Published: Dec. 1, 2022 at 9:00 AM PST. Portland Thorns FC. The 2022 Portland Thorns FC season is the team's tenth season as a professional women's soccer team. [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. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) The Portland Thorns Football Club has officially named their new head coach. 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. The Portland Thorns head on the road to Gotham FC for their final game of the regular season. 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. 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. 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. 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. FFC Turbine Potsdam. The final four will battle it out for a spot in the NWSL Championship on Oct. 29. With a new leader on the sidelines, Sophia Smith and the Thorns have all the tools to return to the pinnacle of the NWSL. Only two games into the season, the Thorns' have shown impressive offensive prowess so farand records are already broken. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Forward Michelle Alozie made her season debut as a second half stoppage time substitute. 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). 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 with a header in the box but she couldn't keep it down. Transferred from Manchester City for an undisclosed fee. The Portland Thorns returned to league action at Providence Park on Friday night under clear skies and a beautiful sunset. 6:35 pm ET, at [40] Williamson appeared in 21 matches (20 starts) during the 2014 regular season for the Western New York Flash. 6:01 pm ET, at 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. Kickoff date. End-to-end action between the two sides here and nearly even in offensive stats. It was the return to NWSL regular-season play for both teams after an international. 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. 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. All rights reserved (About Us). 2h been dreaming about this connection #BAONPDX 0:28 2.3K views 2 19 The Portland defense was able to extinguish the attack. 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. Portland Thorns FC. Portland defeated the Courage at Orlando City Stadium in a physical 10 match to win their second NWSL championship. 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 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. Anything is within reach for this club in both the regular season and the Challenge Cup. News never stops. [88] Both uniforms feature sponsorships by Providence Health & Services and Parklane Mattresses, and are made by Nike.[88]. 5:35 pm ET, at 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. According to the report, Wilkinson "told the Flash that Riley was 'put in a bad position by the player,' and that Wilkinson would 'hire [Riley] in a heartbeat. Alex Morgan delivered a lofty cross into the box where Kornieck slid into to open space between two defenders and head the first goal. Behind the potent Sophia Smith leading the line, the Thorns have the depth at each level to compete for the clubs third NWSL Shield. Better from Portland as things have gotten a little stale lately. 5:09 pm ET, at 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. 5:24 pm ET, at . These matches were in addition to the league's national agreements with CBS, Paramount+, and Twitch.[4]. With that,Karina LeBlanc appointed the teams former assistant coach Mike Norris as the Thorns full-time leader. The Thorns aren't letting San Diego get comfortable in midfield as they look to use the home pitch advantage in their favor. 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. 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. Signed a three-year contract. 6-keys: media/spln/soccer/nwsl/free/stories_howtowatch, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. [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. All Rights Reserved. On Friday, they were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw in front of a home crowd of 15,657 at Providence Park. @Cdunn19 @ThornsFC pic.twitter.com/i7Fux7wQBi. pic.twitter.com/E6x4K8FSdY. 6:17 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. (MLS). THORNS - PTFC Authentics Team store for Portland's beloved major league soccer teams supplying fans with apparel and memorabilia. The leagues most prestigious club was just one point away from securing their third straight Shield. Transferred from INAC Kobe for an undisclosed fee. 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 Thorns FC: The franchise is making its fourth appearance in the NWSL Championship, a record for most of any team in league history. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Considering how influential she was for Portland in 2022, there is no telling what she could do in her second campaign. The club won the NWSL Shield in 2016[2] and a second NWSL Championship in 2017. [19][22], Cindy Parlow Cone was announced as the first head coach on December 19, 2012. What a sweet strike. It's the first attempt on target from the Thorns today in their third attempt. More than a dozen players from every team Riley had coached since 2010 spoke to the publication and two named players, both former Thorns, went on the record with allegations against him. The Houston back line was tested early after a Portland counterattack three minutes into the match had the defense on its toes. Portland did not. I hope we matched that. Portland Thorns vs. Houston Dash: April 14, 2023. Big Kids' Full-Zip Hoodie. Forward Diana Ordez had a look on goal in the 57th minute of the second half from the far side. Portland Thorns FC Nwsl standings, conference rankings, updated Portland Thorns FC records and playoff standings. Support OregonLive. [23] On January 11, 2013, the league held its player allocation for the national team players, with Portland receiving seven players, including former University of Portland Pilots star Christine Sinclair. 