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
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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
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 win 4th straight, hold off Washington for 2-1 win
The Portland Thorns won their fourth straight match, after starting the season without a win in their first four, this time a 2-1 win over the Washington Spirit. Sam Coffey and Christine Sinclair would score for the Thorns, while Lena Silano had
Thorns get late goal from Sophia Smith to earn 3-2 win over Bay FC
The Thorns jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in San Jose against Bay FC on Wednesday night, only to let the hosts draw level before a late goal was the difference in a 3-2 win. Sophia Smith scored twice for the
Two goals for Sophia Smith lead Thorns to 2-0 win over Chicago Red Stars
The Portland Thorns have found their winning form, earning a 2-0 win over the Chicago Red Stars on two goals by Sophia Smith. In just the 4th minute, Chicago nearly took the lead when Mallory Swanson‘s shot from just a few yards
Thorns can’t break through in North Carolina, fall by 2-0 score
The Portland Thorns are still winless in the 2024, campaign falling 2-0 to the North Carolina Courage on the road. Tyler Lussi and Haley Hopkins had the goals for the Courage. In just the 5th minute, on a North Carolina corner kick,
Thorns open 2024 NWSL season with a crazy 5-4 loss at Kansas City
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
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