That’s How it Goes in Soccer, Sometimes
The Thorns’ 2021 season ended with a whimper on Sunday with a 2–0 loss to an organized Chicago team.
A Little Worse for Wear, the Thorns Are Finally over the Finish Line
Notes on the Thorns’ 0–0 season-ending draw with the Courage.
Still a Top Pro, Angela Salem Works Toward a Coaching License
Like a number of other NWSL players, the Thorns’ stalwart No.6 is working toward a USSF B License—to complement her master’s in counseling.
Asprilla Bicycle Steals Show as Timbers Beat San Jose
An all-around solid showing from the Timbers punctuated by a once-in-a-lifetime goal.
Timbers Fall Limply in Colorado
A breakdown of the Timbers’ soft performance in Colorado.
Horan honored for 100th cap, Smith stands out in the USWNT’s 0-0 draw against Korea Republic
Smith, Horan standout in the USWNT’s scoreless draw against the Korea Republic.
Takeaways: Thorns 1, Dash 0
The Thorns clinched their second-ever Supporters Shield in a convincing win over the Dash.
Takeaways: Thorns 0, Kansas City 0
Unpacking the Thorns’ surreal 0–0 draw in Kansas City, and the events surrounding it.
Notes on a Loss
“With that type of heaviness comes the realization that things need to change.”
Statement from the Rose City Review on Paul Riley
On Thursday, The Athletic reported that former Thorns head coach Paul Riley sexually abused and coerced multiple players during his tenures with multiple professional women’s soccer teams—including his time in Portland. Sinead Farrelly and Mana Shim brought these reports to the attention of front offices, commissioners, and other league officials, but by no means are […]