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 […]
Club’s Handling of Riley Predominates as Timbers Win
The Timbers continued their winning streak on Sunday—but supporters’ anger with the club for their handling of abuse allegations against Paul Riley took center stage.
Takeaways: Thorns 1, Red Stars 2
A review of the Thorns’ disappointing loss in Chicago.
Chop Wood, Carry Water
Meghan Klingenberg says she used to be “one of the most outcome-driven athletes that you could find.” Here’s how her perspective changed—and what that says about the Thorns.