6-keys: media/spln/soccer/reg/free/stories_live-blog, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. Event details. But the actual battle will be between the USWNT defender Naomi Girma going up against Smith. By Suzette Smith October 03, 2021 at 9:36 pm PDT. 5:14 pm ET, at Neither do we. pic.twitter.com/hK9cWjzMPm. Do Not Accept All Teams Full Schedule Mar 25 Portland's road games were witnessed by season-high attendance figures or sellout crowds, including a record-setting crowd at the Maryland SoccerPlex against the Washington Spirit on May 4. Portland Thorns FC 2020 Stadium Home. The Portland Rain were re-founded in 2009 when they joined the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL). 13 overall) and two-second-round picks in 2016. Houston Dash Add Ricky Clarke and Michael Poma to Technical Staff, Houston Dash Announces Dogtopia as Official Dog Boarding Partner. [3] In 2020, they won the Community Shield with the best record in the pandemic-shortened regular season. What you need to know about all 12 teams, Thorns, Canada star Beckie (knee) to miss WWC, NWSL player ratings for FIFA 23: USWNT stars dominate top spots, NWSL announce '23 games, new Challenge Cup, Scandal-plagued Timbers, Thorns hire new CEO, Thorns fire assistant, trainer after NWSL probe, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The Portland Thorns play at Providence Park located in the Goose Hollow neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. [43] A standout at Oregon State, Taylor, 28, was one of the top goal scorers in the NWSL in 2014. 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. [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. ET with a live broadcast on Fox 12 Plus. 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. $90. In her two seasons with the club, Marshall, 26, appeared in a club-record 46 consecutive regular-season matches, playing 3,943 minutes. Dydasco is currently in her first full season with the Dash and eighth within the league. 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. Again it's Girma as she's in a foot race with Smith. San Deigo Wave gets on the scoreboard first. 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. Morgan Weaver, Sophia Smith, Hina Sugita and Michele Vasconcelos got on the scoresheet in the dominant season-opening win at home. 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). Support OregonLive. For the first time in NWSL history, three of the four semifinalists are from the west coast. Last updated: October 1, 2022. Many teams around the league brought in someone from outside the organization. But it curled up and over the crossbar. [45] The Equatorial Guinea international was the 10th-ranked goal scorer all-time in Frauen-Bundesliga history and the 2012 African Women Footballer of the Year. The Major League Soccer and MLS name and shield are registered trademarks of Major League Soccer, L.L.C. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 1 Color. It was quite an interesting offseason to say the least for the defending champions. Be the best Portland Thorns FC fan you can be with Bleacher Report. The 2022 NWSL postseason will conclude on Saturday, as Portland Thorns FC and Kansas City Current square off in the NWSL Championship. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Racing Louisville FC. 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. I think we dominated, but we were just missing that final piece, a little bit of our bite, a little bit of our identity. Neither do we. [99], In 2021, the team struck a multi-year deal with KPTV and KPDX to be its local broadcast partner.[100]. (MLS). 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. Signed a three-year contract with one-year option. It was the return to NWSL regular-season play for both teams after an international break. Portland Thorns FC 2023 Roster An updated look at the Portland Thorns FC 2023 roster. 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 | 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. The Portland Thorns FC is an American professional women's soccer team based in Portland, Oregon. 6:19 pm ET, at Live stats: visit the NWSL' Matchcenter to track stats and scores live in-game. She's featured in 21 games, starting 19, and has five goals and four assists this season. For the Canadian legendSinclair, this could be her last season with Portland having signed just a one-year contract with the club after 2022. 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 2022 NWSL Draft was held on December 18, 2021. Portland outshot the Dash 22-14, though Houston had six shots on frame compared to five for the Thorns. 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The Portland Thorns booked the first place in the NWSL final after a 2-1 victory over the San Diego Wave at Providence Park. Paulson says . Houston equalized in the 24th minute after forward Mara Snchez took on Portland defender Reyna Reyes one-on-one on the near side. 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. More chances materialized in the second half for Smith, Weaver and others, but none turned into goals. The Thorns three attempts on target were just short of the Wave's four shots on goal. 6:53 pm ET, at Smith has to foul Girma to stop the rookie from starting a Wave counter heading the other way. Wednesdays match will be the first of four 713 Nights this season. 