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
October 20, 2019, 4:23pm Soccer
Sam Kerr scored in the ninth minute and the Chicago Red Stars advanced to the National Women’s Soccer League championship match with a 1-0 victory over the Portland Thorns on Sunday. Read story
August 22, 2019, 11:23pm Sports
While record crowds at National Women’s Soccer League games are evidence of a World Cup bump, players want the momentum to extend beyond the ticket office. Read story
July 19, 2019, 10:53pm Soccer
Christine Sinclair and Lindsey Horan each scored goals for the Portland Thorns, but a late-game goal by Rachel Corsie led to a 2-2 draw with the Utah Royals on Friday night. Read story
July 14, 2019, 4:49pm Soccer
The Portland Thorns did their part to keep the post-World Cup wave of women’s soccer rolling. Read story