Morgan lifts her head up out on the wing to find the 6'1 Kornieck completely unmarked as she drifted in between defenders into open space. [61], In late-September, The Athletic published an investigation into North Carolina Courage head coach Paul Riley, alleging that Riley had sexually coerced and verbally abused players on his teams, including during his two-year tenure as Thorns head coach in 2014 and 2015. To have that scoreline at Kansas City come just six days after a 4-0 thumping of the Orlando Pride in the season opener should be a message to the rest of the league that Portland is the bar. If it was not for Naomi Girmas sensational year in the backline, the Rookie of the Year would have surely gone to the Thorns Sam Coffey. It's the third time that Kornieck has scored on the Thorns this season. An England international, Taylor had earned three caps with the England Women's National Team, making her debut in an international friendly against Sweden in August 2014. The Thorns have missed the postseason just once since the league was founded. ET . Racing Louisville FC @ Portland Thorns FC is an upcoming Soccer event that takes place on Apr 22 at 10:30 PM. Portland were on the counter but Girma won a tackle to stop them in their tracks as she continues her excellent rookie season. Houston Dash Add Ricky Clarke and Michael Poma to Technical Staff, Houston Dash Announces Dogtopia as Official Dog Boarding Partner. Portland Thorns FC Squad NWSL NWSL Challenge Cup Women's International Champions Cup hidden 2023-24 2022-23 2021-22 2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 hidden 5:18 pm ET, at [68] A number of Portland Thorns players also released a statement calling for Thorns general manager Gavin Wilkinson to be suspended. [59] The Thorns participated in the inaugural NWSL Challenge Cup, defeating the North Carolina Courage in the quarterfinals but losing to the eventual champions Houston Dash in the semifinals. [69] Wilkinson was subsequently put on administrative leave from the Thorns, but remained manager of the MLS Portland Timbers. Despite not having held a head coaching role in the past, experience through the Canadian coaching ranks combined with his influence on the club during its championship season was enough for the franchise to put full trust in him. Portland Thorns FC vs. Houston Dash - Football Match Summary - April 14, 2023 - ESPN ESPN (19 hours ago) Portland Thorns vs. Houston Dash: Live updates, how to watch (4/14/23) - OregonLive [37] Goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc was traded to the Chicago Red Stars and was replaced with 2013 FIFA World Player of the Year recipient Nadine Angerer. The Thorns would be knocked out of the playoffs after a 10 defeat to the Chicago Red Stars. Crystal Dunn scores what should be the winner in the 93rd minute as again Portland were more active after a corner for another strike! The 23-year-old started in 23 of the 24 contests in which she played last season in all competitions, netting one goal to go along with two assists. Rose City Riveters show support for Thorns FC in front of Providence Park on Saturday Oct. 2 (Justin Yau). [4] They followed up in 2022 by winning the NWSL championship. Pick: Portland Thorns FC 2, Kansas City Current 1. ET with Kate Abdo, Midge Purce and Jenny Chiu. In her two seasons with the club, Marshall, 26, appeared in a club-record 46 consecutive regular-season matches, playing 3,943 minutes. [83] The next day, Rhian Wilkinson resigned as coach,[84] after reports that she may have become romantically involved with a player. Two of the best strikers in the world in the same city. They placed first in the regular season with 41 points, winning the NWSL Shield. News never stops. 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. Again it's Girma as she's in a foot race with Smith. Aonman had appeared in 122 matches in the German league, recording 95 goals during her time with FF USV Jena and 1. 6:35 pm ET, at pic.twitter.com/UOO8RHwUsY. [65][66] The Thorns front office released a statement the same day citing that some of the incidents occurred during Riley's two-year tenure as head coach of the Thorns and discussing their reaction to the incidents at the time. The 2022 NWSL Draft was held on December 18, 2021. Official Facebook page of Portland Thorns FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Providence Park was enlarged to a capacity of 25,218 in 2019. A west coast kickoff is presenting a lot of sunshine on one end and tons of shadows on the opposite end, but both goalkeepers have come up with a big save to keep things level at 1-1. After an intense final push, Thorns and Dash settle for 1-1 draw. Portland Thorns FC SOCCER. Established in 2012, the team began play in 2013 in the then-eight-team National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), which receives support from the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). [51], The Thorns announced that midfielder Amandine Henry and forward Nadia Nadim would not be returning to the team for the 2018 season. And like the Thorns, Houston has had a promising start to the season, earning four points in two games. Next up: The Thorns begin play in the NWSL Challenge Cup tournament, visiting San Diego Wave FC at 7 p.m. Wednesday (Paramount+). Her shot was handled by the Portland goalkeeper to keep the score level. 3 seed in the NWSL playoffs. We got you. Raquel Rodrguez remembers as a Portland stuck with attacking after a corner kick and Rodrguez hit a rocket from outside the box. