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Match Thread: Portland Thorns FC vs. Orlando Pride (7:30 p.m. Pacific) Share this story It’s a full weekend at Providence Park (Get it? Because they’re at full capacity and there’s two matches? Okay, I’ll show myself out). After the Portland Timbers pulled off a 1-0 victory over FC Dallas, its now Portland Thorns FC’s turn to do the same. They take on the Orlando Pride, who are second in the NWSL standings at the moment. As their record may suggest, Orlando is no pushover. It’s goi...

Orlando Pride at Portland Thorns: Final Score 2-1 as Pride Are Dominated on the Road The Orlando Pride were beaten by the Portland Thorns in a game that was much more lopsided than the final score. Share this story Image courtesy of Orlando Pride The Orlando Pride (4-3-4, 16 points) fell 2-1 to the Portland Thorns (6-3-1, 19 points) in a game they were never really in. The Thorns dominated the game but failed to convert on most of their chances. The Pride displayed the most unique back four so ...

Getting Everett on the ball and offensive variance Marissa Everett has shown a knack for unlocking an opponent’s defense and thriving one-on-one. Here’s how that can help during the Olympic period. Share this story Photo by Craig Mitchelldyer/ISI Photos/Getty Images The Portland Thorns played out a goalless draw against NJ/NY Gotham FC on Sunday at Providence Park. The Thorns created plenty of opportunities to get a goal, finishing the match with an expected goals total of 2.25 and only all...

Thorns play out a goalless draw against NJ/NY Gotham FC in Providence Park Share this story Portland Thorns FC drew 0-0 against NJ/NY Gotham FC in Providence Park on Sunday. The Thorns pressure caused Gotham issues throughout the first half. Portland repeatedly won the ball back in dangerous positions and released Morgan Weaver and Simone Charley behind the back line. Charley closed down Gotham goalkeeper DiDi Haracic and won the ball in the penalty area in the third minute. She was unable to g...

The Thorns continue to create more chances than their opponents, in part due to the number of players that can punish the opposition.

The Orlando Pride look to continue their best start to a season.

Is Kelli Hubly the favorite for the ‘Stumptown Streetwear Champ’ heading into the regular season? Most Versatile Performance, The Holy Grail and the Stumptown Streetwear Champ. Who are your favorites for Stumptown Footy’s three pre-match style awards? Share this story via @thornsfc on Instagram The world of fashion and sport often collide and one of the greatest examples of athletes’ love for fashion is pre-match fits. Before every match or game, the cameras are pointed at the players a...

It’s hump day, and there are four more days until the Thorns play again. To help you get through the rest of the week, here are some of the best moments from the Thorns’ Challenge Cup celebrations.

Morgan Weaver catapults Portland Thorns to win over Chicago Red Stars, top of NWSL Challenge Cup standings after rescinded red card Updated 7:19 PM; Today 6:34 PM The Portland Thorns face Kansas City in the NWSL Challenge Cup opener at Providence Park on Friday, April 9, 2021. Sean Meagher/The Oregonian Facebook Share Morgan Weaver almost didn’t even play in Thursday’s Challenge Cup match after a controversial red card last week. But after the NWSL overturned her suspension, she became th...

Portland Thorns beat Chicago 1-0 thanks to goal from Weaver Share this story Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Portland Thorns FC traveled to Chicago and defeated the Red Stars 1-0 after a gritty defensive performance. The Thorns stay at the top of the West group with six points. In the Thorns’ second match of the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, they were dealing with a depleted roster and didn’t have their head coach Mark Parsons on the sideline. Portland was still without their international st...