Thorns Awarded Win and 3 Points for Forfeited Spirit Game
The Washington Spirit’s postponed match against the Portland Thorns has been deemed a forfeit by the National Women’s Soccer League.
Portland Thorns
OL Reign Set NWSL Attendance Record in 2-1 Win Over Portland
Megan Rapinoe scored two first-half goals and OL Reign beat the Portland Thorns 2-1 on Sunday in front of an NWSL-record crowd of 27,248 fans.
Teenager Moultrie Scores 1st Pro Goal, Thorns Down Dash
Fifteen-year-old Olivia Moultrie scored her first professional goal on a free kick and the Portland Thorns went on to defeat the Houston Dash 3-1
Thorns Goalkeeper Franch Traded to KC NWSL
The Portland Thorns have traded goalkeeper Adrianna Franch to KC NWSL in exchange for goalkeeper Abby Smith and $150,000 in allocation money.
Women’s International Champions Cup Pairings Announced
Barcelona and Lyon will meet to open the Women’s International Champions Cup in August, while the host Portland Thorns will play the Houston Dash.
Thorns Face Gotham FC Before Limited Fans in Challenge Cup
The Portland Thorns will host Gotham FC in the Challenge Cup tournament final before a limited number of fans on Saturday. after Oregon Gov. Kate Brown lifted coronavirus restrictions.
NWSL Commissioner Appeals to Oregon Governor for Exemption
Will Oregon Governor Kate Brown make an exception to the current coronavirus restrictions and allow fans into the Challenge Cup final Saturday between the Portland Thorns and Gotham FC
Portland Thorns Wins Spot in Challenge Cup Final
Lindsey Horan and Simone Charley scored and the Portland Thorns wrapped up a spot in the preseason Challenge Cup final with a 2-0 victory over OL Reign on Wednesday night.
With Franch Back, Thorns Top the Challenge Cup Standings
Portland Thorns goalkeeper Adrianna Franch missed the National Women’s Soccer League’s Challenge Cup tournament last summer in a bubble in Utah because of a knee injury.
Portland Gets Women’s International Champions Cup
A person with knowledge of the event tells The Associated Press that the Women’s International Champions Cup will be held at Portland’s Providence Park in August.