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. (MLS). 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. End-to-end action between the two sides here and nearly even in offensive stats. The 2022 Portland Thorns FC season is the team's tenth season as a professional women's soccer team. 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. 5:24 pm ET, at 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!! Salmons shot forced Bixby to make a save. 2023 ABG-SI LLC. At the end of the season, head coach Paul Riley was fired from the position. KANSAS CITY SCORE WITHIN FOUR MINUTES. 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). 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. She pulled all of the strings for Portland in the middle of the park. [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. In 2022, the Thorns competed in the cup's West Division during the group stage. 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. The Portland Thorns booked the first place in the NWSL final after a 2-1 victory over the San Diego Wave at Providence Park. Despite ending the year with the leagues highest team honor, Norris and his players will be out to come back this season to achieve the NWSLs best regular season record. Signed a three-year contract. 5:03 pm ET, at Racing Louisville FC @ Portland Thorns FC: Live Stream & on TV today . In Parsons's first season in charge, the Thorns acquired several players including French defensive midfielder Amandine Henry and Danish striker Nadia Nadim. Wilkinson took the reins from Mark Parsons, and just a year after leading the Thorns to the title, Portland will be heading into 2023 with a new manager. [88] Both uniforms feature sponsorships by Providence Health & Services and Parklane Mattresses, and are made by Nike.[88]. [48], On June 19, 2015, the Thorns made NWSL history when goalkeeper Michelle Betos headed the equalizing goal for 10-woman Portland in the 95th minute against FC Kansas City. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. [96], During the 2013 season, games were streamed online and broadcast on the radio on Freedom 970 AM. A few minutes later, Snchez connected with Ordez whose shot sailed just over the cross bar. The Thorns made a number of roster moves in the offseason. 1 option to retirement during the offseason. By Suzette Smith October 03, 2021 at 9:36 pm PDT. 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. [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. [3], On May 4, 2022, KPTV agreed to broadcast seven regular season Thorns FC matches locally via FOX 12 PLUS. A bold test. Forward Michelle Alozie made her season debut as a second half stoppage time substitute. The Thorns fine form was encapsulated by a 50 rout of the Houston Dash on July 24. [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. After her playing career, Wilkinson had been an assistant coach for the Canadian and English national teams. Crystal Dunn scores what should be the winner in the 93rd minute as again Portland were more active after a corner for another strike! The Portland defense was able to extinguish the attack. [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. As part of the National Team player allocation process, Portland received Canada Women's National Team midfielder Kaylyn Kyle and defender Rhian Wilkinson. 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). The California expansion team never fell out of playoff contention throughout a regular season that included stadium sellouts and end-of-the-year nominations for MVP (Morgan, Girma), Rookie of the Year (Girma), Defender of the Year (Girma), Coach of the Year (Stoney), and Goalkeeper of the Year (Kalien Sheridan). Updated to match(es) played on October 1, 2022. The Portland Thorns booked the first place in the NWSL final after a 2-1 victory over the San Diego Wave at Providence Park. Norris may be new to the role of head coach, but he is not new to the players he will be coaching. The 2022 NWSL Draft was held on December 18, 2021. Both teams entered halftime fairly even in offensive stats, though San Diego narrowly won the first-half battle in total shots with seven compared to six by Portland. Portland Thorns FC player and roster information. They placed first in the regular season with 41 points, winning the NWSL Shield. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Five minutes left or we're getting free soccer here. After playing 120 minutes in the quarterfinal, it was a dream start for the Wave in the semifinal as Kornieck scored in the opening ten minutes of the match. (Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images). Signed as a National Team Replacement player. But it curled up and over the crossbar. After her playing career, Wilkinson had been an assistant coach for the Canadian and English national teams. PORTLAND, Oregon - Despite an excellent effort that kept the match tied until the 84 th minute, the U.S. Under-23 Women's Youth National Team fell 4-1 to host Portland Thorns FC in the second . Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. [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. Portland acquired forward Jodie Taylor from the Washington Spirit in exchange for a 2015 second-round pick (No. Second-place Portland will host third-place San Diego at Providence Park in. Rocky Rodriguez provided the equalizer off a scattered corner kick, and the Costa Rican international utilized the space and time to get the perfect volley off. The Thorns aren't letting San Diego get comfortable in midfield as they look to use the home pitch advantage in their favor. Crystal Dunn proved to be the ideal substitution in the match after getting into the game just past the hour mark. Your home for the widest selection of Thorns gear, anywhere. 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]. [51], The Thorns announced that midfielder Amandine Henry and forward Nadia Nadim would not be returning to the team for the 2018 season. Portland Thorns FC | National Women's Soccer League The NWSL has updated its Privacy Policy and Terms of Use effective February 7, 2020. 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. pic.twitter.com/hK9cWjzMPm. Seeing their biggest rivals take another trophy away from them right at the end of the season must still be in the back of the mind of many of these players. [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. It was the return to NWSL regular-season play for both teams after an international break. [98] In 2014, Schatz returned, with former Thorns defender Marian Dougherty, who retired after the 2013 season, joining for color commentary. [46] Robbins appeared in 14 matches, recording three goals and seven assists, for Finnish club land United in 2014. 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. You can also watch the Thorns vs. Gotham match streaming live on Paramount+. 1 Color. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. at [99], In 2021, the team struck a multi-year deal with KPTV and KPDX to be its local broadcast partner.[100]. [5], The Thorns have had the highest average attendance in the league in each of their first seven seasons, and set a league attendance record of 25,218 at an August 11, 2019, match against the North Carolina Courage.[6][7]. Portland Thorns FC Club Fleece. All rights reserved (About Us). $60. 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. Smith has to foul Girma to stop the rookie from starting a Wave counter heading the other way. [25] Seattle Reign FC general manager Amy Carnell reaction to the NWSL allocation and Morgan's placement was, "I think generally speaking, I could speak for all the clubs when I say I'm extremely surprised they would place (Christine) Sinclair and (Alex) Morgan in the same city. 6:28 pm ET, at Women's Nike Dri-FIT Soccer Jersey. Apr 22. 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. Fri 10:30PM POR -200 SOCCER > PORTLAND THORNS FC NEWS NEWS SCHEDULE STANDINGS SOCIAL ROSTER VIDEOS STATS Q&A: Thorns GK Bella Bixby on. Julie Ertz landing spots: Where will USWNT star go? As the season wound down the team struggled to stay afloat during their final four games of the season going 1-2-1 and earned fifth place and a spot in the quarterfinal. Unsure if the team coming off a quarterfinal with extra time can keep up but we will see! 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. Note: Bold indicates a player still active with the team. In her two seasons with the club, Marshall, 26, appeared in a club-record 46 consecutive regular-season matches, playing 3,943 minutes. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Fans can purchase tickets to Wednesdays 712 Night match here. 6:53 pm ET, at Sandra took a look at the landscape of the league. 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Portland Thorns FC receives a visit from the Houston Dash on Friday in NWSL action. [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. [39] The Thorns finished third in the regular season and were knocked out in the playoff semi-final by FC Kansas City. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 6:17 pm ET, at Thorns FC plays in the National Women's Soccer League, the top tier of women's soccer in the United States. Ertz expected to sign with Angel City, per reports. 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. 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. I hope we matched that. Portland were on the counter but Girma won a tackle to stop them in their tracks as she continues her excellent rookie season. Including last year's Challenge Cup, Portland has won four of its six all-time meetings with Kansas City (D2-L0). That was not the only turnover that occurred off the pitch for the current titleholders. Morgan Weaver scored the match-winning penalty. Angel City FC also had success in their inaugural season and fell just short of the 2022 NWSL postseason. 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. 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. Official Facebook page of Portland Thorns FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Portland Thorns FC and San Diego Wave FC are scheduled to face off in the first of two NWSL semifinal matchups. 9:22 pm ET, at 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. 2M; Thorns manager Rihan Wilkinson shortly followed suit. All Rights Reserved. Here's everything you need to know ahead of kickoff. Phallon Tullis-Joyce nearly saves it but Alexis Loera's strike sneaks in. NWSL announce '23 games, new Challenge Cup. pic.twitter.com/E6x4K8FSdY. 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