Soccer Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
Britt Eckerstrom stepped in-between the sticks today for the Portland Thorns, and it paid off. The goalkeeper had a massive day in a stunning Thorns victory over the North Carolina Courage. READ MORE
Becky Sauerbrunn is leaving the Utah Royals and heading up the Pacific Northwest, as the official trade was announced today. The Equalizer first reported the news last week. READ MORE
Sky Blue FC jumped into the trading frenzy on Wednesday by sending Raquel Rodríguez to Portland, while the Thorns sent Margaret Purce to New Jersey, along with a 2021 NWSL College Draft pick. READ MORE
The North Carolina Courage are back on top in the NWSL, after a huge 6-0 victory over the Portland Thorns. Also, the Chicago Red Stars earn three points on the road in Orlando. READ MORE
Portland, Oregon (February 7, 2019) — After one year away from the NWSL, Dagný Brynjarsdóttir is returning back to where it all started. Brynjarsdóttir has re-signed with the Portland Thorns FC. She was a member of Portland’s championship-winning team in 2017, but originally signed with the club in 2016. Brynjarsdóttir missed last season due to pregnancy and […] READ MORE
PORTLAND, Oregon (Sept. 22, 2018) — Every odd was against the North Carolina Courage during the 2018 NWSL post-season. Not only did McCall Zerboni fall to injury at possibly the worst time, but Hurricane Florence wrecked havoc across North Carolina, forcing the Courage to flee WakeMed Soccer Park for the semifinals. However, after cruising past the […] READ MORE
PORTLAND, Oregon (September 15, 2018) – Portland Thorns FC are heading back to familiar territory — in two ways. On Saturday, the Thorns punched its ticket to the club’s second-straight NWSL Championship match. Currently, the opponent is to-be-determined, with the North Carolina Courage and Chicago Red Stars facing off, Tuesday. Portland Thorns punch championship ticket with […] READ MORE
PORTLAND, OREGON (July 6, 2018) — No Meghan Klingenberg, no problem. The Portland Thorns FC claimed a massive 4-0 victory against the Utah Royals at Providence Park without their regular-starting defender. Klingenberg served a one-game suspension against the Royals. No Kling, No Problem: Portland Thorns Blank Utah Royals 4-0 In front of 17,930 fans, the Thorns blanked […] READ MORE
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (June 30, 2018) – The city of Seattle was busy on Saturday night. Not only did the Seattle Reign and Seattle Sounders host matches at their respective stadiums, but they hosted rivalries. Both clubs participated in their own Cascadia Cups. Another Cascadia Cup, different result: Reign top Thorns While the Sounders dropped their match […] READ MORE
PORTLAND, OREGON (June 27, 2018) — Despite a season-high crowd of 18,237 fans at Providence Park, the Portland Thorns could not claim victory over last-place Sky Blue FC. Sky Blue has earned their third point of the season with the 1-1 draw. Lindsey Horan Scores in Portland Thorns-Sky Blue FC Draw After a late first-half goal scored […] READ MORE
Rachael Kriger is a senior editor at Last Word on Soccer, and the lead Seattle Sounders writer. She has been with the site since March 2018, and serves as a social media expert and regular contributor on the Last Word SC Radio Podcast. Personally, Rachael lives in Pittsburgh, Pa., and is a nine-year basketball coach, an avid photographer and big Riverhounds fan. She loves her beloved Russian National Team and cried when they beat Spain in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.