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. 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. [18] The team name was announced on December 13, 2012 as the Portland Thorns FC. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. [3] Following the victory, the team held a victory rally in their home stadium. 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. [8][9] In Portland the team was christened the Portland Rain and played the 2000 season in the Pacific Coast Soccer League (PCSL). 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 A week later they beat the Western New York Flash 20 in the championship game to become the first NWSL Champions. 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. The Portland Thorns head on the road to Gotham FC for their final game of the regular season. Angel City FC also had success in their inaugural season and fell just short of the 2022 NWSL postseason. Kickoff date. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Portland Thorns Most Important Player: Midfielder, Sam Coffey If it was not for Naomi Girma's sensational year in the backline, the Rookie of the Year would have surely gone to the Thorns'. [22] The team crest was designed by artist and Timbers Army member Brent Diskin. 6:36 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 Thorns fine form was encapsulated by a 50 rout of the Houston Dash on July 24. No one wants to hold possession right now as Rodrguez coughed up the ball to Alex Morgan but the Golden Boot winner couldn't get a shot off. 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. 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). $71.97. 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. Only two games into the season, the Thorns' have shown impressive offensive prowess so farand records are already broken. Keep up with the latest storylines, expert analysis, highlights, scores and more. Portland acquired forward Jodie Taylor from the Washington Spirit in exchange for a 2015 second-round pick (No. Postgame: Subscribe to the Portland Thorns on YouTube for full highlights, goal clips, and more. 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). Coming Soon. 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. We encourage you to review it carefully. Thorns FC plays in the National Women's Soccer League, the top tier of women's soccer in the United States. [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. 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. [98] In 2014, Schatz returned, with former Thorns defender Marian Dougherty, who retired after the 2013 season, joining for color commentary. Smith has to foul Girma to stop the rookie from starting a Wave counter heading the other way. More chances materialized in the second half for Smith, Weaver and others, but none turned into goals. [83] The next day, Rhian Wilkinson resigned as coach,[84] after reports that she may have become romantically involved with a player. The club made history throughout its inaugural season and fell just short of making an appearance in the NWSL Championship final. [74], The Thorns qualified for the 2021 Women's International Champions Cup as champions of the 2020 Fall Series, and won the tournament by defeating three-time finalists and defending champions Olympique Lyon 10. [96], During the 2013 season, games were streamed online and broadcast on the radio on Freedom 970 AM. 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. It's Portland's worst nightmare as Kornieck opens the scoring following a great assist from Morgan. 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. 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. 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. [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. Note: Bold indicates a player still active with the team. Aonman, who goes by Ayo, had played professionally in Germany since 2009. Enjoy tickets to all 2023 home matches plus the perks of a Thorns Annual Membership. What she does, few in the league are able to duplicate. I think their intent was to come here to spoil us a little bit and get in our face physical, Norris said. 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. The moment epitomized the match for the Thorns, who had plenty of chances but couldnt pile up the goals like they had in their first two matches of the season when they outscored opponents 8-1. 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. At the end of the season, head coach Paul Riley was fired from the position. 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. Two broken corners led to two goals and the Thorns did just enough. Julie Ertz landing spots: Where will USWNT star go? Wilkinson had also played on the Canadian national team as a teammate of LeBlanc and longtime Thorns FC and Canadian team captain Christine Sinclair. 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. 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. Salmons shot forced Bixby to make a save. San Deigo leads in total shots with seven compared to six by Portland. [82], On December1, 2022, Merritt Paulson announced that he was selling the team. 6:17 pm ET, at Founded 2012 Address 1844 South West Morrison 97205 Portland, Oregon Country USA Phone +1 (503) 553 5400 Fax +1 (503) 553 5405 . San Deigo Wave gets on the scoreboard first. 