In November 2014 the Thorns traded for defender Kat Williamson and midfielder McCall Zerboni. But it curled up and over the crossbar. San Diego Wave starters: Sheridan, Riehl, Girma, Westphal, Van Edmond, McNabb, Briede, Korneick, Jakobsson, Shaw, Morgan, Reserves: Taylor, Doniak, Ali, Turnbow, Gyau, Pogarch, Shimmer, Altschuld, Telford, Suited up for the semis.Today's #WaveFC starting XI, presented by @Gatorade. At the end of the season, head coach Paul Riley was fired from the position. Here's everything you need to know ahead of kickoff. 8:20 pm ET. 10,000Congratulations, @CapriceDydasco! Portland Thorns FC Club Fleece. Portland entered 2022 as the defending NWSL Shield champions of the 2021 National Women's Soccer League season. Still can't believe this happened. Considering the improvements that many of the clubs around the rest of the NWSL, it is going to be a tall task. All rights reserved (About Us). Offically past the hour mark and Wave head coach Casey Stoney was the first to crack and make adjustments. This page was last edited on 6 April 2023, at 20:35. 5 overall selection in the 2023 draft, a 2024 second-round pick, and $200,000 in allocation money to Portland from its California rivals, Angel City FC. Defensively, Houston is tied with Portland and OL Reign for the . Apr 22. [83] The next day, Rhian Wilkinson resigned as coach,[84] after reports that she may have become romantically involved with a player. Including last year's Challenge Cup, Portland has won four of its six all-time meetings with Kansas City (D2-L0). [53] With Long's departure, Tobin Heath and Christine Sinclair would be the only remaining players from the first Thorns season. The only question is if they can sustain the same type of consistency and quality under Norris as they did with Wilkinson at the helm. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The Houston back line was tested early after a Portland counterattack three minutes into the match had the defense on its toes. 5:35 pm ET, at It's the first attempt on target from the Thorns today in their third attempt. San Diego may need to soak up pressure and try and hit them on the counter and set pieces will likely be key in this match as if Portland can continue the dominance in possession, there will be plenty of corner kicks. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. All Rights Reserved. 6:01 pm ET, at National Team Replacement player contracts expired. The final four will battle it out for a spot in the NWSL Championship on Oct. 29. Note: Bold indicates a player still active with the team. Netherlands women's national football team, National Women's Soccer League Broadcasting, List of top-division football clubs in CONCACAF countries, List of professional sports teams in the United States and Canada, "U.S. Soccer to announce new women's professional league today", "Portland Thorns earn NWSL Shield after 31 win at Sky Blue FC", "Portland Thorns Beat the Courage to Win a 2nd N.W.S.L. [52] On January 11, 2018, the team announced a trade that would send midfielder Allie Long to the Seattle Reign. . 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. 5:42 pm ET, at Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Smith dribbled into the left side of the box, then turned at the end line to pass it back to Dunn, who fired a left-footed shot high into the goal. If it was not for Naomi Girmas sensational year in the backline, the Rookie of the Year would have surely gone to the Thorns Sam Coffey. Pick: Portland Thorns FC 2, Kansas City Current 1. [37], The Thorns protected nine players, and San Diego selected none of the unprotected players. [citation needed]. The 2022 NWSL Draft was held on December 18, 2021. The match begins Saturday, Oct. 1 at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. 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. The Thorns would lose a lopsided 30 to the Courage, who became the first team to win the NWSL Shield and the NWSL Playoffs in the same season. [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. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Portland hasn't defeated Houston on home soil since September 2019. The leagues most prestigious club was just one point away from securing their third straight Shield. In the wake of the 2021 NWSL abuse scandal, Thorns FC placed general manager Gavin Wilkinson on administrative leave from his role with the Thorns, but retained him as the president and general manager of the co-owned Portland Timbers. PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Merritt Paulson has decided to sell the Portland Thorns Football Club, but maintain ownership of the Portland Timbers. [8][9] In Portland the team was christened the Portland Rain and played the 2000 season in the Pacific Coast Soccer League (PCSL). A subscription not only gives you access to all the soccer you could want but also the NFL on CBS, and countless movies, shows and original content. [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. [97] Long-time Portland-area sports reporter and broadcaster Ann Schatz was announced as the play-by-play broadcaster, while Angela Harrison, an All-American goalkeeper with the Portland Pilots, was the color analyst. The majority of that roster is still intact, making another deep postseason run all the more likely. Portland Thorns FC 2023 Roster An updated look at the Portland Thorns FC 2023 roster. As part of the National Team player allocation process, Portland received Canada Women's National Team midfielder Kaylyn Kyle and defender Rhian Wilkinson. [45] The Equatorial Guinea international was the 10th-ranked goal scorer all-time in Frauen-Bundesliga history and the 2012 African Women Footballer of the Year. (MLS). The Houston Dash remain unbeaten to earn a crucial point on the road against the reigning NWSL Champion, Portland Thorns, on Friday night. This page is not available in other languages. Away team. National Womens Soccer League. Signed as a National Team Replacement player. 6:19 pm ET, at Postgame: Subscribe to the Portland Thorns on YouTube for full highlights, goal clips, and more. Providence Park. The Thorns would finish with a regular season record of 1266 and match their second-place finish from the previous season. 