Monthly Archives: May 2013
Thorns away to Seattle Reign 7pm
Tonights game between Portland Thorns FC and Seattle Reign will be broadcast live on the Thorns home page. http://www.portlandtimbers.com/thornsfc The Thorns come into this game tied for first place, while Seattle are struggling for traction at the foot of the table. That said, Hope Solo should be available for the first time this season […]
Shaping the 4-3-1-2
I was surprised on thursday night, when I got my first live look that the Thorns. Christine Sinclair, a player I have always thought of as more of a back line striker, was dropping into the midfield. It didn’t take long to see why. She’s brilliant there, and Portland has another forward to press the […]
Thorns come home
After 3 consecutive road wins, 4 straight wins total. The Thorns came home Thursday night to 11,000 fans. The night was beautiful, and the atmosphere was ready, but the game was a bit flat. 2nd Place Sky Blue FC (from New Jersey) came to town and managed to take all three points. The opportunities […]
Thorns Coming Home in 1st place
Its early, but it may be a playoff preview. Thursday night, 7:30 pm Thorns FC come home to kick off against second place Sky Blue FC First place Thorns FC are coming home for only their second game at Jeld-Wen after 3 consecutive road wins. A record of 4 wins and a tie (13 […]
Christine Sinclair Named Player of the month for April
Christine Sinclair has been named the first player of the month for the NWSL. Her two goals and 1 assist in the Thorns first 3 games was enough to earn the award. The thorns currently sit first place in the league with an away game to the Chicago Red Stars Sunday at 3pm. Game […]
Thorns FC remain in first
A win on the road agains the Washington Sprit has allowed the Thorns to retain their grip on first place in the NWSL. 3 wins and 1 tie from their first 4 games has the Thorns looking down at the rest of the table. Both Boston and Kansas city remain close with less points but […]