But first-year Thorns FC head coach Rhian Wilkinson presented different formations for the club throughout the season, and the teams' depth and versatility could pay off in the end. Wilkinson had also played on the Canadian national team as a teammate of LeBlanc and longtime Thorns FC and Canadian team captain Christine Sinclair. Racing Louisville FC @ Portland Thorns FC is an upcoming Soccer event that takes place on Apr 22 at 10:30 PM. The Thorns have missed the postseason just once since the league was founded. Portland Thorns FC Nwsl standings, conference rankings, updated Portland Thorns FC records and playoff standings. ET . With a new leader on the sidelines, Sophia Smith and the Thorns have all the tools to return to the pinnacle of the NWSL. 6:29 pm ET, at Both teams have plenty of new faces and young talent to lead the group to a title. [88] Both uniforms feature sponsorships by Providence Health & Services and Parklane Mattresses, and are made by Nike.[88]. 4:33 pm ET. Here's highlights and takeaways from the game: The semifinal was a stage for several running NWSL storylines to come to a head for these two clubs. [47] On September 30, 2021, news reports came out that Riley was relieved from his duties for sexual harassment allegations. Smith caught up to a nice downfield pass from Olivia Moultrie and blasted a left-footed shot off the crossbar in the 32nd minute. The Thorns then took a 4-1 finish over the KC Current on April 1 at Children's Mercy Park. 5:14 pm ET, at The loss of Smith creates a much younger goalkeeping unit behind Bella Bixby, with the majority of the pressure now being put on 24-year-oldShelby Hogan to step up as the backup. [19][20][21] Both the name and logo were intended to invoke Portland's nickname of the Rose City. ROCKY RODRIGUEZ WITH THE VOLLEY OF A LIFETIME WE'LL BE WATCHING THAT ONE FOR YEARS TO COME. Two broken corners led to two goals and the Thorns did just enough. The Thorns also share the stadium with the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer. [69] Wilkinson was subsequently put on administrative leave from the Thorns, but remained manager of the MLS Portland Timbers. The Thorns (2-0-1, 7 points) opened the scoring in the ninth minute on a nifty feed from Sophia Smith to Crystal Dunn. A native of Portland and former University of Portland standout, Johnson, 23, appeared in 15 matches (12 starts) for Sky Blue FC during the 2014 regular season, her second season with the team.[42]. The midfielder logged 1,189 minutes for the Naisten Liiga side, and competed in the qualifying round of the 201415 UEFA Women's Champions League. [55] The Thorns would start the season strong, losing only one of their first six games before going on a run that would see them lose once in a nine-game stretch that spanned June and July. The Portland Thorns returned to league action at Providence Park on Friday night under clear skies and a beautiful sunset. Neither do we. PTFCMap.com: Your digital guide for getting to, from and around the stadium and everything else you need on matchday. These two teams join the Oregon Rush (2011), now Bend FC Timbers, and Eugene Metro Futbol Club (EMFC in 2012) so Oregon has a total of four WPSL teams at this level of the American soccer pyramid. And like the Thorns, Houston has had a promising start to the season, earning four points in two games. Aonman had appeared in 122 matches in the German league, recording 95 goals during her time with FF USV Jena and 1. Portland is 2-1 all-time in the championship game, and won on both occasions when the game was not held in Portland (2013 at Western New York and 2017 vs. North Carolina in Orlando). "[26] Carnell said Seattle Reign FC "were a little surprised" they didn't get Morgan, considering that she had spent the previous spring with the Seattle Sounders Women. The Thorns aren't letting San Diego get comfortable in midfield as they look to use the home pitch advantage in their favor. 6-keys: media/spln/soccer/reg/free/stories_live-blog, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Note: Bold indicates a player still active with the team. [64] Later that day, the Courage announced that Riley had been fired due to "very serious allegations of misconduct". pic.twitter.com/E6x4K8FSdY. Competition. I think we dominated, but we were just missing that final piece, a little bit of our bite, a little bit of our identity. Paramount+ is the only place to watch every minute of every UCL match this season in addition to Serie A, NWSL, Europa League and more. @Cdunn19 @ThornsFC pic.twitter.com/i7Fux7wQBi. Check out our NWSL hub page for more news, analysis, opinion and unique womens soccer coverage. You can also watch the Thorns vs. Gotham match streaming live on Paramount+. Portland Thorns FC. '"[73] Paulson congratulated the Flash on hiring Riley in an email to club's President, stating "congrats on the Riley hire. [24] The other players assigned to the Thorns were Rachel Buehler, Tobin Heath, Karina LeBlanc, Alex Morgan, Marlene Sandoval, and Luz Saucedo.[24]. Forward Michelle Alozie made her season debut as a second half stoppage time substitute. The Thorns made a number of roster moves in the offseason. 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. 6-keys: media/spln/soccer/nwsl/free/stories_howtowatch, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. [74], The Thorns qualified for the 2021 Women's International Champions Cup as champions of the 2020 Fall Series, and won the tournament by defeating three-time finalists and defending champions Olympique Lyon 10. Ryan takes her elusive attacking talents to Gotham FC after starting in both of the Thorns playoff matchups in 2022. She cited personal reasons, particularly the desire of her and her husband, Portland Timbers director of sports science John Cone (who also resigned around the same time), to be together more.[36]. 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. 6:17 pm ET, at Portland hasn't defeated Houston on home soil since September 2019. Looking to keep things level heading into the half it took a good stop on Kornieck's strike. Portland Thorns forward Christine Sinclair (#12) with a shot on goal against the Chicago Red Stars in an NWSL match at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022.Sean Meagher/The Oregonian. The match begins Saturday, Oct. 1 at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Houston had a golden opportunity in the 80th minute on a giveaway from Sauerbrunn that led to a shot by Ebony Salmon, but Bixby saved and covered it. Two of the teams are actually recent expansion sides. Portland have several chances to regain the lead before halftime. [67], The subsequent fallout resulted in the resignation of league commissioner Lisa Baird and dismissal of league counsel Lisa Levine. [22] The team crest was designed by artist and Timbers Army member Brent Diskin. Here's what you need to know. