Thorns down Gotham in NWSL Cup shootout
The Portland Thorns won the NWSL Challenge Cup tournament on a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw with Gotham on Saturday.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
0-0-0, 8th in United States NWSL
Thorns teen files age-limits suit against NWSL
Olivia Moultrie is suing the National Women's Soccer League on anti-trust grounds over its refusal to allow her to play because of her age.
Foudy's players to watch in the NWSL Challenge Cup (1:06)
Foudy: Crystal Dunn has been underrated for far too long (1:13)
Sauerbrunn named new U.S. women's captain
United States women's national team manager Vlatko Andonovski announced that defender Becky Sauerbrunn will be the team's captain going forward.
Portland acquires USWNT star Crystal Dunn
The Portland Thorns have acquired World Cup winner and former NWSL MVP Crystal Dunn.
U.S. camp without Morgan, Lavelle, Press
Tobin Heath, Rose Lavelle, Sam Mewis, Alex Morgan and Christen Press are all playing in England and will not join the camp.
Klingenberg delivers fiery speech in huddle via video (0:55)
Oregon fires force postponement of Portland match
The NWSL announced Monday that the fall series game between the Portland Thorns and OL Reign has been postponed a second time.
USWNT WC winners Heath, Press join Man Utd
Manchester United have signed two-time World Cup winners Tobin Heath and Christen Press on one-year deals, the club announced on Wednesday.
Rachel Daly steers Houston to the NWSL Challenge Cup final
The Dash don't have a rich history, but Houston has found an identity worthy of a team playing for the NWSL championship against Chicago on Sunday.
Houston beats Portland to reach NWSL Cup final
Rachel Daly scored in the 69th minute and the Houston Dash advanced to the NWSL Challenge Cup title game with a 1-0 win over the Portland Thorns.
Coach pressed into backup goalie duty for Thorns
Former German national team goalkeeper Nadine Angerer has unexpectedly found herself on the bench for the Portland Thorns
Unlikely NWSL season will have an unlikely Challenge Cup champion
With the dominant defending NWSL champion Courage out, the Red Stars, Dash, Thorns and Sky Blue look to rewrite history in the semifinals.
The mental toll of life in the NWSL Challenge Cup bubble
The one-month NWSL season tournament, made necessary by the coronavirus pandemic, is short but no less taxing on the players' bodies and minds.
Thorns upset Courage in Challenge Cup quarters
Portland reached the semifinals of the NWSL's Challenge Cup with a stunning upset of North Carolina, while Houston beat Utah on penalties.
NWSL standouts move on to quarterfinals
As the tournament knockout rounds begin Friday, Graham Hays highlights the players who made favorable impressions in the preliminary matches.
Thorns FC's Lindsey Horan provides a glimpse inside NWSL bubble
The NWSL was the first pro team sport to restart during COVID-19, and Lindsey Horan is adjusting surprisingly well to the new normal.
NWSL players take knee during national anthem
All 22 starters from the North Carolina Courage and Portland Thorns, along with reserves from both teams, knelt during the national anthem Saturday.
U.S. stars Heath, Press back out of NWSL restart
Tobin Heath will not participate in the upcoming NWSL Challenge Cup over concerns about the coronavirus.
Ellie Carpenter joins European powerhouse Lyon
Australia international Ellie Carpenter has agreed to join European women's champions Lyon from the Portland Thorns, the French club have confirmed.
Courage-Thorns to kick off NWSL June 27 return
Two-time defending champion North Carolina Courage will play Portland Thorns to kick off the NWSL Challenge Cup on June 27.
USWNT legend Sauerbrunn traded to Portland
The Portland Thorns have acquired two-time World Cup winner Becky Sauerbrunn from the Utah Royals, the NWSL clubs announced on Tuesday.
Raso to join Matilda Kerr in English WSL
Matildas winger Hayley Raso will join Sam Kerr in England's Women's Super League, with a move to Everton appearing done and dusted.
Thorns make Sophia Smith NWSL's No. 1 pick
The Portland Thorns took Sophia Smith with the No. 1 pick, making her the first teenager ever drafted by a National Women's Soccer League team.
2021 NWSL Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ/NY Gotham FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Kansas City | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| North Carolina Courage | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| OL Reign | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chicago Red Stars | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Orlando Pride | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Washington Spirit | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Houston Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |