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Portland Thorns win NWSL Challenge Cup title over Gotham FC in thrilling PK shootout Updated 2:05 PM; Facebook Share The 2021 season has barely started, but already the Portland Thorns can already count the year as a success, winning NWSL Challenge Cup final Saturday in a thrilling 5-6 penalty kick shootout over Gotham FC at Providence Park after a tense 1-1 draw. Morgan Weaver scored and sealed victory as the 14th kicker after Thorns goalkeeper AD Franch made a huge save one kick before, guessing correctly and palming away Nahomi Kawasumi’s shot. The shootout lasted seven rounds, capping ...

Franch and Weaver deliver in penalties, Thorns win NWSL Challenge Cup Share this story Photo by Craig Mitchelldyer/ISI Photos/Getty Images Adriana Franch and Morgan Weaver deliver the one-two punch in the penalty shootout to win the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup for the Portland Thorns. The Portland Thorns immediately took control of the Challenge Cup final. Gotham FC sat deep and the Thorns pinned them back in the final third. Christine Sinclair opened the scoring with her second goal in as many games. She won the ball back, turned, and launched a curler into the back of the net. Gotham almost res...

Sinclair, Thorns win Challenge Cup Morgan Weaver buried her penalty kick after Portland goalkeeper Adrianna Franch stopped Nahomi Kawasumi's attempt and the Thorns won the Challenge Cup tournament on a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw with Gotham on Saturday. The Canadian Press VIDEO SIGN OUT PORTLAND, Ore. — Canada captain Christine Sinclair added to her legend Saturday, helping the Portland Thorns win the NWSL Challenge Cup tournament in a penalty shootout over Gotham FC. Sinclair opened the scoring in the eighth minute to became the National Women's Soccer League's active leader with 6...

2021 NWSL Challenge Cup Final Mega-Preview: Portland Thorns vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC Share this story Portland Thorns FC will host NJ/NY Gotham FC tomorrow for the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup Final. The Thorns have the opportunity to lift a trophy for the first time since winning the 2017 NWSL Championship. “It’s gonna be a great challenge,” said Thorns Head Coach Mark Parsons in the pre-match media availability. “I’ve got a lot of respect for Gotham. I love that they are a team that want the ball and that’s going to provide a big challenge. A team that’s brave and has the ball against u...

Portland Thorns settle for up-and-down draw to Houston Dash, look ahead to NWSL Challenge Cup final Updated 7:48 PM; Today 6:36 PM Portland's Christine Sinclair lines up a shot with Houston's Sophie Schmidt defending as the Thorns take on the Dash in the NWSL Challenge Cup on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at BBVA Stadium in Houston. Sinclair scored in the 76th minute as the Thorns and Dash tied 1-1. Photo by ISI/Trask Smith Facebook Share Getting a result against the Houston Dash didn’t actually matter for the Portland Thorns, but with the NWSL regular season starting in two weeks, at least the Th...