From her range of passing to her tenacity defensively, Coffey was the definition of what a consistent player is in this league. [1] The Portland franchise is owned by Peregrine Sports LLC, which also owns the Portland Timbers. The Thorns made a number of roster moves in the offseason. The announcement came following the investigation into the head coaches conduct where she and a current Thorns player expressed feelings for each other. 5:56 pm ET, at Dunn has been building her minutes with the team over the last two months after being away on maternity leave. 6:29 pm ET, at [96], During the 2013 season, games were streamed online and broadcast on the radio on Freedom 970 AM. 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. 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. 2022 MLS. The first professional women's soccer team in Portland was started by the Portland Timbers in 2001, competing alongside teams formed by the Seattle Sounders and Vancouver Whitecaps in the USL W-League's W-1 division. Portland Thorns FC | National Women's Soccer League The NWSL has updated its Privacy Policy and Terms of Use effective February 7, 2020. Getting into space and forcing Sheridan into a save, it won't take long for Dunn to get back into the swing of things. Kickoff date. Your home for the widest selection of Thorns gear, anywhere. Houston became the first team to score at Providence Park this season. The Major League Soccer and MLS name and shield are registered trademarks of Major League Soccer, L.L.C. The match begins Saturday, Oct. 1 at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. Moultrie played well in the midfield throughout, particularly with finding seams to set up her Thorns teammates. 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 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. And like the Thorns, Houston has had a promising start to the season, earning four points in two games. In November 2014 the Thorns traded for defender Kat Williamson and midfielder McCall Zerboni. The club won the NWSL Shield in 2016[2] and a second NWSL Championship in 2017. Last updated: October 1, 2022. Providence Park. Williamson was traded to the Flash on April 5 as part of a move that granted Portland the right to midfielder Vero Boquete. Signed as a short-term goalkeeper replacement. [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. The 2022 NWSL postseason will conclude on Saturday, as Portland Thorns FC and Kansas City Current square off in the NWSL Championship. 5:18 pm ET, at 20% off. The team hired retired Thorns FC goalkeeper and Canadian international Karina LeBlanc as Gavin Wilkinson's replacement on November 2, 2021. FFC Turbine Potsdam. Aonman, who goes by Ayo, had played professionally in Germany since 2009. 5:30 pm ET, at The Portland Thorns returned to league action at Providence Park on Friday night under clear skies and a beautiful sunset. Undefeated, overpowering, and playing beautifully, the Thorns continue to roll. Paulson says . Coming Soon. His hiring had been announced during the season in May. [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. Portland acquired forward Jodie Taylor from the Washington Spirit in exchange for a 2015 second-round pick (No. Unlike many of the investigations throughout the offseason, Wilkinson self-reported herself meaning she did not violate any team or league policies. [31], On the road, Thorns FC also were an attendance draw. I think us coming back together after international break is always challenging, midfielder Sam Coffey said. Do Not Accept All Teams Full Schedule Mar 25 Morgan lifts her head up out on the wing to find the 6'1 Kornieck completely unmarked as she drifted in between defenders into open space. (MLS). Portland entered 2022 as the defending NWSL Challenge Cup champions. 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. The majority of that roster is still intact, making another deep postseason run all the more likely. 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 . 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. The Thorns then took a 4-1 finish over the KC Current on April 1 at Children's Mercy Park. 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). The 2022 NWSL Draft was held on December 18, 2021. 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. Both teams have plenty of new faces and young talent to lead the group to a title. Forward Diana Ordez had a look on goal in the 57th minute of the second half from the far side. [51], The Thorns announced that midfielder Amandine Henry and forward Nadia Nadim would not be returning to the team for the 2018 season. @Cdunn19 @ThornsFC pic.twitter.com/i7Fux7wQBi. 4:33 pm ET. Portland Thorns FC Club Fleece. Its design features the team colors of red and white "with a protective wreath of thorns surrounding a familiar, stylized rose in the center." Portland outshot the Dash 22-14, though Houston had six shots on frame and the Thorns had five. The 2022 NWSL Best XI selection earned a contract extension following the season through 2025. $90. Houston equalized in the 24th minute after forward Mara Snchez took on Portland defender Reyna Reyes one-on-one on the near side. [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. [22] The team crest was designed by artist and Timbers Army member Brent Diskin. These matches were in addition to the league's national agreements with CBS, Paramount+, and Twitch.[4]. Thorns Captain Christine Sinclair is the only player to remain from all NWSL championship appearances with Portland. 