Portland took the lead in the ninth minute of the match after midfielder Crystal Dunn scored her second goal of the season.. Her strength and movement gives San Diego so much room for error on the defensive end. The Major League Soccer and MLS name and shield are registered trademarks of Major League Soccer, L.L.C. Defensively, Houston is tied with Portland and OL Reign for the fewest goals allowed (1). [22] The team crest was designed by artist and Timbers Army member Brent Diskin. 1M; Chris Wright; EA Sports. The team held its preseason training camp in Bend, Oregon. [88] The club unveiled their home and away kits on April 9, 2013. [86][87] The team's home kit is rose red with a white stripe, while the road kit is white. [32] A total of 5,011 fans were present, besting the previous record for a women's game at the Soccerplex by more than 300 and about 500 more than normal capacity. In its inaugural season, the Portland Thorns FC placed third during the regular season and, in the playoffs, won the first NWSL championship. [97] Long-time Portland-area sports reporter and broadcaster Ann Schatz was announced as the play-by-play broadcaster, while Angela Harrison, an All-American goalkeeper with the Portland Pilots, was the color analyst. Morgan Weaver with a header in the box but she couldn't keep it down. The club from Portland opened the regular season with a 4-0 thrashing of Orlando on March 26 at Providence Park. Portland Thorns FC SOCCER. 106,128 people like this 112,226 people follow this http://www.thornsfc.com/ (503) 553-5555 social@timbers.com Sports team thornsfc Photos See all Videos See all 0:20 After her playing career, Wilkinson had been an assistant coach for the Canadian and English national teams. Tickets: Still need tickets? Two of the teams are actually recent expansion sides. [82], On December1, 2022, Merritt Paulson announced that he was selling the team. According to the report, Wilkinson "told the Flash that Riley was 'put in a bad position by the player,' and that Wilkinson would 'hire [Riley] in a heartbeat. Portland Thorns FC Summary Matches Squad Statistics Transfers Trophies Venue Info Official website Founded 2012 Address 1844 South West Morrison 97205 Portland, Oregon Country USA Phone +1. And this match will be the first encounter between new head coaches Sam Laity and Mike Norris. The midfielder logged 1,189 minutes for the Naisten Liiga side, and competed in the qualifying round of the 201415 UEFA Women's Champions League. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). HIGHLIGHTS | Dash earn 1-1 draw at Providence Park. Smith dribbled into the left side of the box, then turned at the end line to pass it back to Dunn, who fired a left-footed shot high into the goal. Still can't believe this happened. National Womens Soccer League. The club announced Rhian Wilkinson as their head coach for the 2022 season in a press. PTFC Authentics: The Official Store of the Portland Timbers & Thorns Team store for Portland's beloved major league soccer teams supplying fans with apparel and memorabilia. I have a lot of affection for him.[73] When contacted by NC Courage ownership about hiring Riley, Paulson downplayed the abuse of Portland Thorn's players saying it "basically was [a case of] poor judgment'" and described difficulty managing the roster as the reason for Riley's departure from Portland. 6:17 pm ET, at [37], The Thorns protected nine players, and San Diego selected none of the unprotected players. Portland Thorns FC 2022 Stadium Away. After her playing career, Wilkinson had been an assistant coach for the Canadian and English national teams. The two teams played an end-to-end first half and it didn't take long for the Thorns to level the scoreline. The Portland Thorns FC is an American professional women's soccer team based in Portland, Oregon. All of the Thorns top-four contributors in the goal-scoring department are making their return to the club. 1 Color. It seems like Bixby will continue but this is quite an odd scenario to watch especially as the match could be heading for extra time and possibly penalties. Two of the best strikers in the world in the same city. Updated to match(es) played on October 1, 2022. Again it's Girma as she's in a foot race with Smith. The Portland Thorns booked the first place in the NWSL final after a 2-1 victory over the San Diego Wave at Providence Park. "We are thrilled with today's allocation, and I see this group of seven players as a terrific foundation for this club," said Parlow Cone. For the first time in NWSL history, three of the four semifinalists are from the west coast. Smith signed a contract with Gotham FC through the 2025 campaign as the New York side adds goalkeeper depth to a room that lost its No. Defender Caprice Dydasco passed the 10,000-minute milestone at the 21st minute, becoming the 32nd player in league history to reach the milestone. LINE-UPS. A week later they beat the Western New York Flash 20 in the championship game to become the first NWSL Champions. ET with a live broadcast on Fox 12 Plus. