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
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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 start slow against Seattle Reign, but end up with 4-0 win
The Portland Thorns got off to a slow start, but after a late first half goal, and a miracle save off their own goal line, the Thorns found their form in a 4-0 win over the Seattle Reign. Olivia Moultrie, Sophia Smith,
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 get first win of the season, 4-1 over Houston Dash
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
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 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.