5:24 pm ET, at [10] Women's soccer was also well-supported via the University of Portland Pilots. [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. Soccer team and National Women's Soccer League franchise in Portland, Oregon. Thorns midfielder Crystal Dunn scored the game-winner in dramatic fashion during late-game stoppage time. 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. Norris may be new to the role of head coach, but he is not new to the players he will be coaching. 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). The Thorns fine form was encapsulated by a 50 rout of the Houston Dash on July 24. 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). Want more coverage of women's soccer? Portland Thorns FC 2023 Roster An updated look at the Portland Thorns FC 2023 roster. Two of the best strikers in the world in the same city. [58] On March 20, 2020, the NWSL postponed the start of the league's regular season indefinitely. 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. [3] Following the victory, the team held a victory rally in their home stadium. [40] Williamson appeared in 21 matches (20 starts) during the 2014 regular season for the Western New York Flash. "[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. Check out our NWSL hub page for more news, analysis, opinion and unique womens soccer coverage. 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. 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). [43] A standout at Oregon State, Taylor, 28, was one of the top goal scorers in the NWSL in 2014. Didn't even need to pull out the hops for that one. 7:04 pm ET, at Forward Michelle Alozie made her season debut as a second half stoppage time substitute. at 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. In the wake of the 2021 NWSL abuse scandal, Thorns FC placed general manager Gavin Wilkinson on administrative leave from his role with the Thorns, but retained him as the president and general manager of the co-owned Portland Timbers. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Support OregonLive. The Portland Thorns FC is an American professional women's soccer team based in Portland, Oregon. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Get your tickets #BAONPDX linktr.ee/thornsfc Posts Reels Videos Tagged Show More Posts from thornsfc "[73] The report further details how both Paulson and Wilkinson advised other clubs to hire Riley after his departure from the Thorns. [72], The US Soccer Federation commissioned a league-wide independent investigation into abusive behavior lead by Sally Yates. pic.twitter.com/E6x4K8FSdY. The leagues most prestigious club was just one point away from securing their third straight Shield. Portland Thorns FC receives a visit from the Houston Dash on Friday in NWSL action. By Suzette Smith October 03, 2021 at 9:36 pm PDT. 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. 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. [1][17][18] At that time it was announced by Portland Timbers' owner Merritt Paulson that the Timbers would own the team. KANSAS CITY SCORE WITHIN FOUR MINUTES. Published: Dec. 1, 2022 at 9:00 AM PST. Signed as a National Team Replacement player; extended to end of season on July 29, 2022. Smith has to foul Girma to stop the rookie from starting a Wave counter heading the other way. The Thorns head into the matchup as the top-ranked side in the league table with six points out of their first two matches of the campaign, courtesy of back-to-back wins to start the season. The team played the 2001 season in the W-League before returning to the PCSL until 2003 when the team folded. Heather Davis as the new Chief Executive Officer. Salmon had an open look on goal in the 23rd minute beating a Portland defender at the near post. The Thorns would be knocked out of the playoffs after a 10 defeat to the Chicago Red Stars. This page was last edited on 6 April 2023, at 20:35. The Thorns aren't letting San Diego get comfortable in midfield as they look to use the home pitch advantage in their favor. To have that scoreline at Kansas City come just six days after a 4-0 thumping of the Orlando Pride in the season opener should be a message to the rest of the league that Portland is the bar. Ertz expected to sign with Angel City, per reports. [2], Thorns FC continued to play and train in Providence Park, their home since the team's inaugural season in 2013. 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.. 6:19 pm ET, at CRYSTAL DUNN'S FIRST NWSL GOAL SINCE GIVING BIRTH IN MAY IS A 93' WINNER TO SEND @THORNSFC TO THE NWSL FINAL. [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. [39] The Thorns finished third in the regular season and were knocked out in the playoff semi-final by FC Kansas City. Just two out of the last five Shield winners have gone on to win the championship in the same season. 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. 10,000Congratulations, @CapriceDydasco! Five minutes left or we're getting free soccer here. Dydasco is currently in her first full season with the Dash and eighth within the league. Morgan Weaver scored the match-winning penalty. But it curled up and over the crossbar. It was quite an interesting offseason to say the least for the defending champions. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Defender Caprice Dydasco passed the 10,000-minute milestone at the 21st minute, becoming the 32nd player in league history to reach the milestone. San Deigo Wave gets on the scoreboard first. 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