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
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Thorns lose first NWSL match of season, 2-1 to Houston Dash
The Portland Thorns had an 11-game unbeaten league match run end in a 2-1 loss to the Houston Dash. Rocky Rodríguez scored for the Thorns, while Joelle Anderson and Ebony Salmon would score for the Dash. The Thorns thought they had a 12th minute
Thorns get a 3-3 draw in North Carolina against the Courage
The Thorns were in North Carolina on Saturday night facing the Courage, and in a very back-and-forth match, the teams would end up level with a 3-3 final. The Thorns got two goals from Crystal Dunn and one from Olivia Moultrie, while
Late miracle goal by Bella Bixby (!) get Thorns a 3-3 draw with Angel City FC.
The Portland Thorns let a late lead slip away, but then had a miracle goal deep in stoppage time scored by their goalkeeper, and would draw 3-3 with Angel City FC. Hina Sugita, Morgan Weaver, and goalkeeper Bella Bixby had the goals for
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
Sophia Smith hat track leads Thorns to 4-1 win over Kansas City
The Portland Thorns played their first road match on Saturday in Kansas City against the Current. But the Thorns would turn what was a close match not long after the break into another bold win as Sophia Smith would score three, after
Thorns crush Orlando by 4-0 score in 2023 NWSL season opener
The Portland Thorns opened their 2023 NWSL regular season on Sunday afternoon, welcoming the Orlando Pride to town as the Thorns also presented their third league championship banner. And the Thorns would put on a dominant display in a 4-0 win over
Thorns can’t find the net, fall 1-0 to OL Reign in final preseason match
The Portland Thorns concluded their 2023 preseason on a beautiful Saturday night at Providence Park. Though the Thorns would have many good chances, especially in the second half, they never found the back of the net and a lone first-half goal by
Thorns 2023 schedule released
The 2023 Portland Thorns schedule was released today. The Thorns will have a 28 game regular season this year, beginning on March 26 at home against the Orlando Pride, and concluding with a road game at Angel City FC on October 15.