The Houston Dash remain unbeaten to earn a crucial point on the road against the reigning NWSL Champion, Portland Thorns, on Friday night. Crystal Dunn will have a full preseason to get acclimated to life in the NWSL rather than joining things in the middle of the season. Two of the teams are actually recent expansion sides. PTFCMap.com: Your digital guide for getting to, from and around the stadium and everything else you need on matchday. 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. 5 goals; scored goal or assist in last 5 matches, 85% passing led league in June; 6 shots, 1 assist. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. [14], Championship Game MVP: Sophia Smith (POR), The 2022 NWSL Expansion Draft was an expansion draft held by the NWSL on December 16, 2021, for two expansion teams, Angel City FC and San Diego Wave FC, to select players from existing teams in the league. [44] Marshall retired after playing four professional seasons, including the last two with the Thorns. [48], On June 19, 2015, the Thorns made NWSL history when goalkeeper Michelle Betos headed the equalizing goal for 10-woman Portland in the 95th minute against FC Kansas City. Didn't even need to pull out the hops for that one. Getting into space and forcing Sheridan into a save, it won't take long for Dunn to get back into the swing of things. Under head coach Cindy Parlow Cone, the Thorns played in the new league's inaugural game on April 13, 2013 against host team FC Kansas City, which ended in a 11 draw in which Christine Sinclair scored the club's first goal on a penalty kick. Portland did not. Established in 2012, the team began play in 2013 in the then-eight-team National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), which receives support from the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). Portland Thorns Most Important Player: Midfielder, Sam Coffey If it was not for Naomi Girma's sensational year in the backline, the Rookie of the Year would have surely gone to the Thorns'. Note: Bold indicates a player still active with the team. "We are thrilled with today's allocation, and I see this group of seven players as a terrific foundation for this club," said Parlow Cone. Fans can purchase tickets to Wednesdays 712 Night match here. After her playing career, Wilkinson had been an assistant coach for the Canadian and English national teams. 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Second-place Portland and fifth-place Kansas City will meet on neutral ground at Audi Field in Washington D.C. 2h been dreaming about this connection #BAONPDX 0:28 2.3K views 2 19 But it curled up and over the crossbar. . [1][2], Following the exit of head coach Mark Parsons to manage the Netherlands women's national football team, Thorns FC hired another of the club's former players during Riley's tenure, Rhian Wilkinson, as his replacement. The Portland defense was able to extinguish the attack. The design also includes a pair of four-pointed stars, or hypocycloids, that house the letters "F" and "C" and anchor the sides of the badge, and resemble the star prominent on Portland's official city flag. In November 2014 the Thorns traded for defender Kat Williamson and midfielder McCall Zerboni. Houston equalized in the 24th minute after forward Mara Snchez took on Portland defender Reyna Reyes one-on-one on the near side. Portland took the lead in the ninth minute of the match after midfielder Crystal Dunn scored her second goal of the season.. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Morgan Weaver with a header in the box but she couldn't keep it down. pic.twitter.com/mK4NVIPDOt. Still can't believe this happened. Portland outshot the Dash 22-14, though Houston had six shots on frame and the Thorns had five. I still think theres a ton to be proud of.. 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 . THORNS - PTFC Authentics Team store for Portland's beloved major league soccer teams supplying fans with apparel and memorabilia. [67], The subsequent fallout resulted in the resignation of league commissioner Lisa Baird and dismissal of league counsel Lisa Levine. 10,000Congratulations, @CapriceDydasco! ET with Kate Abdo, Midge Purce and Jenny Chiu. Portland Thorns FC and San Diego Wave FC are scheduled to face off in the first of two NWSL semifinal matchups. This time Smith was able to create a big chance but it ended in an easy save for Bixby to collect. Repeating as a champion in any league is difficult, but looking at the number of players that are returning, it is not out of the question. YOU CANNOT WRITE A BETTER STORY. ET on Saturday, Oct. 1, TV channel: Fox 12 Plus (For Comcast/Xfinity subscribers, Fox 12 Plus can be found at channel 13 or 713 for HD). [77], Head coach Mark Parsons, who had served since 2016, left the team after the 2021 season to lead the Netherlands women's national football team. Second-place Portland and fifth-place Kansas City will. The eighth overall pick by Portland in the first round of the 2013 National Women's Soccer League College (NWSL) Draft from the University of Florida, Williamson made her professional debut with Thorns FC in 2013 and ranked second on the team in minutes (1,944) during her rookie campaign. Racing Louisville FC @ Portland Thorns FC is an upcoming Soccer event that takes place on Apr 22 at 10:30 PM. She pulled all of the strings for Portland in the middle of the park. 8:20 pm ET. [27][28] The team's first home match on April 21 provided the club its first victory, a 21 