For the Portland Thorns, their first game with Rob Gale as Interim Head Coach was a successful one, as they would get their first win of the season with 4-1 win over the Houston Dash. Christine Sinclair, Sophie Smith, Olivia Moultrie, and
Category: Match Reports
Thorns rally from early two-goal deficit to earn 2-2 draw with Racing Louisville
The Portland Thorns would give up two very early goals to Racing Louisville, but would fight back with two second half goals to earn a 2-2 draw. Morgan Weaver and Sam Coffey would score for the Thorns, while Uchenna Kanu had two
Thorns can’t break through, fall 1-0 to NY/NJ Gotham
The Portland Thorns opened their 2024 home campaign on Sunday afternoon against NY/NY Gotham FC, and though the Thorns would produce many chances (including two goals nullified by offside calls), they’d never find the net and would fall by a 1-0 score.
Thorns lose heartbreaker 1-0 to NY/NJ Gotham in overtime that ends 2023 season
On a rainy night at Providence Park, the Thorns never found the net, and though their opponents NY/NJ Gotham had the same problem for much of the match, only the visitors would find the net in overtime, and emerged with a 1-0
Thorns can’t hold back San Diego Wave, fall by a 2-0 score
The Portland Thorns looked flat on a beautiful night at Providence Park, falling by a 2-0 score to the San Diego Wave. Kyra Carusa and Alex Morgan would have the goals for the Wave. After the Wave had largely controlled play early
Thorns shut out OL Reign 2-0 on goals by Sugita and Weaver
The Portland Thorns got first half goals from Hina Sugita and Morgan Weaver, which was enough to secure a 2-0 win over the OL Reign on Saturday night at Providence Park. In the first half hour, both teams had moderately good chances,
Thorns fall 1-0 at home to Kansas City Current
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
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 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