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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Raquel Rodrguez hit a stunner of an equalizer from a broken corner kick in the 20th minute, then the match turned into the Sophia Smith vs. Naomi Girma battle. ', The 2023 NWSL season is here! This run included the return of several key players who had missed time for the FIFA Women's World Cup, including Lindsey Horan, the reigning NWSL MVP, and team captain Christine Sinclair. Portland acquired forward Jodie Taylor from the Washington Spirit in exchange for a 2015 second-round pick (No. She finished 2022 12th in the NWSL in total interceptions, and second in the entire league behind only Carsen Pickett in passes into the final third of the pitch. section: | slug: portland-thorns-vs-san-diego-wave-fc-score-late-crystal-dunn-winner-sends-portland-to-nwsl-championship | sport: soccer | route: live_blog_single | The Japanese international has slotted into Portland's starting lineup fairly seamlessly and needed little time to adapt to the style of play in the league. Angel City FC also had success in their inaugural season and fell just short of the 2022 NWSL postseason. San Deigo Wave gets on the scoreboard first. Their success is built on a balance attack which will be key in the match, as Portland will have to figure out a way to cope with the fact that 22 Current goals this year have been spread across three players in Kristen Hamilton (7), CeCe Kizer (7), and Lo'eau LaBonta (8). 2M; [34] The club finished in a three-way tie atop the league in the regular season standings, but by virtue of goal differential tiebreaker the club claimed the No. Dominant on possession and outshooting their 2022 NWSL Championship game opponents by 19 to 10, with 8 of those shots on target (meaning a 50% efficiency) is absolutely impressive, and indicative of a club serious about retaining their crown. Background [ edit] YOU CANNOT WRITE A BETTER STORY. [57] After finishing the season with a scoreless draw against the Washington Spirit, the Thorns finished third in the league, meaning they would not host a playoff game for the first time since 2015. Roster 2023 Draft 2023 Transactions 2023 2023 NWSL Cap/Salary Information 2023 Portland Thorns FC Contract Status 2023 Season-Ending Injury List Players who have been placed on the season-ending injured list. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). 5 overall selection in the 2023 draft, a 2024 second-round pick, and $200,000 in allocation money to Portland from its California rivals, Angel City FC. ROCKY RODRIGUEZ WITH THE VOLLEY OF A LIFETIME WE'LL BE WATCHING THAT ONE FOR YEARS TO COME. Kickoff date. Second-place Portland and fifth-place Kansas City will meet on neutral ground at Audi Field in Washington D.C. You can also watch the Thorns vs. Gotham match streaming live on Paramount+. In just her first professional season in the NWSL, she established herself as one of the leagues most elite defensive midfielders. 7:04 pm ET, at CRYSTAL DUNN'S FIRST NWSL GOAL SINCE GIVING BIRTH IN MAY IS A 93' WINNER TO SEND @THORNSFC TO THE NWSL FINAL. More chances materialized in the second half for Smith, Weaver and others, but none turned into goals. Moultrie played well in the midfield throughout, particularly with finding seams to set up her Thorns teammates. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Bella Bixby also reached a significant milestone, earning her 20th career win. What a sweet strike. What you need to know about all 12 teams, Thorns, Canada star Beckie (knee) to miss WWC, NWSL player ratings for FIFA 23: USWNT stars dominate top spots, NWSL announce '23 games, new Challenge Cup, Scandal-plagued Timbers, Thorns hire new CEO, Thorns fire assistant, trainer after NWSL probe, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 5:29 pm ET, at The Thorns have missed the postseason just once since the league was founded. [18] The team name was announced on December 13, 2012 as the Portland Thorns FC. His hiring had been announced during the season in May. The Thorns aren't letting San Diego get comfortable in midfield as they look to use the home pitch advantage in their favor. Portland signed midfielder Sarah Robbins. The team averaged 2.23 goals per game during the regular season (49 goals in 22 games), which was the second-highest goals per game average for a season in NWSL history. 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The 2022 NWSL postseason will conclude on Saturday, as Portland Thorns FC and Kansas City Current square off in the NWSL Championship. 