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Hometown Hero: Bella Bixby's storybook return
The last time Bella Bixby appeared for the Portland Thorns was the 2023 NWSL regular season finale at Angel City FC on October 15, 2023.
Monday Morning Regista: Six Point Weekend
There are no quarterbacks in soccer — but there are deep-lying playmakers, better known as “registas”. So rather than doing some “MMQB” discussion, let’s look back in hindsight and analyze some key moments & decisions from the PTFC weekend in “Monday Morning Regista”.
Match Recap: Portland Thorns vs Utah Royals
The Portland Thorns were back in action after the international break, getting their first three points of the season with a win over the Utah Royals. Reilyn Turner tallied her second goal of the season in the first half, which held up as the difference.
Thorns vs Utah Royals: Match Preview and Match Thread
After an international break, the NWSL returns with Game 4 of the season. Utah and Portland both sit in the bottom of the standings and will be looking to pick up their first win tonight at America First Stadium in Sandy, Utah. Will the Thorns break their no-win streak and pick up 3 points on the road?
Portland Thorns at Utah Royals: Media Availability with Deyna Castellanos and Rob Gale
The Portland Thorns are back this Friday at 7 p.m. on the road against the Utah Royals on Prime Video.
Kickin' It with Caiya Hanks
On March 12, the Portland Thorns signed the 2024 MAC Hermann Trophy finalist Caiya Hanks to a four year contract with a mutual option for a 2025.
Match Recap: Portland Thorns vs North Carolina Courage
Portland welcomed North Carolina Courage to Providence Park on Saturday night. It was going to be an interesting game between two teams looking for their first win of the season. After a draw against Angel City last week, the Thorns wanted to seize the advantage playing at home was giving them.
Match Preview & Discussion Thread: Portland Thorns vs NC Courage
Last Friday, the Portland Thorns earned a draw against Angel City in a rainy home opener. They remain at home where they will host the NC Courage. Kickoff is set for 7 pm PST Saturday March 29th and will be streaming on ION.
The 2025 Thorns are building their new identity
Retirements, absences, and injuries have left many wondering if the youth and inexperience that’s on the field this year will be too much for the Thorns to overcome in notching a successful 2025 season.
Thorns sign Mimi Alidou + Home Opener Recap
Porlanada lives! The Portland Thorns have signed Canadian forward Marie-Yasmine “Mimi” Alidou — what can we expect from the newest Thorn? The Thorns pod crew chat with Laura Bryan of Rise Higher all about Alidou: the type of player she is, how she fits into this Thorns team, and what to watch for as she integrates into the club.
The Portland Thorns sign Canada international Marie-Yasmine “Mimi” Alidou
Prior to the closing of the primary transfer window, the Portland Thorns made another addition - this time it’s Canada international, Marie-Yasmine “Mimi” Alidou from Benfica (Portugal). The club have signed her through 2026 with a club option for 2027.
Monday Morning Deep-Lying Playmaking: Steps Forward
There are no quarterbacks position in soccer — but there are deep-lying playmakers. So rather than doing some “MMQB” discussion, let’s look back in hindsight and analyze some key moments & decisions from the Thorns & Timbers matches in “MMDLP”.
Match Recap: Thorns vs. Angel City FC
For the first time in Thorns history, Portland walked away from a home opener with a draw.
Match Preview & Discussion Thread: Thorns vs. Angel City FC
Providence Park will be seeing Thorns action for the first time this regular season on Friday night. Taking on Angel City FC, kick off is set for 7 p.m. PST with streaming available on Prime Video, and a radio broadcast on iHeart.
Portland's Defense: Reyna Reyes
The Portland Thorns didn’t do well in their 2025 debut, but that’s not news. While it is important to find at least one reliable striker this season, the backline is in a more dire situation. However, Reyna Reyes’s performance on Saturday might indicate that she’s the most promising player to command the defense department.
