NWSL's Portland Thorns sold to Bhathal family after year-long process
A family that is among the investors in the NBA’s Sacramento Kings has purchased the Portland Thorns of the National Women’s Soccer League.JANUARY 3
PORTLAND THORNS FC 10-4-12 · 6TH IN NWSL · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
10-4-12 · 6TH IN NWSL · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Christine Sinclair ends storied 23-year career with the Canadian women
Christine Sinclair, the top international goal scorer among both women and men, played her final match with the Canadian national team on Tu...DECEMBER 6, 2023
Sinclair ends her storied 23-year career with the Canadian women
Christine Sinclair, the top international goal scorer among both women and men, played her final match with the Canadian national team on Tuesday nightDECEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starlight Stadium will see the beginning of the beginning for Christine Sinclair The book on the celebrated Canadian international isn't over; her retirement from international play will just usher in a new chapter.
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM
Portland Thorns goalkeeping coach Nadine Angerer departs club A former goalkeeper for the Thorns, Angerer leaves after 10 total years in Portland between playing and coaching.
NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Crystal Dunn announces she's leaving Portland Thorns after 3 seasons
Crystal Dunn will enter unrestricted free agency as one of the most coveted players on the market.NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Crystal Dunn announces departure from Portland Thorns after 3 seasons Dunn will leave Portland as a free agent this winter, she announced on Instagram.
NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Christine Sinclair says friends, family convinced her to play out year with Canada
Christine Sinclair thought she’d quietly retire from the Canadian national team, but her family convinced her to play out the year.OCTOBER 26, 2023
Christine Sinclair says friends and family convinced her to play out the year with Canada
Christine Sinclair thought she’d quietly retire from the Canadian national team after helping the squad qualify for next summer’s Paris OlympicsOCTOBER 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Becky Sauerbrunn hopes new USWNT coach can 'get the best out of this group'
Longtime USWNT captain Becky Sauerbrunn says she has been involved "a little bit" in the search for the team's new head coach.OCTOBER 23, 2023
Canada women's national team icon Christine Sinclair retires from international play
Canada women's national team legend Christine Sinclair is retiring from international play, the team confirmed Friday.OCTOBER 20, 2023
Christine Sinclair retires from Canadian women's national team The 40-year-old is an Olympic gold medalist and a three-time NWSL champion. She is the all-time leader in international goals.
OCTOBER 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Becky Sauerbrunn, Sophia Smith return to USWNT roster after injury spells
Becky Sauerbrunn is back on the USWNT roster after missing out on what would have been her fourth consecutive World Cup appearance due to a...OCTOBER 18, 2023
NWSL millennials show out in playoff push: Full Time San Diego Wave captures the Shield, while Sophia Smith earns golden boot.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MVP, defender of the year, golden boot: Our experts take on NWSL's biggest awards Who will win the league's top 2023 awards?
OCTOBER 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
NWSL Decision Day stakes, Sophia Smith's return: Full Time If you’re indecisive, look away now because Decision Day is here. I’m Emily Olsen here with Meg Linehan and Steph Yang — welcome to Full Tim...
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Thorns down Reign 2-0 to move back atop the NWSL standings
Hina Sugita and Morgan Weaver scored off of two set pieces as the Portland Thorns won 2-0 against the Reign at homeSEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
USWNT captain Lindsey Horan nominated for Best FIFA Women's Player
Lindsey Horan was the only United States women's national team player nominate for Best FIFA Women's Player.SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
USWNT, Portland Thorns star Sophia Smith named to Ballon d'Or shortlist
Sophia Smith was the lone American named to the 30-person Ballon d'Or Feminin shortlist on Wednesday.SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Ballon d'Or shortlist: Messi, Haaland, Bonmati and Smith among nominees The shortlists for the 2023 Ballon d’Or have been announced, with Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Vinicius Junior among the nominees for th...
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
USWNT, Portland Thorns star Sophia Smith sustains mild MCL sprain
Sophia Smith's status going forward will be week-to-week, the Portland Thorns announced on Wednesday.AUGUST 30, 2023
Full Time: NWSL says 'Contigo Jenni' Like many of the players, we’re still dealing with jet lag. I’m Emily Olsen here with Meg Linehan and Steph Yang — welcome to Full Time! Thi...
AUGUST 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Sophia Smith sustains apparent knee injury in Thorns game vs. Spirit The game against Washington was just Smith's second since returning from the Women's World Cup.
AUGUST 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Despite injury to Sophia Smith, Portland Thorns grind out 1-1 draw at Washington Spirit The Thorns rallied after a rough first half and emerged with a point. Smith's injury loomed over the contest.
AUGUST 27, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Lindsey Horan knows the reason behind USNWT's World Cup flop USWNT co-captain Lindsey Horan offered her opinion on the team’s poor showing in the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
AUGUST 23, 2023 • NYPOST.COM
