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Hometown Hero: Bella Bixby's storybook return

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

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Apr 14
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

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

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Apr 11
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

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

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

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

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Mar 29
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

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Mar 27
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

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Mar 27
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

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

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Mar 24
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

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Mar 22
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

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Mar 22
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

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

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

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Mar 20
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

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Mar 15
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

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Mar 15
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' 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!

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

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Mar 14
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 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

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.

Thorns Preseason Takeaways

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Mar 11
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

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Mar 10
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

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

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!

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Mar 6
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 and Michael Wilson are expecting!

Sophia Wilson has announced her and husband Michael Wilson are expecting their first child.

Portland Thorns Processing Post: The Triple-whammy

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Mar 4
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

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Mar 1
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 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.


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Match Recap & Highlights: Portland Thorns 1-2 Houston Dash
The Portland Thorns fell 2-1 on the road in Houston, suffering their first regular season defeat of 2023 at the hands of the Dash. Rocky Rodriguez scored in the first half for Portland, but Houston stormed back and notched a come-from-behind win over the Thorns via goals from Joelle Anderson and Ebony Salmon…
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Match Discussion Thread: Thorns @ Dash
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Portland Thorns vs Houston Dash Preview w/ Dustyn Richardson of Bayou City Soccer
The Portland Thorns are in Houston to square off against the Dash tonight (kickoff at 5:30 p.m. PT, streaming on Paramount+). In order to help preview the first rematch for the Thorns in 2023, Stumptown Footy talked with someone who knows the Dash the best: Dustyn Richardson…
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NWSL Power Rankings: Week 6
Week 6 OL Reign (+1) - Jordyn Huitema has scored in back to back games. Including the Challenge Cup, she has scored 3 of her last 4 matches. The Reign domination at home is well documented, but can they keep that going on the road? They are the top team in the power rankings for the first time all season and could hold this spot for…
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Match Recap & Highlights: Portland Thorns 3, North Carolina Courage 3
Recap In the first minute, Tyler Lussi played a nice ball into Ryan Williams who drove the end line. Williams proceeded to hit a cross off the leg of Emily Menges and somehow found the back of the net past Bixby. This is the fastest goal that the Portland Thorns have ever conceded in team history…
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Match Discussion Thread: Thorns vs Courage
WHO: Portland Thorns at North Carolina Courage WHAT: NWSL, Week 6 WHERE: Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park (Cary, NC) WHEN: 4:30 p.m. PT on Paramount + Pregame Match Preview Power Rankings…
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Match Preview: Portland Thorns vs North Carolina Courage
The Thorns head to North Carolina to take on The Courage at 4 p.m. PT Saturday, May 6 (streaming on Paramount+). Last season The Thorns and The Courage first tied 3-3 in the first game in their series and then Portland lost 1-3 in the second…
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NWSL Week 5: Power Rankings
Week 5 Power Rankings…
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Match Recap & Highlights: Portland Thorns 3 - 3 Angel City
