July 21, 2020, 8:16pm Soccer
Former German national team goalkeeper Nadine Angerer has unexpectedly found herself on the bench for the Portland Thorns, poised to play if needed as the team navigates the Challenge Cup… Read story
July 17, 2020, 12:40pm Soccer
Rookie Morgan Weaver scored in the 68th minute to send the Portland Thorns into the semifinals of the National Women's Soccer League's Challenge Cup with a surprising 1-0 victory Friday. Read story
July 13, 2020, 10:36pm Soccer
HERRIMAN, Utah (AP) — The Portland Thorns will face top-seeded North Carolina in the quarterfinals of the National Women’s Soccer League’s Challenge Cup after wrapping up the group stage with a scoreless draw with the rival OL Reign on Monday. Read story
June 27, 2020, 12:52pm Soccer
Lynn Williams scored in stoppage time and the North Carolina Courage defeated the Portland Thorns 2-1 in the opening game of the National Women's Soccer League's Challenge Cup tournament on Saturday. Read story
June 26, 2020, 3:23pm Soccer
The National Women’s Soccer League opens its Challenge Cup tournament Saturday and the pressure is on as it becomes the first professional team sports league to play in the U.S. amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read story
June 23, 2020, 8:07pm Soccer
U.S. national team players Megan Rapinoe, Tobin Heath and Christen Press have opted out of the National Women’s Soccer League tournament kicking off this weekend in Utah. Read story
June 1, 2020, 7:14pm National Sports
The National Women’s Soccer League has set the schedule for the opening round of its tournament starting later this month in Utah, with the Portland Thorns playing the defending champion North Carolina Courage on the opening day. Read story
April 18, 2020, 3:22pm Soccer
A four-year starter at Washington State, Morgan Weaver said one of her greatest strengths as a player is that she's a good learner. But for now, like the rest of the NWSL's players, she's learning to be patient. Read story
March 3, 2020, 2:19pm Soccer
The Portland Thorns have acquired veteran U.S. national team defender Becky Sauerbrunn from the Utah Royals. Read story
January 29, 2020, 6:34pm Soccer
Christine Sinclair scored twice to pass Abby Wambach for the international goals record among both men and women, and Canada defeated Saint Kitts and Nevis 11-0 on Wednesday in the CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament. Read story