win over Seattle Reign FC. A few minutes later, Snchez connected with Ordez whose shot sailed just over the cross bar. Defender Nikki Marshall announced her retirement from professional soccer. In two meetings this season, Portland beat the Current in both teams' season opener, 3-0, back in April, and the teams played to a 1-1 draw in Kansas in September. [54] The team would defeat the Seattle Reign 21 in the Semi-final round and would face the shield-winning North Carolina Courage in a rematch of the previous seasons final. On May 2, 2012 the Portland Timbers partnered with the Portland Rain and the Oregon Youth Soccer Association's (OYSA) Girls Olympic Development (ODP) program. This run included the return of several key players who had missed time for the FIFA Women's World Cup, including Lindsey Horan, the reigning NWSL MVP, and team captain Christine Sinclair. 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. [80][81], Following Mark Parsons's exit, the Thorns hired one of the club's former players from Paul Riley's tenure, Rhian Wilkinson, as his replacement. 713 Nights, presented by Bud Light, are one of the best values in Houston as fans can purchase $7 tickets, $1 hot dogs and $3 beers. The Wave can hold their heads high after an impressive inaugural season and Naomi Girma put on a show in defense but it wasn't enough. [4] They followed up in 2022 by winning the NWSL championship. Draft picks are not automatically signed to the team roster. 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. [60] The Thorns also participated in and clinched the 2020 NWSL Fall Series Community Shield with a win on October 11, 2020, over OL Reign. Do Not Accept All Teams Full Schedule Mar 25 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. Any unauthorized use is forbidden. Portland Thorns FC Summary Matches Squad Statistics Transfers Trophies Venue Info Official website Founded 2012 Address 1844 South West Morrison 97205 Portland, Oregon Country USA Phone +1. His hiring had been announced during the season in May. [64] Later that day, the Courage announced that Riley had been fired due to "very serious allegations of misconduct". Venue Name Providence Park City Portland, Oregon . ROCKY RODRIGUEZ WITH THE VOLLEY OF A LIFETIME WE'LL BE WATCHING THAT ONE FOR YEARS TO COME. B/R Football (@brfootball) October 27, 2022. Franchises like OL Reign and Portland Thorns are long-established clubs in the league, while San Diego has found early success on the pitch in their inaugural season. The final four will battle it out for a spot in the NWSL Championship on Oct. 29. Two of the best strikers in the world in the same city. 3 seed in the NWSL playoffs. Aonman had appeared in 122 matches in the German league, recording 95 goals during her time with FF USV Jena and 1. Just two out of the last five Shield winners have gone on to win the championship in the same season. 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. 5 overall selection in the 2023 draft, a 2024 second-round pick, and $200,000 in allocation money to Portland from its California rivals, Angel City FC. 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. Portland acquired forward Jodie Taylor from the Washington Spirit in exchange for a 2015 second-round pick (No. Portland Thorns FC: The franchise is making its fourth appearance in the NWSL Championship, a record for most of any team in league history. How to WatchPortland Thorns FC vs. Houston DashToday: Live stream thePortland Thorns FC vs. Houston Dashgame on Fubo: Start your free trial today! I think us coming back together after international break is always challenging, midfielder Sam Coffey said. In 2022, the Thorns competed in the cup's West Division during the group stage. Forward Michelle Alozie made her season debut as a second half stoppage time substitute. pic.twitter.com/2opU2X2jk6. at Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Quick links Search FAQ Shipping & Processing Information Returns & Exchanges Information Store Pickup Customer Service Clean Sheet Carbon Offset Program Privacy Policy Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Roster 2023 Draft 2023 Transactions 2023 2023 NWSL Cap/Salary Information 2023 Portland Thorns FC Contract Status 2023 Season-Ending Injury List Players who have been placed on the season-ending injured list. 4:45 pm ET, at Fri 10:30PM POR -200 SOCCER > PORTLAND THORNS FC NEWS NEWS SCHEDULE STANDINGS SOCIAL ROSTER VIDEOS STATS Q&A: Thorns GK Bella Bixby on. 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. $90. We talked at halftime around showing a bit of variety in terms of how we attacked, Norris said, and she found some good pockets in the second half when they got a bit stretched.. ', The 2023 NWSL season is here! The narrow margins between the two teams set up a "who will crack first" scenario between Wilkinson and Stoney for the second half. The Portland Thorns booked the first place in the NWSL final after a 2-1 victory over the San Diego Wave at Providence Park. 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. Kansas City defeated Houston Dash 2-1 in the NWSL quarterfinals and then went on to eliminate NWSL Shield winners OL Reign in the semifinals. 