I think we dominated, but we were just missing that final piece, a little bit of our bite, a little bit of our identity. (Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images). In a trip to the midwest on April 1, Portland buried the Kansas City Current under a Sophia Smith hat-trick. Smith dribbled into the left side of the box, then turned at the end line to pass it back to Dunn, who fired a left-footed shot high into the goal. pic.twitter.com/2opU2X2jk6. The team hired retired Thorns FC goalkeeper and Canadian international Karina LeBlanc as Gavin Wilkinson's replacement on November 2, 2021. The final four will battle it out for a spot in the NWSL Championship on Oct. 29. The club announced Rhian Wilkinson as their head coach for the 2022 season in a press. The Portland Thorns returned to league action at Providence Park on Friday night under clear skies and a beautiful sunset. 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. Be the best Portland Thorns FC fan you can be with Bleacher Report. The two teams will battle it out for a spot in the NWSL Championship. [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. 5:46 pm ET, at [3] Following the victory, the team held a victory rally in their home stadium. HIGHLIGHTS | Dash earn 1-1 draw at Providence Park. 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. [27][28] The team's first home match on April 21 provided the club its first victory, a 21 win over Seattle Reign FC. [78][79], The Thorns hired retired former club goalkeeper and Canadian international Karina LeBlanc as Gavin Wilkinson's replacement in the Thorns general manager role on November 2, 2021. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. [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. [10] Women's soccer was also well-supported via the University of Portland Pilots. Soccer team and National Women's Soccer League franchise in Portland, Oregon. Tickets: Still need tickets? 6:01 pm ET, at Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. The Portland Thorns FC is an American professional women's soccer team based in Portland, Oregon. Wilkinson had also played on the Canadian national team as a teammate of LeBlanc and longtime Thorns FC and Canadian team captain Christine Sinclair. 9:22 pm ET, at Don't miss the thrilling matchup between the Portland Thorns and the Houston Dash on Friday in NWSL regular season action. Dunn has been building her minutes with the team over the last two months after being away on maternity leave. . 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. With a new leader on the sidelines, Sophia Smith and the Thorns have all the tools to return to the pinnacle of the NWSL. 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). [75], The Thorns clinched their second NWSL Shield on October 17, earning a first-round bye to the 2021 NWSL playoffs,[76] but lost in the semi-finals to the Chicago Red Stars. His hiring had been announced during the season in May. Thorns coach Mike Norris said his team pushed well in the second half and probably did enough to win. 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. The team now holds the NWSL record for most games scoring four or more goals, accomplishing this feat 22 times. 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. And like the Thorns, Houston has had a promising start to the season, earning four points in two games. 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. $90. Last updated: October 1, 2022. The Houston back line was tested early after a Portland counterattack three minutes into the match had the defense on its toes. 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[69] Wilkinson was subsequently put on administrative leave from the Thorns, but remained manager of the MLS Portland Timbers. Better from Portland as things have gotten a little stale lately. National Team Replacement player contracts expired. Snchez and Ordez nearly connected for a goal in the 19th minute of the match after Snchez crossed into the center of the box. 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. Racing Louisville FC. Houston became the first team to score at Providence Park this season. [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. 6:28 pm ET, at I think we just fell a little bit short and lacked a little bit of quality in the final third.. [1][17][18] At that time it was announced by Portland Timbers' owner Merritt Paulson that the Timbers would own the team. Portland also hosted the friendly tournament. End-to-end action between the two sides here and nearly even in offensive stats. Thorns midfielder Crystal Dunn scored the game-winner in dramatic fashion during late-game stoppage time. Snchez was able to find space and snuck the ball into the far corner of the goal to even the match. [26] This reunited Sinclair and Morgan as club mates since winning the regular season and championship title with the Western New York Flash in Women's Professional Soccer's final season. Sandra took a look at the landscape of the league. National Womens Soccer League. The Major League Soccer and MLS name and shield are registered trademarks of Major League Soccer, L.L.C. The Thorns would be knocked out of the playoffs after a 10 defeat to the Chicago Red Stars. Portland Thorns FC. If it was not for Naomi Girmas sensational year in the backline, the Rookie of the Year would have surely gone to the Thorns Sam Coffey. The Thorns three attempts on target were just short of the Wave's four shots on goal. 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. After a 1455 league record for 47 points and a second-place finish, the Thorns defeated the Orlando Pride 41 in a playoff semi-final. 6:34 pm ET, at [38] On the day of the draft, the Thorns traded Christen Westphal and Amirah Ali to San Diego Wave FC in exchange for $50,000 in allocation money, but the Thorns did not officially acquire draft immunity from San Diego.[39]. The 2022 Portland Thorns FC season is the team's tenth season as a professional women's soccer team. Wilkinson had also played on the Canadian national team as a teammate of LeBlanc and longtime Thorns FC and Canadian team captain Christine Sinclair. The 2022 NWSL Draft was held on December 18, 2021. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Taylor Kornieck with the bullet header off Alex Morgan's beautiful cross. 