The Portland Thorns salvaged a 3-3 draw at home against Angel City FC in a wild NWSL After Dark Special. A goal from Alyssa Thompson, a Portland own goal, and Julie Ertz’s first goal since her return to the NWSL had the visitors thinking they had three points locked up. But goals by Hina Sugita, Morgan Weaver, and ultimately a dramatic last-gasp backhee…
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Match Discussion Thread: Thorns vs. Angel City FC
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Match Preview: Portland Thorns vs Angel City w/ Kamran Nia of The Sporting Tribune
Portland Thorns host Angel City on Saturday, April 29 at Providence Park (kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. PT, streaming on Paramount+). These two clubs have some of the best fan support in the league and it’ll be rocking Saturday night. Don’t be surprised to see ACFC fans coming up for the game…
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NWSL Power Rankings: Week 4
Week 4 Power Rankings Portland Thorns - They have 10 points from the first four regular season games, but still feels like it should of been the maximum. Portland did not play too well against Racing Louisville, but elite teams find a way t…
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Match Recap & Highlights: Portland Thorns 2-0 Racing Louisville
After a draw against Houston in the regular season and a loss against San Diego in Portland’s debut for the Challenge Cup, the Thorns went back home to welcome Racing Louisville. Christine Sinclair went back to the starting XI and Reyna Reyes started again since Natalia Kuikka was on the questionable list due to…
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Match Preview: Portland Thorns vs Racing Louisville w/ Michael Shaw of Fleur-De-Lis-FC
The Portland Thorns are back home on Saturday night, as they take on racing Louisville (kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. PT, streaming on Paramount+). Michael Shaw of Fleur-de-lis FC gives us a preview for the match from a Racing Louisville perspective. Stumptown Footy…
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NWSL Challenge Cup: Portland Thorns vs San Diego Wave Recap, Highlights, and Quotes
In the group stage of the 2023 NWSL Challenge Cup, the Portland Thorns took on San Diego Wave at Snapdragon stadium. After giving up an own goal in the second half, the Thorns unfortunately could not find the bac…
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NWSL Challenge Cup Preview - Match Day 1 of 6: Portland Thorns @ San Diego Wave
For the 2023 NWSL Challenge Cup, UKG has stepped up once again to double the prize pool after raising it by ten fold in 2022. “UKG’s equity-driven sponsorship of the 2023 UKG NWSL Challenge Cup solidifies a historic win for NWSL athletes who have …
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NWSL Power Rankings: Week 3
NWSL Power Rankings: Week 3 Portland Thorns - They outshot Houston Dash 22-14, but still could not score the second goal to secure all 3 points. Crystal Dunn has scored two goals in the past tw…
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Match Recap & Highlights: Portland Thorns 1-1 Houston Dash
The Portland Thorns drew 1-1 with the Houston Dash at home on Friday night. Crystal Dunn scored in the ninth minute to put Portland ahead, but Maria Sánchez scored in the 24th minute to draw the visitors level. The game would end with the score knotted at one goal apiece, with…
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Match Details & Discussion Thread: Thorns vs. Dash
Have a thought to share as you watch the match? Need a place to vent? Come chat about in the comments section of this thread on the Stumptown Footy Substack site…
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Portland Thorns sign winger Adriana Leon
The Portland Thorns announced today that they have signed winger and Canadian international Adriana Leon on a short term loan. Dan Lauletta of the Equalizer originally reported that Portland was set to sign Leon, and the club made the news official a few hours later…
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Portland Thorns v. Houston Dash Match Preview
The Portland Thorns return to Providence Park to take on Houston Dash on Friday, April 14. Last season the Thorns split the series with the dash with a win and a loss apiece. The Dash struck first winning 2-0 on May 21 but the Thorns doubled that score 4-0 when they beat Houston the road on July 12…
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NWSL Week 2 Power Rankings
NWSL Power Rankings: Week 2 Portland Thorns - Four goals in two consecutive games to start the season and they have a +7 goal differential. Crystal Dunn has looked absolutely elite in midfield. Sophia Smith is on pace to win every award imaginable this season…
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Match Recap and Highlights: Portland Thorns 4-1 Kansas City Current
The Portland Thorns jumped out early and then ran away in the end as they beat the Kansas City Current 4-1 on Saturday morning. Crystal Dunn opened the scoring off a set piece, and Sophia Smith added a second via a penalty kick in the first half. KC pulled one back via Cece Kizer in the second half, but Smith added two more goals late, netting a hat tri…
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Match Details & Discussion Thread: Thorns vs. KC Current
A week removed from a season-opening demolition, the Portland Thorns are back in action. This time, the defending champs face the foes they felled in the 2022 NWSL championship game: the Kansas City Current. Storylines so far Four goals, a clean sheet, all of the big name players scoring. Decent start for the Thornies, eh…
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