Girma was excellent in defense showing why she's a finalist for league MVP among other awards but it wasn't enough as Crystal Dunn scored the dramatic winner deep into stoppage time for her first goal since giving birth to her first child in May. The names and logos of MLS teams are registered and/or common law trademarks of MLS or are used with the permission of their owners. Thorns manager Rihan Wilkinson shortly followed suit. Debuting the new secondary kit, Portland faced the Houston Dash in week 3 of the NWSL regular season, 14 days after mauling the Kansas City Current on the . [3] In 2020, they won the Community Shield with the best record in the pandemic-shortened regular season. All of the Thorns top-four contributors in the goal-scoring department are making their return to the club. Live stats: visit the NWSL' Matchcenter to track stats and scores live in-game. [39] The Thorns finished third in the regular season and were knocked out in the playoff semi-final by FC Kansas City. [35], After the end of the season, Cindy Parlow Cone resigned as head coach on December 5, 2013. Signed a one-year contract with one-year option. section: | slug: portland-thorns-vs-kansas-city-current-nwsl-championship-live-stream-how-to-watch-start-time-odds | sport: soccer | route: article_single.us | The two teams will battle it out for a spot in the NWSL Championship. The final four will battle it out for a spot in the NWSL Championship on Oct. 29. This time Smith was able to create a big chance but it ended in an easy save for Bixby to collect. But it curled up and over the crossbar. Impressive awareness from Sheridan to keep an eye on the ball after it bounced around the box while Portland were attacking. Becky Sauerbrunns header off of Meghan Klingenbergs corner kick fell to the feet of Morgan Weaver in the waning minutes of the Portland Thorns match against the Houston Dash on Friday night. [31], On the road, Thorns FC also were an attendance draw. ET . Just a few months before that, Portland lost Abby Smith to the NWSLs first-ever free agency period. [41], Portland acquired defender Kendall Johnson from Sky Blue FC in exchange for the 25th and 34th overall selections in the 2015 National Women's Soccer League College Draft. All rights reserved (About Us). Portland acquired forward Jodie Taylor from the Washington Spirit in exchange for a 2015 second-round pick (No. Just less than two months afterMerritt Paulson announced his intention to sell the Thorns and maintain the Timbers, the NWSL franchise appointedHeather Davis as the new Chief Executive Officer. How to WatchPortland Thorns FC vs. Houston DashToday: Live stream thePortland Thorns FC vs. Houston Dashgame on Fubo: Start your free trial today! Despite an intense final push, Thorns and Dash settle for 1-1 draw. The only question is if they can sustain the same type of consistency and quality under Norris as they did with Wilkinson at the helm. It is now the second straight year in which the Thorns replaced two high-ranking members of the organization. Signed a three-year contract. Ryan takes her elusive attacking talents to Gotham FC after starting in both of the Thorns playoff matchups in 2022. [29] Beyond setting a new league record, the opening day crowd of 16,479 at Jeld-Wen Field eclipsed any single-game attendance from Women's Professional Soccer. PTFCMap.com: Your digital guide for getting to, from and around the stadium and everything else you need on matchday. [72], The US Soccer Federation commissioned a league-wide independent investigation into abusive behavior lead by Sally Yates. Founded 2012 Address 1844 South West Morrison 97205 Portland, Oregon Country USA Phone +1 (503) 553 5400 Fax +1 (503) 553 5405 . [11][12][13] After the start of the NWSL, in the 2013 WPSL the Portland Rain's spot was replaced by a Timbers Alliance club Westside Timbers and Tualatin Hills United Soccer Club (THUSC) Diamonds. These matches were in addition to the league's national agreements with CBS, Paramount+, and Twitch.