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What went right? And what went wrong?

Former Reign player Ifeoma Onumonu scored the game’s only goal.

What went wrong for the Thorns in the first 15 minutes of their Cascadia Rivalry loss? The Thorns conceded twice in the first quarter-hour of the match as the Reign dominated through their press and efficiency in front of goal. Portland responded with sustained pressure for the rest of the match, but the Reign had the lead they needed to see the match out. Share this story A lot. Quite a bit went wrong for the Portland Thorns in their 2-1 loss to their Cascadia rivals, OL Reign, on Sunday. Mos...

Three things we learned from OL Reign’s Challenge Cup performance Share this story Photo by Jane Gershovich/ISI Photos/Getty Images The 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup wrapped up this weekend, with the Portland Thorns defeating NJ/NY Gotham FC on penalties. While OL Reign missed out on the championship title, the team earned seven points in four games and saw five different players score goals. Now, the players have their eyes clearly set on the next phase: a 24-game regular season that kicks off th...

A better offensive performance for OL Reign, but still room to grow Welcome back, Jess Fishlock and Megan Rapinoe. Share this story Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images Not only did OL Reign score their first goal of 2021 this week, they managed to put all three of their shots on goal into the back of the net — winning 3-2 over the Chicago Red Stars. Tziarra King got her first goal and assist in an OL Reign jersey, while Leah Pruitt and Sofia Huerta bagged the other two goals. Related It wasn...

Nikita Taparia It was midweek action for OL Reign, as their second 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup match saw them traveling down Interstate 5 to meet that familiar foe, the Portland Thorns FC in their notorious house, Providence Park. One team looked very much like a complete unit, while the other looked every bit rusty and regressed some from last Friday’s match. Portland Thorns beat OL Reign on goals by Lindsey Horan and Simone Charley, and in doing so, ensured they will top the West group and play...

Preview: Portland Thorns vs. OL Reign Share this story Portland Thorns FC clashes with Cascadia rival OL Reign today at 7 p.m. (Pacific). The Thorns host the Reign at Providence Park and the match will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network. The Cascadia rivalry is always an important match for the players and the fans, but there is added significance to this game. The Thorns will clinch a spot in the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup Final with a win against OL Reign and a Chicago win or draw against Kansas...

Preview: OL Reign to face Cascadia rival Portland Thorns Share this story OL Reign was the last to join the National Women’s Soccer League Challenge Cup party last Friday. The Reign made their tournament, and season, debut by drawing with the Houston Dash, 0-0. A point is better than nothing. Now, the Reign are heading down the highway to take on their Cascadia rival, Portland Thorns. The Thorns are in first place in the West Division of the 2021 Challenge Cup, leading the pack with six point...

Three takeaways from OL Reign’s home opener Share this story Nikita Taparia While OL Reign’s 2021 Challenge Cup opener last Friday didn’t get the club the three points they wanted to start the year, there were some positive things to take away from the match. The team earned a point and kept a clean sheet against the Houston Dash — the 2020 Challenge Cup winners — and showed promising options in the attack in the second half. Related With the caveat that one game is not enough to...

Dzsenifer Marozsán and Sarah Bouhaddi to join OL Reign this summer Share this story Damien LG/Olympique Lyonnais/OL Reign The news much speculated on and wished for in the NWSL is now official — German international midfielder Dzsenifer Marozsán and French international goalkeeper Sarah Bouhaddi are finally coming to the league. OL Reign announced today that the midfielder and goalkeeper will be joining the club in early June, on loan for the remainder of the 2021 NWSL season. When OL Group...