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Portland Thorns

Portland Thorns players celebrate a goal scored by Portland's Rocky Rodriguez (11), left, against Kansas City during an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match, Friday, April 9, 2021, in Portland, Ore.

Thorns down KC 2-1 as fans return to the stands in Oregon

Portland Thorns players celebrate a goal scored by Portland's Rocky Rodriguez (11), left, against Kansas City during an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match, Friday, April 9, 2021, in Portland, Ore.

April 9, 2021, 10:16pm Soccer

Rocky Rodriquez and Tyler Lussi scored and the Portland Thorns welcomed their fans to Providence Park for the the first time in 545 days with a 2-1 victory over Kansas City on Friday night. Read story

There won’t be 25,218 fans at Providence Park this soccer season, but Oregon will allow 25 percent capacity.

Oregon to allow limited fans at outdoor sporting events, like pro soccer

There won’t be 25,218 fans at Providence Park this soccer season, but Oregon will allow 25 percent capacity.

March 17, 2021, 4:46pm Soccer

The Portland Timbers and the Portland Thorns will be able to welcome a limited number of fans back to home soccer games starting next month. Read story

Portland Thorns&#039; Christine Sinclair (12) scores on a penalty kick in the second half of an NWSL soccer match at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma, Wash., on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020.

Thorns down OL Reign to win NWSL Fall Series shield

Portland Thorns&#039; Christine Sinclair (12) scores on a penalty kick in the second half of an NWSL soccer match at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma, Wash., on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020.

October 10, 2020, 7:28pm Soccer

Christine Sinclair scored on a pair of penalty kicks and the Portland Thorns downed OL Reign 2-1 Saturday night to claim the National Women’s Soccer League’s Community Shield in the fall series. Read story

Sinclair’s goal gives Thorns 1-1 draw at Utah

October 3, 2020, 9:53pm Soccer

Christine Sinclair's goal in the 59th minute pulled the Portland Thorns into a 1-1 draw with the Utah Royals in a National Women's Soccer League fall series match on Saturday night. Read story

Christine Sinclair has hat trick, Thorns down Reign 4-1

September 30, 2020, 10:24pm Soccer

Christine Sinclair had three goals and the Portland Thorns beat OL Reign 4-1 on Wednesday night in a National Women's Soccer League fall series match. Read story

FILE - This is an Aug. 30, 2015, file photo showing Portland Thorns&#039; Nadine Angerer before an NWSL soccer match against the Washington Spirit in Portland, Ore. Former German national team goalkeeper Nadine Angerer has suddenly and unexpectedly found herself on the bench for the Portland Thorns, poised to play as the team navigates injuries at the Challenge Cup tournament. The 42-year-old goalkeeping coach for the Thorns retired from playing five years ago.

Thorns goalkeeper coach Nadine Angerer pressed into duty

FILE - This is an Aug. 30, 2015, file photo showing Portland Thorns&#039; Nadine Angerer before an NWSL soccer match against the Washington Spirit in Portland, Ore. Former German national team goalkeeper Nadine Angerer has suddenly and unexpectedly found herself on the bench for the Portland Thorns, poised to play as the team navigates injuries at the Challenge Cup tournament. The 42-year-old goalkeeping coach for the Thorns retired from playing five years ago.

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 tournament. Read story

Portland Thorns' Morgan Weaver, rear, celebrates with teammate Simone Charley (38) after scoring against the North Carolina Courage during the second half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium Friday, July 17, 2020, in Herriman, Utah.

Thorns topple top seed Courage 1-0 in NWSL Challenge Cup

Portland Thorns' Morgan Weaver, rear, celebrates with teammate Simone Charley (38) after scoring against the North Carolina Courage during the second half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium Friday, July 17, 2020, in Herriman, Utah.

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

OL Reign forward Sofia Huerta (20) controls the ball as Portland Thorns midfielder Celeste Boureille (30) defends during the first half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium Monday, July 13, 2020, in Herriman, Utah.

Thorns winless after one more draw

OL Reign forward Sofia Huerta (20) controls the ball as Portland Thorns midfielder Celeste Boureille (30) defends during the first half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium Monday, July 13, 2020, in Herriman, Utah.

July 13, 2020, 10:36pm Soccer

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

Portland Thorns FC goalkeeper Bella Bixby looks on as North Carolina Courage forward Lynn Williams (9) scores against her during the second half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium Saturday, June 27, 2020, in Herriman, Utah.

Stoppage time goal lifts Courage over Thorns 2-1

Portland Thorns FC goalkeeper Bella Bixby looks on as North Carolina Courage forward Lynn Williams (9) scores against her during the second half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium Saturday, June 27, 2020, in Herriman, Utah.

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

Portland forward Christine Sinclair and the Thorns will open the National Women&#039;s Soccer League Challenge Cup tournament on Saturday, June 27, 2020. And the pressure is on as the first professional team sport in the United States to play amid the coronavirus pandemic.

NWSL takes field first as other pro leagues chart futures

Portland forward Christine Sinclair and the Thorns will open the National Women&#039;s Soccer League Challenge Cup tournament on Saturday, June 27, 2020. And the pressure is on as the first professional team sport in the United States to play amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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