The Portland Thorns had a wild opening match for the 2024 NWSL season, falling behind early, before nearly pulling off a late rally, but fell a goal short in a 5-4 loss to the Kansas City Current. Vanessa DiBernardo scored twice for
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Thorns chance to win Shield demolished at Angel City by 5-1 score
The Portland Thorns, for the second year in a row, had a chance to clinch the NWSL Regular Season Shield with a win in the last match of the season. And for the second year in a row fell short, this time
Thorns hold on for 1-0 win over Gotham
The Portland Thorns would make a single goal hold up in a 1-0 win over NY Gotham on Saturday. Hina Sugita had the lone goal. It was just the fourth minute when the Thorns had their first good chance, when a pass
Thorns can’t make halftime lead hold up, fall 2-1 to Racing Louisville
Racing Louisville would rally from a 1-0 halftime deficit to defeat the Thorns by a 2-1 score. Morgan Weaver had the lone goal for the Thorns, while Abby Erceg and Thembi Kgatlana scored for Louisville. The hosts would have a great scoring chance early, including
Late handball PK costs Thorns a win, results in 1-1 draw with Washington
The Portland Thorns thought they were going to steal a win in Washington, but a late PK would cost them that result in a 1-1 draw with the Washington Spirit. Morgan Weaver had the goal for the Thorns, while Ashley Hatch would
Shorthanded Thorns rally for 2-1 win over North Carolina
The Portland Thorns would rally from an early deficit, playing almost the entire match down a woman, to earn a 2-1 win over the North Carolina Courage. Hannah Betfort and Sophia Smith would score for the Thorns, while Tyler Lussi had the goal for the
Thorns and Reign draw 0-0 in UKG Challenge Cup
The final match of the 2023 UKG Challege Cup qualifying round ended in a 0-0 draw between the Thorns and OL Reign. The Reign move on having topped the qualifying, while the Thorns do not move on. The best chance in the
Thorns fall 2-1 to Angel City FC
The Portland Thorns would fall to Angel City FC by a 2-1 score in a UKG Challenge Cup match. Morgan Weaver would have the lone Thorns goal, while Savannah McCaskill scored a brace or Angel City. It would only take until the 9th minute
Thorns erupt for 4-1 Challenge Cup win over San Diego
The Portland Thorns finally found their form again in a 4-1 NWSL UKG Challenge Cup victory over the San Diego Wave. Hannah Betfort would score twice, while Morgan Weaver and Reyna Reyes also scored for the Thorns, while Taylor Kornieck had the lone
Thorns drop third straight, losing 2-1 to Gotham FC on the road
The Portland Thorns would lose their third straight match, this time a 2-1 loss on the road to NY/NJ Gotham FC. Alexandra Long and Katie Stengel would score for the hosts, while Hannah Betfort had the lone goal for the Thorns. Gotham