Thorns.

The Olympic break can’t come soon enough for this team.

What interim head coach Rob Gale got right and what he got wrong in the Thorns’ loss to Orlando.

It’s not a secret that Sophia Smith has figured out how to unlock every team’s defense and can score with either foot, from any angle, and from any distance. 

Some notes on Portland’s first two games under interim head coach Rob Gale.

Some notes about losing to North Carolina and wanting to be better.

“I don’t think I could have asked for any more in terms of trying to win the game,” Thorns head coach Mike Norris said.

Five positive notes from the Thorns’ 2024 season opener.

A look at what Portland’s 2024 draft picks bring to the fold.

Phuoc’s rundown of this year’s Providence Park menu.

Some notes on Emily Menges’ 10 years as a Portland Thorn.

Some takeaways from Portland’s 2023 season and some quotes from the Mountain Goats.

There aren’t any excuses for the way the Thorns played on Sunday afternoon.

Jaiden takes a look at the Thorns’s distribution of minutes across the 2023 season.

The Danish international looks to be a talented addition to the Thorns, but where does she fit into the team?

Some notes on Portland’s 2-0 victory over OL Reign, Megan Rapinoe, and Morgan Weaver.

“We’re probably our own worst enemy,” defender Meghan Klingenberg said after the game.

Jaiden takes a look at the Thorns’ biggest goals going into the final stretch of the season.

Give rotation players experience, rest key players, or win the Challenge Cup? It was a million-dollar question for Coach Mike Norris. 

This week, we got our first glimpse at what the Thorns will be like during this next stretch of games.

Phuoc chats with Sam Coffey about soccer and exploring Portland.

Jaiden makes the case for why the Thorns should play a five-back.

Moultrie might be the youngest Thorn by a long shot, but her soccer IQ is beyond her 17 years.

“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.”

The game provided the mental reset that Portland so desperately needed and reminded them of the importance of playing with joy. 

“We’re still early enough in the season where we know that it’s just these growing pains that we’re going to go through,” Crystal Dunn said after the match.

Phuoc chats with Reyna Reyes about food and FIFA.

A celebration of miss Annabella Bixby, among other things.

The largest reason the Thorns nearly threatened their dominant 2-0 first half lead was due to the sheer number of minutes that this roster has played recently.

The Thorns opened the 2023 Challenge Cup with a loss to San Diego. Here’s what we learned about three players from the match.

Reyna Reyes made her first professional start for the Thorns last weekend.

“Soph is just out there doing Soph things,” Crystal Dunn said after the game.

Melina breaks down the Thorns’ successes on the field last year—and how that can translate into this season.

Jaiden brings us their takeaways from Wednesday night’s preseason match.

(Sorry to the Sinc fans.)

“Honestly, I didn’t even [know],” Kelli Hubly says of being named to the NWSL Second XI in 2022. “I skipped over the email because it wasn’t even a thought in my head.”

After a breakout rookie season for the Thorns, Sam Coffey has high hopes for 2023.

The Portland Thorns’ first day of the new year started differently than the eleven other professional teams. The league (there is still no official statement from the club itself) broke the news that Head Athletic Trainer Pierre Soubrier and Assistant Coach Sophie Clough were fired as the result of two independent investigations into their conduct at the conclusion of the 2022 season. 

Newly appointed Thorns head coach Mike Norris had his first big test of the 2023 season at the NWSL draft on Thursday night in Philadelphia.

The Thorns cruised to victory in the 2022 NWSL Championship. Here’s what it means.

Jaiden takes a look at the amount of fouls that Sophia Smith receives and their lack of calls, and how that impacts the sport.

Jaiden takes a look at the Thorns’ recent loss to San Diego.

Women’s soccer is producing some of the best athletes in the world alongside some of the highest quality games—and we are able to see them live and in person in Providence Park. On Wednesday, Lyon and Chelsea, the runner-up of France and champions of England face off against one another, immediately followed by the Thorns… Read more: Women’s International Champion’s Cup 2022 Preview

Jaiden recaps another dominant performance for the Thorns.

Jaiden takes a look at the Thorns’ thunderous 6-0 victory over Orlando Pride

Jaiden recaps the Thorns’ 2-2 draw with the Red Stars and things bigger than soccer.

Matt brings us photos from the Timbers’ and Thorns’ clash between Team Blue and Team Yellow to help Ukraine.

Photographer Matthew Wolfe brings us a photo gallery from Portland’s 3-0 over Los Angeles the first time Portland took on Angel City.

Jaiden recaps the Thorns’ 1-0 loss to Angel City and looks at where it leaves the team.

Leo recaps the Thorns’s 3-2 win over San Diego.

Jaiden breaks down the Thorns’s goals from Wednesday night.