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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 going to be a difficult match for the Thorns, especially considering they’re without several players ...

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 far this season. With Phoebe McClernon recovering from an injury and Ali Riley with New Zealand for ...

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 allowing an xG of 0.49. But coach Mark Parsons made it clear in his post-match press conference that he...

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 get a shot off but the Thorns continued to pile on the pressure. Meghan Klingenberg shot from distanc...

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