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. A subscription not only gives you access to all the soccer you could want but also the NFL on CBS, and countless movies, shows and original content. Dydasco is currently in her first full season with the Dash and eighth within the league. The Thorns would be knocked out of the playoffs after a 10 defeat to the Chicago Red Stars. They placed first in the regular season with 41 points, winning the NWSL Shield. After playing 120 minutes in the quarterfinal, it was a dream start for the Wave in the semifinal as Kornieck scored in the opening ten minutes of the match. I have a lot of affection for him.[73] When contacted by NC Courage ownership about hiring Riley, Paulson downplayed the abuse of Portland Thorn's players saying it "basically was [a case of] poor judgment'" and described difficulty managing the roster as the reason for Riley's departure from Portland. 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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 Her return to the pitch comes after giving birth to her son Marcel back in May and she had previously made five appearances for the club ahead of her semifinal appearance. [37], The Thorns protected nine players, and San Diego selected none of the unprotected players. Second-place Portland and fifth-place Kansas City will. Second-place Portland will host third-place San Diego at Providence Park in. Portland signed midfielder Sarah Robbins. The Thorns finished the 2015 season with 23 points from 20 games and did not reach the playoffs, the first (and to date only) season in which they have failed to do this. Only two games into the season, the Thorns' have shown impressive offensive prowess so farand records are already broken. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Providence Park was enlarged to a capacity of 25,218 in 2019. Thorns Captain Christine Sinclair is the only player to remain from all NWSL championship appearances with Portland. 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. The moves were made for financial reasons, as the NWSL has a strict salary cap of $315,000 for each team and the Thorns could not compete with offers made by Lyon and Manchester City. Moultrie played well in the midfield throughout, particularly with finding seams to set up her Thorns teammates. Short-term goalkeeper replacement contract expired. The Portland Thorns FC is an American professional women's soccer team based in Portland, Oregon. Wednesdays match will be the first of four 713 Nights this season. 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. We got you. Kansas City Current:After completing their inaugural 2021 season in last place, the franchise had a complete turnaround, led by new head coach Matt Potter and a regular season that included a 13-game undefeated streak throughout the summer. The Portland Thorns head on the road to Gotham FC for their final game of the regular season. Houston equalized in the 24th minute after forward Mara Snchez took on Portland defender Reyna Reyes one-on-one on the near side. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: soccer | pageType: stories | at Despite not having held a head coaching role in the past, experience through the Canadian coaching ranks combined with his influence on the club during its championship season was enough for the franchise to put full trust in him. [58] On March 20, 2020, the NWSL postponed the start of the league's regular season indefinitely. Aonman, who goes by Ayo, had played professionally in Germany since 2009. One of the most influential pieces to the run to the championship,Yazmeen Ryan was dealt in a three-team dealthat sent the No. Alongside the Thorns, the Houston Dash and Orlando Pride are other NWSL teams with Major League Soccer affiliations. With her game-winning goal, Dunn has now scored in four different NWSL playoff games, tied for the most with Samantha Mewis and Amy Rodriguez. Phallon Tullis-Joyce nearly saves it but Alexis Loera's strike sneaks in. Unlike many of the investigations throughout the offseason, Wilkinson self-reported herself meaning she did not violate any team or league policies. Match: United States Under-23 Women's Youth National Team vs. Portland Thorns FC Date: March 8, 2022 Competition: Thorns Preseason Tournament Venue: Providence Park; Portland, Oregon. A bold test. [96], During the 2013 season, games were streamed online and broadcast on the radio on Freedom 970 AM. 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Defensively, Houston is tied with Portland and OL Reign for the . Salmons shot forced a save that Portland goalkeeper Bella Bixby struggled to handle. The two teams played an end-to-end first half and it didn't take long for the Thorns to level the scoreline. The 2022 NWSL postseason will conclude on Saturday, as Portland Thorns FC and Kansas City Current square off in the NWSL Championship. And like the Thorns, Houston has had a promising start to the season, earning four points in two games. [2], Thorns FC continued to play and train in Providence Park, their home since the team's inaugural season in 2013. Source: NWSLsoccer.com, The top six teams from the regular season qualified for the NWSL Championship playoffs, with the top two teams receiving a first-round bye. Portland Thorns FC Squad NWSL NWSL Challenge Cup Women's International Champions Cup hidden 2023-24 2022-23 2021-22 2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 hidden 1 option to retirement during the offseason. The Kansas City Current joined the league in 2021. 5 goals; scored goal or assist in last 5 matches, 85% passing led league in June; 6 shots, 1 assist. 2022 MLS. It was the return to NWSL regular-season play for both teams after an international. The two former Stanford University teammates have gone head-to-head four times since turning pro, and the two are likely to have another chess match today. The Portland Thorns head on the road to Gotham FC for their final game of the regular season. [1] The Portland franchise is owned by Peregrine Sports LLC, which also owns the Portland Timbers. Morgan Weaver, Sophia Smith, Hina Sugita and Michele Vasconcelos got on the scoresheet in the dominant season-opening win at home. pic.twitter.com/1ykeFKwx5z. 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