4:33 pm ET. She'll be tasked with disrupting the attack for the Thorns and is another target on set pieces for the Wave outside of Taylor Kornieck. [96], During the 2013 season, games were streamed online and broadcast on the radio on Freedom 970 AM. Thorns Captain Christine Sinclair is the only player to remain from all NWSL championship appearances with Portland. For details of former players, see Category:Portland Thorns FC players and List of Portland Thorns FC players. After starting the regular season with four losses and a draw, Kansas City has just two losses in its last 19 games (W12, D5, including playoffs). The Thorns would finish with a regular season record of 1266 and match their second-place finish from the previous season. Her shot was handled by the Portland goalkeeper to keep the score level. Better from Portland as things have gotten a little stale lately. [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. Get your tickets #BAONPDX linktr.ee/thornsfc Posts Reels Videos Tagged Show More Posts from thornsfc [37], The Thorns protected nine players, and San Diego selected none of the unprotected players. While the Wave struck first as Taylor Kornieck was left unmarked in. Sorting out NFL Draft with bold observations, Stunning role reversal for Warriors-Kings. The 2022 NWSL postseason will conclude on Saturday, as Portland Thorns FC and Kansas City Current square off in the NWSL Championship. Portland Thorns FC 2022 Stadium Away. [5], The Thorns have had the highest average attendance in the league in each of their first seven seasons, and set a league attendance record of 25,218 at an August 11, 2019, match against the North Carolina Courage.[6][7]. Portland defeated the Courage at Orlando City Stadium in a physical 10 match to win their second NWSL championship. @Cdunn19 @ThornsFC pic.twitter.com/i7Fux7wQBi. Many teams around the league brought in someone from outside the organization. The Portland Thorns FC is an American professional women's soccer team based in Portland, Oregon. Also, a logo was unveiled. 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. Morgan Weaver scored the match-winning penalty. The Thorns made a number of roster moves in the offseason. Crystal Dunn scored the first one in the third minute of the match, which complemented Smith's hat trick in Kansas City. Providence Park is set to host the exciting matchup between home side Portland Thorns FC and the visiting Houston Dash on Friday in NWSL regular season action. Things are alright after she ended up on her back after making contact with Korneick but Bixby passed the checks and it was deemed to have no foul play on the contact between the two. Aonman, who goes by Ayo, had played professionally in Germany since 2009. Portland have several chances to regain the lead before halftime. 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. 2022 MLS. Portland Thorns FC player and roster information. 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. It's the first attempt on target from the Thorns today in their third attempt. Be the best Portland Thorns FC fan you can be with Bleacher Report. The Portland Thorns booked the first place in the NWSL final after a 2-1 victory over the San Diego Wave at Providence Park. [1] The Portland franchise is owned by Peregrine Sports LLC, which also owns the Portland Timbers. All rights reserved (About Us). PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Merritt Paulson has decided to sell the Portland Thorns Football Club, but maintain ownership of the Portland Timbers. $60. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. [8][9] In Portland the team was christened the Portland Rain and played the 2000 season in the Pacific Coast Soccer League (PCSL). Long had been with the team since its inaugural season, and was one of the first players to reach 100 NWSL appearances with one club. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. [57] After finishing the season with a scoreless draw against the Washington Spirit, the Thorns finished third in the league, meaning they would not host a playoff game for the first time since 2015. Defender Caprice Dydasco passed the 10,000-minute milestone at the 21st minute, becoming the 32nd player in league history to reach the milestone. 6:36 pm ET, at She's featured in 21 games, starting 19, and has five goals and four assists this season. I think their intent was to come here to spoil us a little bit and get in our face physical, Norris said. The match can't continue at this pace as someone needs to take control in midfield. This page is not available in other languages. The Thorns aren't letting San Diego get comfortable in midfield as they look to use the home pitch advantage in their favor. Shaw, 17, is the youngest player to start an NWSL playoff game but Doniak will bring more energy for San Diego as they look to finish the job in regulation. 1M; Chris Wright; EA Sports. The Thorns fine form was encapsulated by a 50 rout of the Houston Dash on July 24. It didn't seem like anything direct happened after her check for a concussion in the first half but as she called for the trainer, she's going through checks again. 6:47 pm ET, at And like the Thorns, Houston has had a promising start to the season, earning four points in two games. The Kansas City Current joined the league in 2021. 5:08 pm ET, at YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. [88] The club unveiled their home and away kits on April 9, 2013. 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Enjoy tickets to all 2023 home matches plus the perks of a Thorns Annual Membership. I think we just fell a little bit short and lacked a little bit of quality in the final third.. Founded 2012 Address 1844 South West Morrison 97205 Portland, Oregon Country USA Phone +1 (503) 553 5400 Fax +1 (503) 553 5405 . 