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. Only two games into the season, the Thorns' have shown impressive offensive prowess so farand records are already broken. 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. CRYSTAL DUNN'S FIRST NWSL GOAL SINCE GIVING BIRTH IN MAY IS A 93' WINNER TO SEND @THORNSFC TO THE NWSL FINAL. Smith doesn't miss many but she couldn't get the shot off in time and Sheridan was quick to scramble out and take care ofthe danger. [91] Providence Park was the third-largest stadium in the NWSL, after the Boston Breakers' Harvard Stadium and the 2014 expansion Houston Dash's BBVA Compass Stadium. 5:42 pm ET, at LINE-UPS. Five minutes left or we're getting free soccer here. Transferred from INAC Kobe for an undisclosed fee. In her two seasons with the club, Marshall, 26, appeared in a club-record 46 consecutive regular-season matches, playing 3,943 minutes. It has been all Portland to close things up but the Wave are content to defend and see this into extra time. Portland outshot the Dash 22-14, though Houston had six shots on frame compared to five for the Thorns. Second-place Portland will host third-place San Diego at Providence Park in. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Three attempts on target by the Thorns is one short of four by the Wave, who excited the first half with a good sequence inside the box. "[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 Portland Rain were re-founded in 2009 when they joined the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL). Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. They placed first in the regular season with 41 points, winning the NWSL Shield. Houston equalized in the 24th minute after forward Mara Snchez took on Portland defender Reyna Reyes one-on-one on the near side. [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. 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. 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]. As of April 2017, Thorns games are streamed exclusively by Go90 for American audiences and via the NWSL website for international viewers. 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). 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). 1 Color. (MLS). [19][20][21] Both the name and logo were intended to invoke Portland's nickname of the Rose City. Quick links Search FAQ Shipping & Processing Information Returns & Exchanges Information Store Pickup Customer Service Clean Sheet Carbon Offset Program Privacy Policy Portland Thorns: Look Hina Sugita to have a vital role in playmaking for the Thorns. ET with a live broadcast on Fox 12 Plus. [51], The Thorns announced that midfielder Amandine Henry and forward Nadia Nadim would not be returning to the team for the 2018 season. 6:19 pm ET, at Signed a three-year contract with one-year option. The Thorns made a number of roster moves in the offseason. 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. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. 1 option to retirement during the offseason. 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. Morgan Weaver, Sophia Smith, Hina Sugita and Michele Vasconcelos got on the scoresheet in the dominant season-opening win at home. Published: Dec. 1, 2022 at 9:00 AM PST. All Rights Reserved. The Current is the first team to reach the NWSL Championship after collecting fewer than six points from the first five games of the season. Defensively, Houston is tied with Portland and OL Reign for the fewest goals allowed (1). Second-place Portland and fifth-place Kansas City will. 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. From her range of passing to her tenacity defensively, Coffey was the definition of what a consistent player is in this league. [53] With Long's departure, Tobin Heath and Christine Sinclair would be the only remaining players from the first Thorns season. [36], On December 8, 2021, the Thorns traded Simone Charley and Tyler Lussi to Angel City FC in exchange for $100,000 in allocation money, a 2022 NWSL Draft natural second-round pick, and immunity from Angel City in the expansion draft. "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. Anything is within reach for this club in both the regular season and the Challenge Cup. 7:09 pm ET, at All statistics correct as of September 25, 2022. 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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. The Portland Thorns head on the road to Gotham FC for their final game of the regular season. It's Portland's worst nightmare as Kornieck opens the scoring following a great assist from Morgan. Wednesdays match will be the first of four 713 Nights this season. Second-place Portland and fifth-place Kansas City will meet on neutral ground at Audi Field in Washington D.C. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) The Portland Thorns Football Club has officially named their new head coach. San Diego Wave starters: Sheridan, Riehl, Girma, Westphal, Van Edmond, McNabb, Briede, Korneick, Jakobsson, Shaw, Morgan, Reserves: Taylor, Doniak, Ali, Turnbow, Gyau, Pogarch, Shimmer, Altschuld, Telford, Suited up for the semis.Today's #WaveFC starting XI, presented by @Gatorade. Smith signed a contract with Gotham FC through the 2025 campaign as the New York side adds goalkeeper depth to a room that lost its No. San Deigo Wave gets on the scoreboard first. B/R Football (@brfootball) October 27, 2022. Two of the best strikers in the world in the same city. San Diego Wave: Emily Van Egmond had a massive match for the team during their semifinal and will need another big game for the Wave in Portland. [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. Portland Thorns FC: The franchise is making its fourth appearance in the NWSL Championship, a record for most of any team in league history. Phallon Tullis-Joyce nearly saves it but Alexis Loera's strike sneaks in. This page was last edited on 6 April 2023, at 20:35. SAN DIEGO STRIKE FIRST IN PORTLAND. And this match will be the first encounter between new head coaches Sam Laity and Mike Norris. 