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NWSL Disciplinary Committee rescinds Weaver’s red card, fines Klingenberg Share this story Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images The National Women’s Soccer League announced today the following disciplinary decisions after a review of the matches. Portland Thorns FC appealed Morgan Weaver’s red card, which was issued in the 91st minute of the Thorns’ match against Kansas City. The club’s appeal was successful and the red card and suspension were overturned by the league’s Independent Review Panel. The league issued fines to the Thorn’s Meghan Klingenberg for her comments in the post-...

Marissa Everett put in one of the best performances of the NWSL Challenge Cup opening weekend. They’ll need her to do it again when Portland plays Chicago on Thursday.

Portland Thorns open NWSL Challenge Cup with win over Kansas City, chaotic 4-red card fracas Updated 11:08 PM; Facebook Share If 2020 was a disappointment for the Portland Thorns because of all the things they couldn’t do, then 2021 is already looking like a big step up. The Thorns opened their 2021 campaign Friday in the best possible fashion: with a 2-1 win over Kansas City in the NWSL Challenge Cup, and in front of fans at Providence Park for the first time in 545 days. They also added enough controversy, drama and excitement into the final three minutes to emphatically remind onlookers...

Thorns, fans celebrate return, victory April 09 2021 Portland holds off Kansas City in emotion-filled match as about 3,700 fans watch at Providence Park Even with some melodramatic exits, Friday was a night of glorious returns at Providence Park. A limited number of fans watched a soccer match at Providence Park on Friday for the first time since a Timbers game on March 8, 2019 as the Portland Thorns opened play in the National Women's Soccer League Challenge Cup. Those fans were entertained to the end as Portland opened 2021 with a fiery 2-1 win over Kansas City. Rocky Rodriguez...

Thorns down KC 2-1 as fans return to the stands in Oregon By ANNE M. PETERSONApril 10, 2021 GMT PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Rocky Rodriquez and Tyler Lussi scored and the Portland Thorns welcomed their fans to Providence Park for the the first time in 545 days with a 2-1 victory over Kansas City on Friday night. It was the first professional sporting event in Oregon to have fans in attendance since the Portland Trail Blazers on March 10 last year. State officials are allowing outdoor venues to host events at 25% capacity, but fans are still not allowed at indoor arenas. The game was part of the...