017, with a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Current in Washington, DC. Sophia Smith had the first Thorns goal, while the second goal was a
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