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. The match begins Saturday, Oct. 1 at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. [22] The team crest was designed by artist and Timbers Army member Brent Diskin. All Rights Reserved. 5:35 pm ET, at Houston equalized in the 24th minute after forward Mara Snchez took on Portland defender Reyna Reyes one-on-one on the near side. The Thorns (2-0-1, 7 points) opened the scoring in the ninth minute on a nifty feed from Sophia Smith to Crystal Dunn. [19][22], Cindy Parlow Cone was announced as the first head coach on December 19, 2012. 5:24 pm ET, at Here's what you need to know. 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. [3] In 2020, they won the Community Shield with the best record in the pandemic-shortened regular season. Want more coverage of women's soccer? Remember the need for set plays? [81], The defending Challenge Cup champion Thorns failed to advance from the group stage of the 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup's West Division, finishing second to group winners OL Reign. The team played the 2001 season in the W-League before returning to the PCSL until 2003 when the team folded. 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. After drawing the finals in regulation 11, the Thorns defeated Gotham in penalties 65 to claim the cup. 6:01 pm ET, at 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. Portland also hosted the friendly tournament. Defender Courtney Peterson was able to get the ball into the back of the net but was called for a foul before the ball crossed into the goal. One of the most influential pieces to the run to the championship,Yazmeen Ryan was dealt in a three-team dealthat sent the No. 2M; Undefeated, overpowering, and playing beautifully, the Thorns continue to roll. The two teams played an end-to-end first half and it didn't take long for the Thorns to level the scoreline. Sophia Smith vs. Naomi Girma: All eyes will likely be on USWNT teammates Sophia Smith and Alex Morgan as they suit up for the semifinal on opposite sides of the ball. As the season wound down the team struggled to stay afloat during their final four games of the season going 1-2-1 and earned fifth place and a spot in the quarterfinal. 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 [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. Dunn has been building her minutes with the team over the last two months after being away on maternity leave. [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. This was the first goal scored by a goalkeeper in the league. San Deigo Wave gets on the scoreboard first. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 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. 1 option to retirement during the offseason. Offically past the hour mark and Wave head coach Casey Stoney was the first to crack and make adjustments. Soccer team and National Women's Soccer League franchise in Portland, Oregon. The Portland Thorns returned to league action at Providence Park on Friday night under clear skies and a beautiful sunset. Competition. 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. Signed as a short-term goalkeeper replacement. Transferred from INAC Kobe for an undisclosed fee. The Thorns would lose a lopsided 30 to the Courage, who became the first team to win the NWSL Shield and the NWSL Playoffs in the same season. Alongside the Thorns, the Houston Dash and Orlando Pride are other NWSL teams with Major League Soccer affiliations. Big Kids' Full-Zip Hoodie. pic.twitter.com/hK9cWjzMPm. The report, published on October 3, 2022, indicates that the club "interfered with our access to relevant witnesses and raised specious legal arguments in an attempt to impede our use of relevant documents. Thorns midfielder Crystal Dunn scored the game-winner in dramatic fashion during late-game stoppage time. Despite the effort, it was another broken set piece place led to a stunning game-winner by Dunn in stoppage time, securing Portland's positon in the 2022 NWSL championship final. The Portland Thorns head on the road to Gotham FC for their final game of the regular season. It's going to be quite a match in Portland! 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. The Portland Thorns play at Providence Park located in the Goose Hollow neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. Neither do we. All rights reserved (About Us). The Portland Thorns head on the road to Gotham FC for their final game of the regular season. Phallon Tullis-Joyce nearly saves it but Alexis Loera's strike sneaks in. [34] The club finished in a three-way tie atop the league in the regular season standings, but by virtue of goal differential tiebreaker the club claimed the No. It was quite an interesting offseason to say the least for the defending champions. For the Canadian legendSinclair, this could be her last season with Portland having signed just a one-year contract with the club after 2022. The moment epitomized the match for the Thorns, who had plenty of chances but couldnt pile up the goals like they had in their first two matches of the season when they outscored opponents 8-1. Houston Dash Add Ricky Clarke and Michael Poma to Technical Staff, Houston Dash Announces Dogtopia as Official Dog Boarding Partner. In her two seasons with the club, Marshall, 26, appeared in a club-record 46 consecutive regular-season matches, playing 3,943 minutes. 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