2022 MLS. "[73] The report further details how both Paulson and Wilkinson advised other clubs to hire Riley after his departure from the Thorns. In the first round of playoffs on August 24, the Thorns beat FC Kansas City 32 in extra time. Portland signed midfielder Sarah Robbins. [52] On January 11, 2018, the team announced a trade that would send midfielder Allie Long to the Seattle Reign. 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. After a 14-day wait, the defending NWSL champs are returning to action tonight at Providence Park, with kickoff set for 7:30pm against the Houston Dash. 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). Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. 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 Portland Thorns will try to continue their dominant start to the 2023 NWSL regular season on Friday night as they play host to the Houston Dash at Providence Park at 7:30 p.m. PT/10:30 p.m. 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. 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 [53] With Long's departure, Tobin Heath and Christine Sinclair would be the only remaining players from the first Thorns season. All rights reserved (About Us). After her playing career, Wilkinson had been an assistant coach for the Canadian and English national teams. Portland won the regular season Shield in 2021 on 44 points, and the Community Shield in a shortened 2020 campaign. This made the 21,144-capacity Providence Park the largest stadium by NWSL-specific capacity until the opening of 25,500-capacity Orlando City Stadium in 2017. Unsure if the team coming off a quarterfinal with extra time can keep up but we will see! 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. [69] Wilkinson was subsequently put on administrative leave from the Thorns, but remained manager of the MLS Portland Timbers. [22] The team crest was designed by artist and Timbers Army member Brent Diskin. Just a few months before that, Portland lost Abby Smith to the NWSLs first-ever free agency period. A few minutes later, Snchez connected with Ordez whose shot sailed just over the cross bar. 8:20 pm ET. SAN DIEGO STRIKE FIRST IN PORTLAND. This precursor to the NWSL announcement the following November was to facilitate an integrated development structure for Oregon's girls youth soccer to elite women's competition. '"[73] Paulson congratulated the Flash on hiring Riley in an email to club's President, stating "congrats on the Riley hire. Here's what you need to know. 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. We encourage you to review it carefully. Next up is OL Reign hosting the Kansas City Current to see who the other team in the final is. The team hired retired Thorns FC goalkeeper and Canadian international Karina LeBlanc as Gavin Wilkinson's replacement on November 2, 2021. Signed as a National Team Replacement player; extended to end of season on July 29, 2022. Bella Bixby, Becky Sauerbrunn, Kelli Hubly, Meghan Klingenberg, Reyna Reyes, Samantha Coffey, Olivia Moultrie, Crystal Dunn, Sophia . From her range of passing to her tenacity defensively, Coffey was the definition of what a consistent player is in this league. $71.97. 5:18 pm ET, at Thorns FC plays in the National Women's Soccer League, the top tier of women's soccer in the United States. 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 | [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. The Thorns applied strong pressure in the early phases of the second half, though San Diego was able to sustain it before getting looks in the final third towards the later stage of the half. A bold test. pic.twitter.com/2opU2X2jk6. After an intense final push, Thorns and Dash settle for 1-1 draw. It's the third time that Kornieck has scored on the Thorns this season. [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. ET with a live broadcast on Fox 12 Plus. UPDATE, 10:20 am Monday, Oct. 4: Thorns . YOU CANNOT WRITE A BETTER STORY. ', The 2023 NWSL season is here! 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. 5 goals; scored goal or assist in last 5 matches, 85% passing led league in June; 6 shots, 1 assist. Signed as a National Team Replacement player. Goalkeeper Jane Campbell and winger Maria Sanchez are early season standouts for Houston, keeping a clean sheet and scoring a goal, respectively. What she does, few in the league are able to duplicate. Salmons shot forced Bixby to make a save. ET TV: CBSSN Live stream the Portland Thorns FC vs. Houston Dash game on Fubo: Start your. Next up: The Thorns begin play in the NWSL Challenge Cup tournament, visiting San Diego Wave FC at 7 p.m. Wednesday (Paramount+). Who else but the one-two combination of Alex Morgan and Taylor Kornieck. Stadium. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. [68] A number of Portland Thorns players also released a statement calling for Thorns general manager Gavin Wilkinson to be suspended. Portland Thorns FC (@thornsfc) Instagram photos and videos thornsfc Verified Follow 5,384 posts 196K followers 141 following Portland Thorns FC League Championship (2013, 2017, 2022) Home match vs Houston Dash 4/14!! TheAttacking Third, the podcast devoted to bringing you everything you need to know from women's soccer, will have postgame coverage carried live on YouTube and on the CBS Sports App following the trophy ceremony, with Angel City defender Ali Riley featured as a special guest. Also, a logo was unveiled. [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. 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. 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