5:14 pm ET, at The Timbers look to build a bonfire and ignite the season, What to know ahead of the clash at Vancouver Whitecaps FC, The Thorns aim to maintain dominance against KC Current, Subscribe to the Portland Thorns on YouTube. Both teams entered halftime fairly even in offensive stats, though San Diego narrowly won the first-half battle in total shots with seven compared to six by Portland. It's the first attempt on target from the Thorns today in their third attempt. Her shot was handled by the Portland goalkeeper to keep the score level. [51], The Thorns announced that midfielder Amandine Henry and forward Nadia Nadim would not be returning to the team for the 2018 season. On May 2, 2012 the Portland Timbers partnered with the Portland Rain and the Oregon Youth Soccer Association's (OYSA) Girls Olympic Development (ODP) program. Snchez and Ordez nearly connected for a goal in the 19th minute of the match after Snchez crossed into the center of the box. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. [14][15][16], The formation of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) was announced on November 21, 2012, with Portland selected as a host for one of the eight teams. The 2022 Portland Thorns FC season is the team's tenth season as a professional women's soccer team. The club won the NWSL Shield in 2016[2] and a second NWSL Championship in 2017. Fans can purchase tickets to Wednesdays 712 Night match here. In the championship match, Portland faced the NWSL Shield-winning North Carolina Courage, successor to the Western New York Flash team that had beaten them in the final the year before. Founded 2012 Address 1844 South West Morrison 97205 Portland, Oregon Country USA Phone +1 (503) 553 5400 Fax +1 (503) 553 5405 . 6:35 pm ET, at But first-year Thorns FC head coach Rhian Wilkinson presented different formations for the club throughout the season, and the teams' depth and versatility could pay off in the end. Portland Thorns FC player and roster information. 4:33 pm ET. Houston became the first team to score at Providence Park this season. Shaw, 17, is the youngest player to start an NWSL playoff game but Doniak will bring more energy for San Diego as they look to finish the job in regulation. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Merritt Paulson has decided to sell the Portland Thorns Football Club, but maintain ownership of the Portland Timbers. Portland Thorns FC SOCCER. The 2022 NWSL Best XI selection earned a contract extension following the season through 2025. Maria Sanchez answered for Houston (1-0-2, 5 points) in the 24th minute, dribbling into the left side of the box and driving a rolling shot past Thorns goalkeeper Bella Bixby. [43] A standout at Oregon State, Taylor, 28, was one of the top goal scorers in the NWSL in 2014. NWSL announce '23 games, new Challenge Cup. THORNS - PTFC Authentics Team store for Portland's beloved major league soccer teams supplying fans with apparel and memorabilia. Becky Sauerbrunns header off of Meghan Klingenbergs corner kick fell to the feet of Morgan Weaver in the waning minutes of the Portland Thorns match against the Houston Dash on Friday night. Aonman, who goes by Ayo, had played professionally in Germany since 2009. Want more coverage of women's soccer? Defender Courtney Peterson was able to get the ball into the back of the net but was called for a foul before the ball crossed into the goal. Next up: The Thorns begin play in the NWSL Challenge Cup tournament, visiting San Diego Wave FC at 7 p.m. Wednesday (Paramount+). Thorns FC plays in the National Women's Soccer League, the top tier of women's soccer in the United States. [69] Wilkinson was subsequently put on administrative leave from the Thorns, but remained manager of the MLS Portland Timbers. Crystal Dunn scored the first one in the third minute of the match, which complemented Smith's hat trick in Kansas City. The Portland Thorns booked the first place in the NWSL final after a 2-1 victory over the San Diego Wave at Providence Park. $90. Her return to the pitch comes after giving birth to her son Marcel back in May and she had previously made five appearances for the club ahead of her semifinal appearance. Better from Portland as things have gotten a little stale lately. We talked at halftime around showing a bit of variety in terms of how we attacked, Norris said, and she found some good pockets in the second half when they got a bit stretched.. Seeing their biggest rivals take another trophy away from them right at the end of the season must still be in the back of the mind of many of these players. Thorns have been really strong in the early phases of the second half and applying pressure, but the Wave have been able to sustain it thus far. Getting into space and forcing Sheridan into a save, it won't take long for Dunn to get back into the swing of things. Transferred from INAC Kobe for an undisclosed fee. The Major League Soccer and MLS name and shield are registered trademarks of Major League Soccer, L.L.C. Enjoy tickets to all 2023 home matches plus the perks of a Thorns Annual Membership. And dont forget to follow FOR(E) on Twitter,FanSideds home for womens sports. 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