Soccer >> Women's Soccer >> NWSL >> Portland Thorns FC
April 16, 2024 - PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Thorns FC announced today a reorganization of the club's soccer operations naming Rob Gale as Interim Head Coach and Mike Norris as Technical Director. The club will conduct a global search for the next head coach of Thorns FC immediately.
"After an in-depth review, we have decided to start to reorganize our soccer operations department to better serve our club and our athletes," said Karina LeBlanc, General Manager and President of Thorns FC Soccer Operations. "Thorns FC have set the standard fo... Full Story
April 13, 2024 - CARY, North Carolina - Portland Thorns FC (0-2-1, 1 point) suffered a 2-0 loss, on the road, to the North Carolina Courage.
Postgame quotes from Head Coach Mike Norris and defender Becky Sauerbrunn can be found here.
North Carolina scored the opening goal in the fifth minute, with Tyler Lussi placing her shot inside the far post off a corner kick, taking the early 1-0 lead. Portland nearly had the equalizer in the 18th minute when Morgan Weaver threaded a through ball to the feet of an unmarked Sophia Smith, but her sh... Full Story
March 30, 2024 - PORTLAND, Oregon - Portland Thorns FC (0-2-1, 1 point) completed a come-from-behind draw with second-half goals from Morgan Weaver and Sam Coffey to earn the 2-2 result.
Louisville quickly put Portland on their back heels with two goals in the first six minutes from Uchenna Kanu, leaving the Thorns chasing the match. With the two-goal lead in hand, Louisville was content to sit back and preserve the lead for the remainder of the half, not allowing Portland any clear chances to try and cut the deficit.
Coming out of the... Full Story
March 27, 2024 - Portland, Ore. - The Portland Thorns and Forward Sophia Smith have agreed to a multi-year contract extension that connects the five-year pro to the Rose City, the Thorns and its supporters as the club enters a new era. The contract will take effect immediately and link the United States Women's National Team forward with Portland through the 2025 season, with a player option for 2026. The full terms of the contract will not be disclosed per club policy.
For photos and additional assets, click here.
"I'm excited to call... Full Story
The Portland Thorns FC are a women's soccer team. Based in Portland, Oregon, they are a member of the National Women's Soccer League.
Portland Thorns FC News
Portland Thorns FC Reorganize Soccer Operations Department
April 16, 2024 - PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Thorns FC announced today a reorganization of the club's soccer operations naming Rob Gale as Interim Head Coach and Mike Norris as Technical Director. The club will conduct a global search for the next head coach of Thorns FC immediately.
"After an in-depth review, we have decided to start to reorganize our soccer operations department to better serve our club and our athletes," said Karina LeBlanc, General Manager and President of Thorns FC Soccer Operations. "Thorns FC have set the standard fo... Full StoryMore Portland Thorns FC stories below
Portland Thorns FC Held Scoreless at North Carolina Courage
April 13, 2024 - CARY, North Carolina - Portland Thorns FC (0-2-1, 1 point) suffered a 2-0 loss, on the road, to the North Carolina Courage.
Postgame quotes from Head Coach Mike Norris and defender Becky Sauerbrunn can be found here.
North Carolina scored the opening goal in the fifth minute, with Tyler Lussi placing her shot inside the far post off a corner kick, taking the early 1-0 lead. Portland nearly had the equalizer in the 18th minute when Morgan Weaver threaded a through ball to the feet of an unmarked Sophia Smith, but her sh... Full StoryPortland Thorns FC Earn 2-2 Draw with Racing Louisville
March 30, 2024 - PORTLAND, Oregon - Portland Thorns FC (0-2-1, 1 point) completed a come-from-behind draw with second-half goals from Morgan Weaver and Sam Coffey to earn the 2-2 result.
Louisville quickly put Portland on their back heels with two goals in the first six minutes from Uchenna Kanu, leaving the Thorns chasing the match. With the two-goal lead in hand, Louisville was content to sit back and preserve the lead for the remainder of the half, not allowing Portland any clear chances to try and cut the deficit.
Coming out of the... Full StoryYoungest NWSL MVP Sophia Smith Commits to Portland with Multi-Year Extension
March 27, 2024 - Portland, Ore. - The Portland Thorns and Forward Sophia Smith have agreed to a multi-year contract extension that connects the five-year pro to the Rose City, the Thorns and its supporters as the club enters a new era. The contract will take effect immediately and link the United States Women's National Team forward with Portland through the 2025 season, with a player option for 2026. The full terms of the contract will not be disclosed per club policy.
For photos and additional assets, click here.