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. 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. They placed first in the regular season with 41 points, winning the NWSL Shield. UPDATE, 10:20 am Monday, Oct. 4: Thorns . 2023 ABG-SI LLC. Transferred from INAC Kobe for an undisclosed fee. ET with a live broadcast on Fox 12 Plus. Portland defeated the Courage at Orlando City Stadium in a physical 10 match to win their second NWSL championship. 3 seed in the NWSL playoffs. [3] In 2020, they won the Community Shield with the best record in the pandemic-shortened regular season. Two of the teams are actually recent expansion sides. On Friday, they were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw in front of a home crowd of 15,657 at Providence Park. [49], On October 5, former Washington Spirit head coach Mark Parsons took over as head coach for 2016.[50]. 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. [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. 5:56 pm ET, at $60. Defensively, Houston is tied with Portland and OL Reign for the . 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. But Weavers right-footed shot sailed wide of the goal, another missed opportunity. In November 2014 the Thorns traded for defender Kat Williamson and midfielder McCall Zerboni. [80][81], Following Mark Parsons's exit, the Thorns hired one of the club's former players from Paul Riley's tenure, Rhian Wilkinson, as his replacement. KANSAS CITY SCORE WITHIN FOUR MINUTES. [14][15][16], The formation of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) was announced on November 21, 2012, with Portland selected as a host for one of the eight teams. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. Her shot was handled by the Portland goalkeeper to keep the score level. All Rights Reserved. Ertz expected to sign with Angel City, per reports. With all of the chaos off the pitch, Portland still possesses one of the most talented rosters the NWSL has to offer. Crystal Dunn scored the first one in the third minute of the match, which complemented Smith's hat trick in Kansas City. The Thorns three attempts on target were just short of the Wave's four shots on goal. The future looks bright for the young franchise with both veteran leadership and young talent in place. 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. 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. 4:33 pm ET. Thorns coach Mike Norris said his team pushed well in the second half and probably did enough to win. The narrow margins between the two teams set up a "who will crack first" scenario between Wilkinson and Stoney for the second half. [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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Morgan Weaver scored the match-winning goal in regulation. CRYSTAL DUNN'S FIRST NWSL GOAL SINCE GIVING BIRTH IN MAY IS A 93' WINNER TO SEND @THORNSFC TO THE NWSL FINAL. Even with these two losses, and all of the noise off the pitch, Portland is still the defending champions. Second-place Portland and fifth-place Kansas City will meet on neutral ground at Audi Field in Washington D.C. 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. 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. B/R Football (@brfootball) October 27, 2022. [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. While the Wave struck first as Taylor Kornieck was left unmarked in. [35], After the end of the season, Cindy Parlow Cone resigned as head coach on December 5, 2013. Portland Thorns FC. Portland Thorns FC receives a visit from the Houston Dash on Friday in NWSL action. 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. [99], In 2021, the team struck a multi-year deal with KPTV and KPDX to be its local broadcast partner.[100]. They arrive thanks to a 2-1 win over San Diego Wave FC in the semifinal to punch their ticket to the final. 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. Thorns FC plays in the National Women's Soccer League, the top tier of women's soccer in the United States. 5:29 pm ET, at [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. Crystal Dunn enters for goalscorer Raquel Rodrguez to provide fresh legs. 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. 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. That alone could help with the transition for these players as they seek to adapt to the kind of play Norris wants to pursue as the leader in the dressing room. The 2022 NWSL Best XI selection earned a contract extension following the season through 2025. 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. Second-place Portland and fifth-place Kansas City will. [97] Long-time Portland-area sports reporter and broadcaster Ann Schatz was announced as the play-by-play broadcaster, while Angela Harrison, an All-American goalkeeper with the Portland Pilots, was the color analyst. I agree to receive the "Golazo Starting XI Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. National Womens Soccer League. [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. Also, a logo was unveiled. The team played the 2001 season in the W-League before returning to the PCSL until 2003 when the team folded. Won the Community Shield with the permission of their owners the defending champions expansion.! 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