So, What’s Up With the Thorns’ Defense?
Jaiden makes the case for why the Thorns should play a five-back.
Takeaways: Portland Timbers 0, San Jose Earthquakes 0
Right now the Timbers are in the ninth position of the table, barely hanging on the last playoff spot.
Olivia Moultrie’s Time is Coming
Moultrie might be the youngest Thorn by a long shot, but her soccer IQ is beyond her 17 years.
Takeaways: Portland Timbers 1, FC Dallas 0
Portland needed three points, badly.
Takeaways: Portland Timbers 0, Seattle Sounders 0
As much as both teams tried, the match was truly disappointing, and neither club looked good in the final third.
On Mindset and Motherhood
“I think we’re seeing things Murph could do last year,” Thorns head coach Mike Norris says. “We just didn’t see a confident Murph last year.”
Takeaways: Portland Timbers 1, Sporting KC 4
The Timbers don’t have the luxury to dwell too much on this result.
Takeaways: Thorns 4, Chicago 0
The game provided the mental reset that Portland so desperately needed and reminded them of the importance of playing with joy.
Takeaways: Portland Timbers 0, Minnesota United 1
Portland’s offense is hot and cold, while their backline continues to put in their best performances. If these could sync up, we could see this season’s outlook change quickly.
Takeaways: Portland Timbers 0, Real Salt Lake 0
“We could’ve won this game,” said Timbers goalkeeper Aljaz Ivačič, “so we need to work now and look forward to the next one.”