That 2022 final-game loss to Gotham is one of the most painful Thorns memories. Going into the final weekend we were one point ahead of Reign at the top of the standings, so a win would earn us the NWSL Shield. Gotham was a truly terrible team - they'd lost 12 straight, including a 5-0 thumping by the Thorns, and they hadn't scored a sin…
That 2022 final-game loss to Gotham is one of the most painful Thorns memories. Going into the final weekend we were one point ahead of Reign at the top of the standings, so a win would earn us the NWSL Shield. Gotham was a truly terrible team - they'd lost 12 straight, including a 5-0 thumping by the Thorns, and they hadn't scored a single goal in the previous five games. In the game, we were up by two soon after halftime and I was sure we had the Shield in the bag. But Gotham tied it up and Reign pipped us to the Shield. Just painful.
Still the 2016 semi against WNY for me, but 2022 would be right up there if they hadn't won the title for sure. Not having a single trophy to show for four years of Soph would be devastating.
Well we do have the Shield from 2021 (Smith joined us in 2020). But the championship is what gets the most attention, and it's totally apt that we've won it with her.
Oh yeah, we also won the Fall Series. In fact, the Thorns are the reigning champions of the Fall Series! With its all-important Community Shield trophy! There's not many that can claim that honor - in fact, only one.
That was an awesome moment from Sinc’s final pre-match presser. The topic was silverware she’d been part of, and after everything else someone mentioned the Fall Series. I wish I could find a way to describe Sinc’s response in print, but the laugh she added to her “oh, yeah, the Fall Series…” was a perfect dismissal of that ridiculous thing.
That 2022 final-game loss to Gotham is one of the most painful Thorns memories. Going into the final weekend we were one point ahead of Reign at the top of the standings, so a win would earn us the NWSL Shield. Gotham was a truly terrible team - they'd lost 12 straight, including a 5-0 thumping by the Thorns, and they hadn't scored a single goal in the previous five games. In the game, we were up by two soon after halftime and I was sure we had the Shield in the bag. But Gotham tied it up and Reign pipped us to the Shield. Just painful.
Winning the championship was a nice salve though!
Still the 2016 semi against WNY for me, but 2022 would be right up there if they hadn't won the title for sure. Not having a single trophy to show for four years of Soph would be devastating.
Well we do have the Shield from 2021 (Smith joined us in 2020). But the championship is what gets the most attention, and it's totally apt that we've won it with her.
True, forgot they actually won the shield in that last Parsons season- Felt like the soccer was not good lol
Oh yeah, we also won the Fall Series. In fact, the Thorns are the reigning champions of the Fall Series! With its all-important Community Shield trophy! There's not many that can claim that honor - in fact, only one.
That was an awesome moment from Sinc’s final pre-match presser. The topic was silverware she’d been part of, and after everything else someone mentioned the Fall Series. I wish I could find a way to describe Sinc’s response in print, but the laugh she added to her “oh, yeah, the Fall Series…” was a perfect dismissal of that ridiculous thing.
Also the Timbers are the reigning champions of the MLS Is Back tournament, and always will be.