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: soccer | pageType: stories | The California expansion team never fell out of playoff contention throughout a regular season that included stadium sellouts and end-of-the-year nominations for MVP (Morgan, Girma), Rookie of the Year (Girma), Defender of the Year (Girma), Coach of the Year (Stoney), and Goalkeeper of the Year (Kalien Sheridan). The Major League Soccer and MLS name and shield are registered trademarks of Major League Soccer, L.L.C. 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. TheAttacking Third, the podcast devoted to bringing you everything you need to know from women's soccer, will have postgame coverage carried live on YouTube and on the CBS Sports App following the trophy ceremony, with Angel City defender Ali Riley featured as a special guest. Forward Michelle Alozie made her season debut as a second half stoppage time substitute. 5:09 pm ET, at Kansas City defeated Houston Dash 2-1 in the NWSL quarterfinals and then went on to eliminate NWSL Shield winners OL Reign in the semifinals. Portland Thorns vs. Houston Dash: April 14, 2023. [10] Women's soccer was also well-supported via the University of Portland Pilots. 5:29 pm ET, at It is now the second straight year in which the Thorns replaced two high-ranking members of the organization. The Thorns would lose a lopsided 30 to the Courage, who became the first team to win the NWSL Shield and the NWSL Playoffs in the same season. All statistics correct as of September 25, 2022. Girma was excellent in defense showing why she's a finalist for league MVP among other awards but it wasn't enough as Crystal Dunn scored the dramatic winner deep into stoppage time for her first goal since giving birth to her first child in May. The team now holds the NWSL record for most games scoring four or more goals, accomplishing this feat 22 times. [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. The Portland Thorns play at Providence Park located in the Goose Hollow neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. The club made history throughout its inaugural season and fell just short of making an appearance in the NWSL Championship final. 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. Also, a logo was unveiled. 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. Things are alright after she ended up on her back after making contact with Korneick but Bixby passed the checks and it was deemed to have no foul play on the contact between the two. 4:33 pm ET. Ertz expected to sign with Angel City, per reports. PTFCMap.com: Your digital guide for getting to, from and around the stadium and everything else you need on matchday. Portland Thorns FC 2020 Stadium Home. In the first round of playoffs on August 24, the Thorns beat FC Kansas City 32 in extra time. Portland took the lead in the ninth minute of the match after midfielder Crystal Dunn scored her second goal of the season.. Morgan will continue in the match after testing sprints on the sideline but it's something to watch as the minutes count on considering there were questions surrounding Morgan's availability heading into the match. What she does, few in the league are able to duplicate. [8][9] In Portland the team was christened the Portland Rain and played the 2000 season in the Pacific Coast Soccer League (PCSL). Paramount+ is the only place to watch every minute of every UCL match this season in addition to Serie A, NWSL, Europa League and more. Crystal Dunn proved to be the ideal substitution in the match after getting into the game just past the hour mark. Goalkeeper Jane Campbell and winger Maria Sanchez are early season standouts for Houston, keeping a clean sheet and scoring a goal, respectively. Forward Diana Ordez had a look on goal in the 57th minute of the second half from the far side. Franchises like OL Reign and Portland Thorns are long-established clubs in the league, while San Diego has found early success on the pitch in their inaugural season. I think we just fell a little bit short and lacked a little bit of quality in the final third.. pic.twitter.com/E6x4K8FSdY. [85], The team's colors were announced as red, green, and black. Portland signed midfielder Sarah Robbins. Coming Soon. The two teams will battle it out for a spot in the NWSL Championship. Portland defeated the Courage at Orlando City Stadium in a physical 10 match to win their second NWSL championship. 2h been dreaming about this connection #BAONPDX 0:28 2.3K views 2 19 The 2022 NWSL postseason will conclude on Saturday, as Portland Thorns FC and Kansas City Current square off in the NWSL Championship. Salmon had an open look on goal in the 23rd minute beating a Portland defender at the near post. But the actual battle will be between the USWNT defender Naomi Girma going up against Smith. 7:04 pm ET, at Short-term goalkeeper replacement contract expired. 8:20 pm ET. The Dash nearly took the lead in the 80th minute after forward Ebony Salmon forced a turnover in the midfield. Getting into space and forcing Sheridan into a save, it won't take long for Dunn to get back into the swing of things. How to Watch Portland Thorns FC vs. Houston Dash Today: Game Date: April 14, 2023 Game Time: 10:30 p.m. The eighth overall pick by Portland in the first round of the 2013 National Women's Soccer League College (NWSL) Draft from the University of Florida, Williamson made her professional debut with Thorns FC in 2013 and ranked second on the team in minutes (1,944) during her rookie campaign. Its design features the team colors of red and white "with a protective wreath of thorns surrounding a familiar, stylized rose in the center." Thorns coach Mike Norris said his team pushed well in the second half and probably did enough to win. With her game-winning goal, Dunn has now scored in four different NWSL playoff games, tied for the most with Samantha Mewis and Amy Rodriguez. The 2022 Portland Thorns FC season is the team's tenth season as a professional women's soccer team. 6:19 pm ET, at 7:01 pm ET, at [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. Portland Thorns FC. