Tag Archives: Thorns FC
Thorns give up 2 late goals and drop 2 pts
Today looked to be the day that the Thorns put things back on track at home, but the Chicago Red Stars had other plans. Portland went ahead 2-0 on goals from forward Jessica McDonald and defender Sarah Huffman, and looked likely to finish out the game and collect 3 important points. For McDonald, this makes […]
Thorns early 11 am kickoff at home against Chicago
Its the fourth of July in Portland and both of our professional soccer teams are in action. Tonight the Timbers will be on the road against LA, but first, Thorns FC will play host to the Chicago Red Stars for an 11 am kickoff at Providence Park. Link to watch todays game on youtube Todays […]
Thorns game thread
This game can be watched live on youtube. highlights will be available on the NWSL youtube page after the game. The Thorns have started in a Diamond Midfield 4-4-2. This image above is correct for the backline and the forwards but Angie Kerr has been playing on the left side of the diamond […]
Thorns Home Opener
The Portland Thorns return home this Saturday after pulling 4 points from their first two road games this season. The home opener will be the first opportunity for new head coach Paul Riley and a number of new players to play in front of a Portland crowd that more than doubled the attendance of the […]
Sky Blue FC visits Thorns FC in Playoff Preview?
Sky Blue FC and Portland Thorns FC each come into tonights game on 31 points and with a +6 goal differential. Yes the Thorns have a game in hand, but the result in tonights game may well determine which team gets to host its first round playoff game. FC Kansas City extended its lead on […]
Thorns FC first televised game on Fox Soccer
Thorns FC will play their first televised game when they host the Chicago Red Stars today at 4pm at Jeld-Wen on Fox Soccer Channel. Fox Soccer Channel picked up the rights for 6 regular season games and all 3 playoff games. The Thorns next two games will be on TV. Today’s game against the […]
A look at the midfield performance during Breakers home loss
When I got home from our last thorns game, I found my laptop in the classic blue screen of death, as such. No Line-up graphic for this game. Hoping to have that sorted out shortly 🙂 Last game. A 2-0 loss to the Boston Breakers, both goals from NWSL Player of the Week Sydney […]