[4]. The California expansion team never fell out of playoff contention throughout a regular season that included stadium sellouts and end-of-the-year nominations for MVP (Morgan, Girma), Rookie of the Year (Girma), Defender of the Year (Girma), Coach of the Year (Stoney), and Goalkeeper of the Year (Kalien Sheridan). Even with these two losses, and all of the noise off the pitch, Portland is still the defending champions. Second-place Portland and fifth-place Kansas City will meet on neutral ground at Audi Field in Washington D.C. 6-keys: media/spln/soccer/reg/free/stories_live-blog, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. [32] A total of 5,011 fans were present, besting the previous record for a women's game at the Soccerplex by more than 300 and about 500 more than normal capacity. Her strength and movement gives San Diego so much room for error on the defensive end. 6:36 pm ET, at [88] Both uniforms feature sponsorships by Providence Health & Services and Parklane Mattresses, and are made by Nike.[88]. It's Portland's worst nightmare as Kornieck opens the scoring following a great assist from Morgan. Despite ending the year with the leagues highest team honor, Norris and his players will be out to come back this season to achieve the NWSLs best regular season record. [24] The other players assigned to the Thorns were Rachel Buehler, Tobin Heath, Karina LeBlanc, Alex Morgan, Marlene Sandoval, and Luz Saucedo.[24]. PTFC Authentics: The Official Store of the Portland Timbers & Thorns Team store for Portland's beloved major league soccer teams supplying fans with apparel and memorabilia. During the offseason, the club only really experienced two significant losses. Listen below and make sure to followAttacking Third, A CBS Soccer Podcast devoted to bringing you everything you need to know from the NWSL and around the globe. It's the third time that Kornieck has scored on the Thorns this season. 5:08 pm ET, at Competition. '23 NWSL Challenge Cup hits $1m in prize money, Ranking new NWSL kits with photos: The good, the bad and the 'Wow, that's ugly! 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While the Wave struck first as Taylor Kornieck was left unmarked in the box to score her third goal against the Thorns, that didn't throw the experienced Portland side off. Portland Thorns FC at San Diego Wave FC SnapDragon Stadium San Diego, CA, USA This event is selling fast for Portland Thorns FC See Tickets In 16 days Apr 22 Sat 7:30 PM Racing Louisville FC at Portland Thorns FC Providence Park Portland, OR, USA See Tickets In 23 days Apr 29 Sat 7:30 PM Angel City FC at Portland Thorns FC Providence Park More chances materialized in the second half for Smith, Weaver and others, but none turned into goals. WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 29: The Portland Thorns raise the NWSL trophy during NWSL Cup Final game between Kansas City Current and Portland Thorns FC at Audi Field on October 29, 2022 in Washington, DC. In a trip to the midwest on April 1, Portland buried the Kansas City Current under a Sophia Smith hat-trick. The current playoff picture highlights a potential shift in not only the competitive landscape of the league, but signs also point to the next era of prominence structured in a western ascendency. 2022 MLS. 5:56 pm ET, at A west coast kickoff is presenting a lot of sunshine on one end and tons of shadows on the opposite end, but both goalkeepers have come up with a big save to keep things level at 1-1. San Diego may need to soak up pressure and try and hit them on the counter and set pieces will likely be key in this match as if Portland can continue the dominance in possession, there will be plenty of corner kicks. Theres always a lot of chaos and movement, everyone just got back yesterday, so there is a ton of fatigue within the group as well. Providence Park. ODDS: Portland Thorns (-260) | Draw (+370) | Gotham FC (+700), What: Portland Thorns FC face Gotham FC in a 2022 NWSL regular season matchup, When: 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. The club from Portland opened the regular season with a 4-0 thrashing of Orlando on March 26 at Providence Park. Portland outshot the Dash 22-14, though Houston had six shots on frame compared to five for the Thorns. 7:04 pm ET, at Any unauthorized use is forbidden. The Dash open Challenge Cup play on Wednesday, April 19 at 6:30pm CT at Shell Energy Stadium to face the Kansas City Current for the first time since last postseason meeting on October 16. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. section: | slug: portland-thorns-vs-san-diego-wave-fc-score-late-crystal-dunn-winner-sends-portland-to-nwsl-championship | sport: soccer | route: live_blog_single | The match can't continue at this pace as someone needs to take control in midfield. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. [95] For the 2017 season, the Thorns were featured in six nationally televised Lifetime NWSL Game of the Week broadcasts on April 15, April 29, July 15, August 5, August 26, and September 30, 2017. The team hired retired Thorns FC goalkeeper and Canadian international Karina LeBlanc as Gavin Wilkinson's replacement on November 2, 2021. The Japanese international has slotted into Portland's starting lineup fairly seamlessly and needed little time to adapt to the style of play in the league. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Racing Louisville FC @ Portland Thorns FC is an upcoming Soccer event that takes place on Apr 22 at 10:30 PM. Thorns FC plays in the National Women's Soccer League, the top tier of women's soccer in the United States. In the championship match, Portland faced the NWSL Shield-winning North Carolina Courage, successor to the Western New York Flash team that had beaten them in the final the year before. Pregame coverage onParamount+begins at 6:30 p.m. In Parsons's first season in charge, the Thorns acquired several players including French defensive midfielder Amandine Henry and Danish striker Nadia Nadim. at Quick links Search FAQ Shipping & Processing Information Returns & Exchanges Information Store Pickup Customer Service Clean Sheet Carbon Offset Program Privacy Policy Terms of Service Newsletter [citation needed]. The Timbers look to build a bonfire and ignite the season, What to know ahead of the clash at Vancouver Whitecaps FC, The Thorns aim to maintain dominance against KC Current, Subscribe to the Portland Thorns on YouTube. Her shot was handled by the Portland goalkeeper to keep the score level. News never stops. National Womens Soccer League. In November 2014 the Thorns traded for defender Kat Williamson and midfielder McCall Zerboni. 5:14 pm ET, at [38] A new NWSL attendance record of 19,123 was set at Providence Park on August 3 in a game between Portland and Houston, breaking the previous record of 17,619 set in the same stadium in 2013. 5:30 pm ET, at The 2022 NWSL Best XI selection earned a contract extension following the season through 2025. Dominant on possession and outshooting their 2022 NWSL Championship game opponents by 19 to 10, with 8 of those shots on target (meaning a 50% efficiency) is absolutely impressive, and indicative of a club serious about retaining their crown. Portland took the lead in the ninth minute of the match after midfielder Crystal Dunn scored her second goal of the season.. 5:35 pm ET, at pic.twitter.com/UOO8RHwUsY. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. [1] The Portland franchise is owned by Peregrine Sports LLC, which also owns the Portland Timbers. This page was last edited on 6 April 2023, at 20:35. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Pick: Portland Thorns FC 2, Kansas City Current 1. The 23-year-old started in 23 of the 24 contests in which she played last season in all competitions, netting one goal to go along with two assists. 3 seed in the NWSL playoffs. Raquel Rodrguez hit a stunner of an equalizer from a broken corner kick in the 20th minute, then the match turned into the Sophia Smith vs. Naomi Girma battle. Portland Thorns FC | National Women's Soccer League The NWSL has updated its Privacy Policy and Terms of Use effective February 7, 2020. Quick links Search FAQ Shipping & Processing Information Returns & Exchanges Information Store Pickup Customer Service Clean Sheet Carbon Offset Program Privacy Policy Last updated: October 1, 2022. Portland would lose three of their final five games, including an embarrassing 60 loss to the North Carolina Courage which would end up as the most lopsided loss in team history. The Thorns would finish with a regular season record of 1266 and match their second-place finish from the previous season. The team averaged 2.23 goals per game during the regular season (49 goals in 22 games), which was the second-highest goals per game average for a season in NWSL history. [33], On August 28, 2013, NWSL announced Thorns FC forwards Christine Sinclair, Alex Morgan and defender Rachel Buehler were named to the National Women's Soccer League Best XI Second Team. 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