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on March 12, 2020 the Thorns canceled their preseason tournament, scheduled for March 29-April 4. The leagues most prestigious club was just one point away from securing their third straight Shield. Competition. The Nigerian international made 10 appearances last season for the Dash, scoring two goals. . Smith doesn't miss many but she couldn't get the shot off in time and Sheridan was quick to scramble out and take care ofthe danger. Portland is 2-1 all-time in the championship game, and won on both occasions when the game was not held in Portland (2013 at Western New York and 2017 vs. North Carolina in Orlando). End-to-end action between the two sides here and nearly even in offensive stats. [74], The Thorns qualified for the 2021 Women's International Champions Cup as champions of the 2020 Fall Series, and won the tournament by defeating three-time finalists and defending champions Olympique Lyon 10. Crystal Dunn scored the first one in the third minute of the match, which complemented Smith's hat trick in Kansas City. 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. Better from Portland as things have gotten a little stale lately. 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. Apr 22. The match begins Saturday, Oct. 1 at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. [27][28] The team's first home match on April 21 provided the club its first victory, a 21 win over Seattle Reign FC. All of the Thorns top-four contributors in the goal-scoring department are making their return to the club. After a 1455 league record for 47 points and a second-place finish, the Thorns defeated the Orlando Pride 41 in a playoff semi-final. Morgan Weaver scored the match-winning penalty. The Thorns three attempts on target were just short of the Wave's four shots on goal. The Thorns finished the 2015 season with 23 points from 20 games and did not reach the playoffs, the first (and to date only) season in which they have failed to do this. 713 Nights, presented by Bud Light, are one of the best values in Houston as fans can purchase $7 tickets, $1 hot dogs and $3 beers. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. A few minutes later, Snchez connected with Ordez whose shot sailed just over the cross bar. Houston's goalless draw against Louisville was a hard-fought contest, but a victory over Chicago helped carry their momentum through the international break. [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 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. San Diego Wave starters: Sheridan, Riehl, Girma, Westphal, Van Edmond, McNabb, Briede, Korneick, Jakobsson, Shaw, Morgan, Reserves: Taylor, Doniak, Ali, Turnbow, Gyau, Pogarch, Shimmer, Altschuld, Telford, Suited up for the semis.Today's #WaveFC starting XI, presented by @Gatorade. Portland Thorns FC and San Diego Wave FC are scheduled to face off in the first of two NWSL semifinal matchups. Repeating as a champion in any league is difficult, but looking at the number of players that are returning, it is not out of the question. Neither do we. [11][12][13] After the start of the NWSL, in the 2013 WPSL the Portland Rain's spot was replaced by a Timbers Alliance club Westside Timbers and Tualatin Hills United Soccer Club (THUSC) Diamonds. Here's what you need to know. 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). Morgan Weaver scored the match-winning goal in regulation. 5:03 pm ET, at The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. [73], The Thorns competed in and won the West Division of the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, advancing from the group stage to host the finals on May 8, 2021, against NJ/NY Gotham FC. Behind one of the most passionate fan bases at Providence Park, this very well could be the team to repeat as champions. [39] The Thorns finished third in the regular season and were knocked out in the playoff semi-final by FC Kansas City. 6:34 pm ET, at Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. Women's Soccer Jersey. Signed a one-year contract with one-year option. Remember the need for set plays? All Rights Reserved. 1M; Chris Wright; EA Sports. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Coffey was an orchestrator. 2M; How to watch live stream online: You can stream this match live on Paramount+. Portland Thorns FC 2022 Stadium Away. I think us coming back together after international break is always challenging, midfielder Sam Coffey said. All rights reserved (About Us). The Current is the first team to reach the NWSL Championship after collecting fewer than six points from the first five games of the season. The match begins Saturday, Oct. 1 at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. For the Canadian legendSinclair, this could be her last season with Portland having signed just a one-year contract with the club after 2022. Providence Park. Their +7 goal differential in two games is top of the league. 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