Portland Thorns Media Availability: Jeff Agoos, Deyna Castellanos, and Rob Gale
Phuoc Nguyen/STF: What is it like heading into your first home opener at Providence Park as President and GM of the Portland Thorns?
Thorns opening day recap: Don't want to go back to Kansas (City) anymore
The Portland Thorns started off their 2025 campaign in a very similar fashion to the opening of their 2024 campaign: with a bad loss to the KC Current.
Match Recap: Thorns at KC Current
The Thorns have officially kicked off their 2025 NWSL season, and in a year that has already left us fans with an abundance of questions the answers seemed to lie in the hands of Thorns head coach, Rob Gale.
Match Discussion Thread: Thorns at KC Current
The NWSL is back! The Portland Thorns begin their 2025 campaign as they travel to face the Kansas City Current (kickoff set for 9:45 a.m. PT; broadcast on ABC and streaming ESPN).
Portland Thorns' offense: Where are they at?
Portland Thorns supporters got two tough pills to swallow when they learned in the off-season that both of Portland’s main strikers Sophia Wilson and Morgan Weaver won’t be available for the 2025 season.
Tomorrow at 9 am: Thorns Pregame Show on Substack Live!
The Portland Thorns season kicks off tomorrow morning, and the Stumptown Footy team is going live for pregame!
Portland Thorns at Kansas City Current: Season Opener Preview
If you were lucky enough to see the Portland Thorns take on the Utah Royals at home last Friday night, you saw an exciting 90 minutes — especially considering the looming questions coming out of preseason. The midfielders kept possession for a lot of the game, the defenders showed up steadily, and the forwards had lots of chanc…
The Portland Thorns announce opening day roster + STF's projected starting XI
The Portland Thorns have announced their opening day roster for the 2025 NWSL season.
The Portland Thorns sign 2024 MAC Hermann Trophy finalist Caiya Hanks
For the first time in school history in 2024, Wake Forest had a MAC Hermann finalist. And now, that finalist is a Portland Thorn.
Portland Thorns preseason match standouts, new captains, projected starting XI, and captains
NWSL opening week is upon us.
Thorns Preseason Takeaways
The Thorns played their final preseason match ahead of the NWSL season on Friday, March 7th at Providence Park against the Utah Royals.
Rip City Runs Deep but Rose City Runs Deeper
Dear Stumptown Footy readers, enthusiast, fans, and critics:
A dream put on hold, but not for long
Every footballer dreams of representing their country on the national team. For Marie Müller, she dreamt of making her debut for Germany and playing on the biggest stages. It’s a dream she’s had since the first time kicking a ball.
Thorns Preseason Match Preview
Providence Park will come to life in red and black for the first time this year. The last time Thorns’ scarves and tifos brought the stadium to life was in the Christine Sinclair’s final game in November of last year. This preseason match against the Utah Royals looks to set the scene for the rest of the season, which has so fa…
Stumptown Reacts: Soph is going to be a mom!
Soph Wilson and Michael Wilson are going to be parents! The news broke today that Soph is expecting her first child, so you know that the Stumptown Footy team had to share our reactions.
Sophia Wilson and Michael Wilson are expecting!
Sophia Wilson has announced her and husband Michael Wilson are expecting their first child.
Portland Thorns news roundup: Alaska Airlines partners with Portland Thorns & WNBA, Kaitlyn Torpey Trade, GK Morgan Messner signs, and current roster
The Alaska Airlines Sponsorship is back (sort of)!
Portland Thorns Processing Post: The Triple-whammy
Last week the Thorns got perhaps some of the worst news of the 2025 season — weeks before the season even officially started.
The sobering prospect of a rough start to the 2025 season
Not gonna lie, the past four days have been rough for Soccer City, USA.
The Portland Thorns announce three season-ending injuries
The Portland Thorns announced that Morgan Weaver, Nicole Payne, and Marie Müller have all been placed on the Season-Ending Injury (SEI) list. Each player suffered knee injuries and the club is working closely with them through their recovery.
