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
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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
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