Portland Thorns FC
Portland Thorns sign Australian GK Mackenzie Arnold
The Thorns signed Arnold to a contract through the 2026 season with an option for 2027.
Izzy D’Aquila’s first regular season goal at home lifts Portland Thorns over San Diego Wave
Injuries and international duty have been hurting the Thorns, who sorely needed Friday's win.
Portland Thorns permanently acquire defender Nicole Payne
The Thorns have reached a contract agreement to keep Payne with the club though the 2025 season.
Shelby Hogan has 6 saves as Portland Thorns settle for scoreless draw
Sophia Smith appeared to score in the 21st minute for the Thorns, but she was ruled offside.
Green is Gold charity match brings together Timbers and Thorns with zaniness, brilliance
The two clubs play a mixed match to raise awareness and money for nonprofits The Nature Conservancy and Keep Oregon Green.
Soccer Made in Portland podcast: Timbers in a groove, Thorns get lost in the Current
The Portland Timbers’ turnaround is rolling along, thanks in large part to improved defense and MVP-caliber play from Evander. That and more on this week's Soccer Made in Portland.
Portland Timbers, Thorns’ ‘Green is Gold’ charity match kicks off Wednesday night
Current and former players of the Timbers and Thorns will play a special match to benefit nonprofit organizations Wednesday night at Providence Park. The match is free
Portland Thorns’ Sophia Smith, Sam Coffey named to the U.S. Women’s National Team roster for 2024 Olympics
Smith, who is tied for league lead in goals, will be competing in her first Olympics.
Portland Thorns drubbed at home by Kansas City Current
Sophia Smith’s goal in the 73rd minute is one of the few highlights for the Thorns on Sunday afternoon at Providence Park.
Bill Oram: Sophia Smith is the NWSL’s best player. Why did the league try so hard to keep her off the field?
Smith, the Thorns' star and the league's leading scorer, was at risk of missing a second game in a row due to a suspension for some playful gamesmanship. What was the NWSL thinking?
Soccer Made in Portland podcast: Wedding planning, red cards, improved defense
The Portland Thorns picked up a pair of clean sheets in a row, and are navigating some red card drama in the process. And the Timbers — four games unbeaten — are back after a break following their 0-0 draw at St. Louis.
Portland Thorns’ appeal of Sophia Smith’s red card gets very weird
An Independent Review Panel, determining the appeal was "frivolous," initially doubled Portland Thorns forward's original one-game suspension to two games and increased her fine.
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