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. The Nigerian international made 10 appearances last season for the Dash, scoring two goals. For details of former players, see Category:Portland Thorns FC players and List of Portland Thorns FC players. Thorns FC plays in the National Women's Soccer League, the top tier of women's soccer in the United States. [38] A new NWSL attendance record of 19,123 was set at Providence Park on August 3 in a game between Portland and Houston, breaking the previous record of 17,619 set in the same stadium in 2013. What she does, few in the league are able to duplicate. The Portland Thorns booked the first place in the NWSL final after a 2-1 victory over the San Diego Wave at Providence Park. Behind the potent Sophia Smith leading the line, the Thorns have the depth at each level to compete for the clubs third NWSL Shield. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. How to WatchPortland Thorns FC vs. Houston DashToday: Live stream thePortland Thorns FC vs. Houston Dashgame on Fubo: Start your free trial today! Defenders (4):Crystal Dunn,Becky Sauerbrunn,Kelli Hubly,Natalia Kuikka, Midfielders (5):Raquel Rodrguez, Sam Coffey,Hina Sugita, Morgan Weaver,Christine Sinclair. Worrying times for San Diego as Morgan is with the trainer after going in on a challenge on Sauerbrunn. Snchez and Ordez nearly connected for a goal in the 19th minute of the match after Snchez crossed into the center of the box. NWSL player ratings for FIFA 23: USWNT stars dominate top spots. It's going to be quite a match in Portland! Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Sophia Smith tied the Thorns' single-game shot record with 11 shots against Kansas City Current in their last game. What you need to know about all 12 teams, Thorns, Canada star Beckie (knee) to miss WWC, NWSL player ratings for FIFA 23: USWNT stars dominate top spots, NWSL announce '23 games, new Challenge Cup, Scandal-plagued Timbers, Thorns hire new CEO, Thorns fire assistant, trainer after NWSL probe, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 5:29 pm ET, at [46] Robbins appeared in 14 matches, recording three goals and seven assists, for Finnish club land United in 2014. Considering how influential she was for Portland in 2022, there is no telling what she could do in her second campaign. Wednesdays match will be the first of four 713 Nights this season. Established in 2012, the team began play in 2013 in the then-eight-team National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), which receives support from the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). [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. Match: United States Under-23 Women's Youth National Team vs. Portland Thorns FC Date: March 8, 2022 Competition: Thorns Preseason Tournament Venue: Providence Park; Portland, Oregon. Kansas City defeated Houston Dash 2-1 in the NWSL quarterfinals and then went on to eliminate NWSL Shield winners OL Reign in the semifinals. Houston equalized in the 24th minute after forward Mara Snchez took on Portland defender Reyna Reyes one-on-one on the near side. ODDS: Portland Thorns (-260) | Draw (+370) | Gotham FC (+700), What: Portland Thorns FC face Gotham FC in a 2022 NWSL regular season matchup, When: 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. Thorns Captain Christine Sinclair is the only player to remain from all NWSL championship appearances with Portland. 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. Again it's Girma as she's in a foot race with Smith. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Coming Soon. [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]. She's featured in 21 games, starting 19, and has five goals and four assists this season. Portland Thorns FC Nwsl standings, conference rankings, updated Portland Thorns FC records and playoff standings. Smith doesn't miss many but she couldn't get the shot off in time and Sheridan was quick to scramble out and take care ofthe danger. Crystal Dunn proved to be the ideal substitution in the match after getting into the game just past the hour mark. Portland Thorns FC 2022 Stadium Away. Signed as a National Team Replacement player; extended to end of season on July 29, 2022. I hope we matched that. [88] Both uniforms feature sponsorships by Providence Health & Services and Parklane Mattresses, and are made by Nike.[88]. 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. Your home for the widest selection of Thorns gear, anywhere. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. I think us coming back together after international break is always challenging, midfielder Sam Coffey said. Kickoff date. Portland Thorns FC 2020 Stadium Home. NWSL announce '23 games, new Challenge Cup. Racing Louisville FC @ Portland Thorns FC: Live Stream & on TV today . Defensively, Houston is tied with Portland and OL Reign for the fewest goals allowed (1). Any unauthorized use is forbidden. The Major League Soccer and MLS name and shield are registered trademarks of Major League Soccer, L.L.C. Providence Park is set to host the exciting matchup between home side Portland Thorns FC and the visiting Houston Dash on Friday in NWSL regular season action. [41], Portland acquired defender Kendall Johnson from Sky Blue FC in exchange for the 25th and 34th overall selections in the 2015 National Women's Soccer League College Draft. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) The Portland Thorns Football Club has officially named their new head coach. pic.twitter.com/hK9cWjzMPm. Pregame coverage onParamount+begins at 6:30 p.m. Portland were on the counter but Girma won a tackle to stop them in their tracks as she continues her excellent rookie season. Support OregonLive. 2h been dreaming about this connection #BAONPDX 0:28 2.3K views 2 19 ET onCBSand fans can stream onParamount+ (Premium). The Portland Rain were re-founded in 2009 when they joined the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL). The 23-year-old started in 23 of the 24 contests in which she played last season in all competitions, netting one goal to go along with two assists. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. The Houston Dash remain unbeaten to earn a crucial point on the road against the reigning NWSL Champion, Portland Thorns, on Friday night. Portland Thorns FC Club Fleece. Makenzy Doniak enters for Jaedyn Shaw. It has been all Portland to close things up but the Wave are content to defend and see this into extra time. [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. Five minutes left or we're getting free soccer here. End-to-end action between the two sides here and nearly even in offensive stats. 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