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[47] On September 30, 2021, news reports came out that Riley was relieved from his duties for sexual harassment allegations. Undefeated, overpowering, and playing beautifully, the Thorns continue to roll. 1 option to retirement during the offseason. [30] Subsequently, the team's regular-season home finale of 17,619 topped the previous mark of 16,479 and also ranks among the top single-game marks in women's professional soccer history in the United States. [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. Portland signed international forward Genoveva Aonma. The Houston Dash remain unbeaten to earn a crucial point on the road against the reigning NWSL Champion, Portland Thorns, on Friday night. [19][20][21] Both the name and logo were intended to invoke Portland's nickname of the Rose City. 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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. Pick: Portland Thorns FC 2, Kansas City Current 1. Seeing their biggest rivals take another trophy away from them right at the end of the season must still be in the back of the mind of many of these players. [4] They followed up in 2022 by winning the NWSL championship. 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. After her playing career, Wilkinson had been an assistant coach for the Canadian and English national teams. The Houston back line was tested early after a Portland counterattack three minutes into the match had the defense on its toes. Cindy Parlow Cone has resigned as head coach for the Portland Thorns. Snchez and Ordez nearly connected for a goal in the 19th minute of the match after Snchez crossed into the center of the box. 10,000Congratulations, @CapriceDydasco! (Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images). The 2022 NWSL postseason will conclude on Saturday, as Portland Thorns FC and Kansas City Current square off in the NWSL Championship. [82], On December1, 2022, Merritt Paulson announced that he was selling the team. Two broken corners led to two goals and the Thorns did just enough. 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 match begins Saturday, Oct. 1 at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. The Thorns (2-0-1, 7 points) opened the scoring in the ninth minute on a nifty feed from Sophia Smith to Crystal Dunn. How to Watch Portland Thorns FC vs. Houston Dash Today: Game Date: April 14, 2023 Game Time: 10:30 p.m. 5:14 pm ET, at [61], In late-September, The Athletic published an investigation into North Carolina Courage head coach Paul Riley, alleging that Riley had sexually coerced and verbally abused players on his teams, including during his two-year tenure as Thorns head coach in 2014 and 2015. These matches were in addition to the league's national agreements with CBS, Paramount+, and Twitch.[4]. Portland also hosted the friendly tournament. Portland defeated the Courage at Orlando City Stadium in a physical 10 match to win their second NWSL championship. 5:24 pm ET, at Portland were on the counter but Girma won a tackle to stop them in their tracks as she continues her excellent rookie season. 6:43 pm ET, at 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 | 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. 5:30 pm ET, at 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. 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. The Thorns fine form was encapsulated by a 50 rout of the Houston Dash on July 24. Keep up with the latest storylines, expert analysis, highlights, scores and more. The Current set the tone early in the semifinal when rookie Alex Loera scored the opening goal in the 4th minute of the match, and the team went on to defeat the Reign 2-0. National Team Replacement player contracts expired. Prior to the start of the season, it was announced that the Thorns would play their first six games on the road due to ongoing renovation at Providence Park. As part of the National Team player allocation process, Portland received Canada Women's National Team midfielder Kaylyn Kyle and defender Rhian Wilkinson. Dunn has been building her minutes with the team over the last two months after being away on maternity leave. It is quite evident that Portland is going to finish among the top-six teams in the league. The two teams played an end-to-end first half and it didn't take long for the Thorns to level the scoreline. Signed as a short-term goalkeeper replacement. Women's Nike Dri-FIT Soccer Jersey. '"[73] Paulson congratulated the Flash on hiring Riley in an email to club's President, stating "congrats on the Riley hire. pic.twitter.com/mK4NVIPDOt. Be the best Portland Thorns FC fan you can be with Bleacher Report. at It's the third time that Kornieck has scored on the Thorns this season. [86][87] The team's home kit is rose red with a white stripe, while the road kit is white. NWSL player ratings for FIFA 23: USWNT stars dominate top spots. 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. The Portland Thorns booked the first place in the NWSL final after a 2-1 victory over the San Diego Wave at Providence Park. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Rocky Rodriguez provided the equalizer off a scattered corner kick, and the Costa Rican international utilized the space and time to get the perfect volley off. 1M; Chris Wright; EA Sports. Wednesdays match will be the first of four 713 Nights this season. 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. But the actual battle will be between the USWNT defender Naomi Girma going up against Smith. The Thorns three attempts on target were just short of the Wave's four shots on goal. [22] The team crest was designed by artist and Timbers Army member Brent Diskin. 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). 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. 5:46 pm ET, at [62][63] The article also stated that NWSL failed to act on Riley's alleged abuses multiple times, including earlier in 2021 when the league declined to act on an offer from two of Riley's alleged victims to assist in investigating Riley's alleged abuses. 106,128 people like this 112,226 people follow this http://www.thornsfc.com/ (503) 553-5555 social@timbers.com Sports team thornsfc Photos See all Videos See all 0:20 Ertz expected to sign with Angel City, per reports. Portland outshot the Dash 22-14, though Houston had six shots on frame and the Thorns had five. Portland Thorns FC SOCCER. $90. Two of the best strikers in the world in the same city. The Portland Thorns head on the road to Gotham FC for their final game of the regular season. It was quite an interesting offseason to say the least for the defending champions. Thorns FC plays in the National Women's Soccer League, the top tier of women's soccer in the United States. Also, a logo was unveiled. 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. Morgan Weaver scored the match-winning penalty. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. 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[65][66] The Thorns front office released a statement the same day citing that some of the incidents occurred during Riley's two-year tenure as head coach of the Thorns and discussing their reaction to the incidents at the time. The Thorns would finish with a regular season record of 1266 and match their second-place finish from the previous season. 5:18 pm ET, at [1] The Portland franchise is owned by Peregrine Sports LLC, which also owns the Portland Timbers. Coming Soon. ET onCBSand fans can stream onParamount+ (Premium). Houston equalized in the 24th minute after forward Mara Snchez took on Portland defender Reyna Reyes one-on-one on the near side. 20% off. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Merritt Paulson has decided to sell the Portland Thorns Football Club, but maintain ownership of the Portland Timbers. All rights reserved (About Us). All Rights Reserved. The Thorns kicked off their 2014 season with the announcement of a new head coach, Paul Riley, formerly of the Long Island Fury of the Women's Premier Soccer League. Updated to match(es) played on October 1, 2022. However, the Dash closed sections to seat only 7,000 spectators per game in 2014, and in 2015, the Breakers moved to the smaller Soldiers Field Soccer Stadium (now named Jordan Field). This page is not available in other languages. Portland hasn't defeated Houston on home soil since September 2019. Sign up nowwith codeUEFA22for one month free for new users and don't miss any of the action. [19][22], Cindy Parlow Cone was announced as the first head coach on December 19, 2012. News never stops. The club announced Rhian Wilkinson as their head coach for the 2022 season in a press. 6:35 pm ET, at PTFCMap.com: Your digital guide for getting to, from and around the stadium and everything else you need on matchday. 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 road. Houston's goalless draw against Louisville was a hard-fought contest, but a victory over Chicago helped carry their momentum through the international break. Second-place Portland and fifth-place Kansas City will. 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. The Portland Thorns returned to league action at Providence Park on Friday night under clear skies and a beautiful sunset. 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. [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. Preview: OL Reign vs. Kansas City Current, Sorting out NFL Draft with bold observations, Stunning role reversal for Warriors-Kings. [73], The Thorns competed in and won the West Division of the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, advancing from the group stage to host the finals on May 8, 2021, against NJ/NY Gotham FC. Both teams have plenty of new faces and young talent to lead the group to a title. The 2022 NWSL Draft was held on December 18, 2021. Support OregonLive. The Thorns Reyna Reyes made her first professional start, playing the first half before being subbed out for Natalia Kuikka to start the second half. 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