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Portland Thorns FC is an American professional soccer team based in Portland, Oregon, that competes in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Established in 2012, the team began play in 2013 in the then-eight-team NWSL, which received support from the United States Soccer Federation (USSF).
Portland went ahead in the 63rd minute when Sam Coffey slipped a pass to Morgan Weaver in the box, who then chipped a shot into the goal with the outside of her foot. Portland Thorns stay at top ...
In the wake of the 2021 NWSL abuse scandal, Thorns FC placed general manager Gavin Wilkinson on administrative leave from his role with the Thorns, but retained him as the president and general manager of the co-owned Portland Timbers.
The 2023 Portland Thorns FC season was the team's eleventh season as a professional women's soccer team. Thorns FC played in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), the top tier of women's soccer in the United States .
Sophia Smith became the latest NWSL star to sign a new deal Wednesday, becoming the league's highest-paid player in the process. The Portland Thorns announced they had agreed with Smith on a ...
Portland Thorns and Timbers owner Merritt Paulson's departure as CEO of both clubs is the latest development in NWSL investigation response.
On June 30, 2021, Moultrie officially signed a three-year professional contract with the NWSL to play for Portland Thorns FC. [ 29 ] [ 30 ] On July 30, 2021, Moultrie and her attorneys settled their lawsuit with the NWSL out of court, which allowed Moultrie to sign with the league but left the league's age rule otherwise prohibiting players ...
The Thorns finished with a regular season record of 12–6–6 and matched their second-place finish from the previous season, again finishing behind the Courage. [50] The Thorns beat Seattle Reign FC 2–1 in the playoff semi-finals to stage a rematch against the Courage, rematch of the previous seasons final.