"I'm excited to call... Full StoryPortland Thorns FC News
- Portland Thorns FC Reorganize Soccer Operations Department - April 16, 2024
- Portland Thorns FC Held Scoreless at North Carolina Courage - April 13, 2024
- Portland Thorns FC Earn 2-2 Draw with Racing Louisville - March 30, 2024
- Youngest NWSL MVP Sophia Smith Commits to Portland with Multi-Year Extension - March 27, 2024
- Portland Thorns FC Fall to Gotham FC - March 24, 2024
- Portland Thorns FC Announce Partnership with Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter and Capital Records Recording Artist Fletcher - March 22, 2024
- Portland Thorns FC Announce Miraflora as Official CBD Partner - March 22, 2024
- Portland Thorns FC Sign Midfielder Mallie McKenzie - March 21, 2024
- Portland Thorns FC Acquire Portuguese Striker Ana Dias - March 20, 2024
- Portland Thorns Fall at Kansas City Current - March 16, 2024
- Portland Thorns FC Add Midfielder Marissa Sheva - March 14, 2024
- Portland Thorns FC Appoints Alexis Lee as President of Business Operations - March 13, 2024
- Portland Thorns FC Ink Goalkeeper Kat Asman - March 6, 2024
- Portland Thorns FC Name Jordan Franken as Goalkeeper Coach - March 6, 2024
- Portland Thorns FC Sign 2024 NWSL Draft Pick Olivia Wade-Katoa - March 4, 2024
- All Today's News
Portland Thorns FC Minor League Soccer
League: National Women's Soccer LeagueHome: Portland, Oregon
Class: Women's
Website: Portland Thorns FC site
Schedule: Full Portland Thorns FC Schedule Statistics: Full Portland Thorns FC Statistics
Portland Thorns FC Scoreboard
| Sat., Apr 20 | Houston at Portland | 10:00 p.m. | |
| Sat., Apr 13 | L | Portland 0 at North Carolina 2 | Final |
| Sat., Mar 30 | T | Louisville 2 at Portland 2 | Final |
| Sun., Mar 24 | L | NJ/NY 1 at Portland 0 | Final |
| Sat., Mar 16 | L | Portland 4 at Kansas City 5 | Final |
| Sun., Nov 5 | L | NJ/NY 1 at Portland 0 (Playoff) | Final |
| All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full Portland Thorns FC Schedule and Results | |||
Nearby Teams
- Hillsboro Hops (NWL) - Portland, Oregon
- Oregon Blackbears (AFL3) - Salem, Oregon
- Portland Timbers (MLS) - Portland, Oregon
- Portland Timbers 2 (MLS NEXT Pro) - Portland, Oregon
- Portland Winterhawks (WHL) - Portland, Oregon
- Rip City Remix (G League) - Portland, Oregon
Portland Thorns FC Headlines
- Portland Thorns make coaching move following poor start - NWSL Vancouver Columbian (April 17)
- Portland Thorns make coaching move following poor start - NWSL Vancouver Columbian (April 17)
- Portland Thorns reassign Head Coach Mike Norris - NWSL KGW (April 17)
- Portland Thorns reassign Head Coach Mike Norris - NWSL KGW (April 17)
- Thorns' HC Norris named Technical Director; new coaching search begins - NWSL KPTV (April 16)
- Thorns' HC Norris named Technical Director; new coaching search begins - NWSL KPTV (April 16)
- Portland Thorns reassign Mike Norris, launch search for new head coach amid slow start - NWSL Portland Oregonian (April 16)
- Portland Thorns reassign Mike Norris, launch search for new head coach amid slow start - NWSL Portland Oregonian (April 16)
- Tyler Lussi powers North Carolina to win over Portland Thorns in NWSL - NWSL Vancouver Columbian (April 14)
- Tyler Lussi powers North Carolina to win over Portland Thorns in NWSL - NWSL Vancouver Columbian (April 14)
- Courage blank Thorns, 2-0 - NWSL WRAL (April 14)
- Courage blank Thorns, 2-0 - NWSL WRAL (April 14)
- Portland Thorns' first-half struggles continue in loss to North Carolina Courage - NWSL Portland Oregonian (April 14)
- Portland Thorns' first-half struggles continue in loss to North Carolina Courage - NWSL Portland Oregonian (April 14)
- Portland Thorns vs. North Carolina Courage: Odds, time, how to watch online - NWSL Portland Oregonian (April 13)
- Portland Thorns vs. North Carolina Courage: Odds, time, how to watch online - NWSL Portland Oregonian (April 13)
- Soccer Made in Portland podcast: Tale of two halves for the Timbers - NWSL Portland Oregonian (April 12)
- Soccer Made in Portland podcast: Tale of two halves for the Timbers - NWSL Portland Oregonian (April 12)
- Watch: Portland Thorns' Sophia Smith powers USWNT to championship of SheBelieves Cup - NWSL Portland Oregonian (April 10)
- Watch: Portland Thorns' Sophia Smith powers USWNT to championship of SheBelieves Cup - NWSL Portland Oregonian (April 10)
- Lindsey Horan's penalty kick gives US a 2-1 win over Japan in SheBelieves Cup - NWSL Portland Oregonian (April 6)
- Lindsey Horan's penalty kick gives US a 2-1 win over Japan in SheBelieves Cup - NWSL Portland Oregonian (April 6)
- Soccer Made in Portland podcast: Recapping a rough three weeks for the Timbers and Thorns - NWSL Portland Oregonian (April 3)
- Soccer Made in Portland podcast: Recapping a rough three weeks for the Timbers and Thorns - NWSL Portland Oregonian (April 3)
- All Today's Portland Thorns FC Headlines