6:57 pm ET, at 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 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. Portland took the lead in the ninth minute of the match after midfielder Crystal Dunn scored her second goal of the season.. PTFCMap.com: Your digital guide for getting to, from and around the stadium and everything else you need on matchday. The match begins Saturday, Oct. 1 at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. 4:45 pm ET, at The majority of that roster is still intact, making another deep postseason run all the more likely. 8:15 pm ET, at Away team. Coming Soon. Short-term goalkeeper replacement contract expired. [46] Robbins appeared in 14 matches, recording three goals and seven assists, for Finnish club land United in 2014. [68] A number of Portland Thorns players also released a statement calling for Thorns general manager Gavin Wilkinson to be suspended. Women's Nike Dri-FIT Soccer Jersey. 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. pic.twitter.com/E6x4K8FSdY. pic.twitter.com/hK9cWjzMPm. 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 acquired forward Jodie Taylor from the Washington Spirit in exchange for a 2015 second-round pick (No. Crystal Dunn scores what should be the winner in the 93rd minute as again Portland were more active after a corner for another strike! Portland did not. [37] Goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc was traded to the Chicago Red Stars and was replaced with 2013 FIFA World Player of the Year recipient Nadine Angerer. Pick: Portland Thorns FC 2, Kansas City Current 1. In Parsons's first season in charge, the Thorns acquired several players including French defensive midfielder Amandine Henry and Danish striker Nadia Nadim. 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[18] The team name was announced on December 13, 2012 as the Portland Thorns FC. pic.twitter.com/mK4NVIPDOt. Portland Thorns FC 2023 Roster An updated look at the Portland Thorns FC 2023 roster. Portland hasn't defeated Houston on home soil since September 2019. After her playing career, Wilkinson had been an assistant coach for the Canadian and English national teams. 6:43 pm ET, at 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. One of the most influential pieces to the run to the championship,Yazmeen Ryan was dealt in a three-team dealthat sent the No. In just her first professional season in the NWSL, she established herself as one of the leagues most elite defensive midfielders. 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. The Nigerian international made 10 appearances last season for the Dash, scoring two goals. Sorting out NFL Draft with bold observations, Stunning role reversal for Warriors-Kings. $60. 5:08 pm ET, 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. [19][22], Cindy Parlow Cone was announced as the first head coach on December 19, 2012. Portland Thorns FC | National Women's Soccer League The NWSL has updated its Privacy Policy and Terms of Use effective February 7, 2020. Rights acquired in a trade with. Postgame: Subscribe to the Portland Thorns on YouTube for full highlights, goal clips, and more. Their success is built on a balance attack which will be key in the match, as Portland will have to figure out a way to cope with the fact that 22 Current goals this year have been spread across three players in Kristen Hamilton (7), CeCe Kizer (7), and Lo'eau LaBonta (8). 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. Check out our NWSL hub page for more news, analysis, opinion and unique womens soccer coverage. [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. [44] Marshall retired after playing four professional seasons, including the last two with the Thorns. It's going to be quite a match in Portland! The Major League Soccer and MLS name and shield are registered trademarks of Major League Soccer, L.L.C. Soon after, a Smith shot that was saved by Houston goalkeeper Jane Campbell wound up at the feet of Dunn, who fired a rocket from just inside the 18-yard box. Jerseys, scarves, hats and more. The match can't continue at this pace as someone needs to take control in midfield. 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 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. 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. 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. Dydasco is currently in her first full season with the Dash and eighth within the league. On Friday, they were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw in front of a home crowd of 15,657 at Providence Park. Portland entered 2022 as the defending NWSL Shield champions of the 2021 National Women's Soccer League season. Forward Diana Ordez had a look on goal in the 57th minute of the second half from the far side. In its inaugural season, the Portland Thorns FC placed third during the regular season and, in the playoffs, won the first NWSL championship. The Thorns then took a 4-1 finish over the KC Current on April 1 at Children's Mercy Park. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 2h been dreaming about this connection #BAONPDX 0:28 2.3K views 2 19 [35], After the end of the season, Cindy Parlow Cone resigned as head coach on December 5, 2013. 1 Color. 5:18 pm ET, at 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. 7:04 pm ET, at Signed a three-year contract. But Weavers right-footed shot sailed wide of the goal, another missed opportunity. 5:24 pm ET, at Your home for the widest selection of Thorns gear, anywhere. In 2022, the Thorns competed in the cup's West Division during the group stage. Dunn is one of five NWSL players who has scored in two different NWSL Championship games but would be the first to score in three if she pulls it off. 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. Thorns manager Rihan Wilkinson shortly followed suit. [56] Beginning the month of September at the top of the table and contenders for the NWSL Shield, the team entered what would be the worst run of form since Mark Parsons was named head coach. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Portland hasn't defeated Houston on home soil since September 2019. [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. Thorns Captain Christine Sinclair is the only player to remain from all NWSL championship appearances with Portland. Administrative leave from the Washington Spirit in exchange for a spot in the.... 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