Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Match: United States Under-23 Women's Youth National Team vs. Portland Thorns FC Date: March 8, 2022 Competition: Thorns Preseason Tournament Venue: Providence Park; Portland, Oregon. Worrying times for San Diego as Morgan is with the trainer after going in on a challenge on Sauerbrunn. Kickoff date. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Her shot was handled by the Portland goalkeeper to keep the score level. Portland Thorns FC SOCCER. ET . While the Wave struck first as Taylor Kornieck was left unmarked in. She cited personal reasons, particularly the desire of her and her husband, Portland Timbers director of sports science John Cone (who also resigned around the same time), to be together more.[36]. 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). Next up: The Thorns begin play in the NWSL Challenge Cup tournament, visiting San Diego Wave FC at 7 p.m. Wednesday (Paramount+). I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. How to Watch Portland Thorns FC vs. Houston Dash Today: Game Date: April 14, 2023 Game Time: 10:30 p.m. Smith caught up to a nice downfield pass from Olivia Moultrie and blasted a left-footed shot off the crossbar in the 32nd minute. It is now the second straight year in which the Thorns replaced two high-ranking members of the organization. The Thorns head into the matchup as the top-ranked side in the league table with six points out of their first two matches of the campaign, courtesy of back-to-back wins to start the season. [86][87] The team's home kit is rose red with a white stripe, while the road kit is white. With that,Karina LeBlanc appointed the teams former assistant coach Mike Norris as the Thorns full-time leader. Portland Thorns vs. Houston Dash: April 14, 2023. Defender Nikki Marshall announced her retirement from professional soccer. 6:34 pm ET, at [91] Providence Park was the third-largest stadium in the NWSL, after the Boston Breakers' Harvard Stadium and the 2014 expansion Houston Dash's BBVA Compass Stadium. The 2022 NWSL postseason will conclude on Saturday, as Portland Thorns FC and Kansas City Current square off in the NWSL Championship. The Thorns fine form was encapsulated by a 50 rout of the Houston Dash on July 24. But it curled up and over the crossbar. A week later they beat the Western New York Flash 20 in the championship game to become the first NWSL Champions. Portland acquired forward Jodie Taylor from the Washington Spirit in exchange for a 2015 second-round pick (No. In its inaugural season, the Portland Thorns FC placed third during the regular season and, in the playoffs, won the first NWSL championship. The Dash nearly took the lead in the 80th minute after forward Ebony Salmon forced a turnover in the midfield. 2022 MLS. The Portland Thorns booked the first place in the NWSL final after a 2-1 victory over the San Diego Wave at Providence Park. In 2022, the Thorns competed in the cup's West Division during the group stage. [34] The club finished in a three-way tie atop the league in the regular season standings, but by virtue of goal differential tiebreaker the club claimed the No. And this match will be the first encounter between new head coaches Sam Laity and Mike Norris. Five minutes left or we're getting free soccer here. We got you. Morgan Weaver scored the match-winning penalty. At the end of the season, head coach Paul Riley was fired from the position. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Merritt Paulson has decided to sell the Portland Thorns Football Club, but maintain ownership of the Portland Timbers. Both teams have plenty of new faces and young talent to lead the group to a title. The moves were made for financial reasons, as the NWSL has a strict salary cap of $315,000 for each team and the Thorns could not compete with offers made by Lyon and Manchester City. -- Ryan Clarke, rclarke@oregonian.com, Twitter: @RyanTClarke. Maria Sanchez answered for Houston (1-0-2, 5 points) in the 24th minute, dribbling into the left side of the box and driving a rolling shot past Thorns goalkeeper Bella Bixby. YOU CANNOT WRITE A BETTER STORY. San Deigo Wave gets on the scoreboard first. The team played the 2001 season in the W-League before returning to the PCSL until 2003 when the team folded. "We are thrilled with today's allocation, and I see this group of seven players as a terrific foundation for this club," said Parlow Cone. Short-term goalkeeper replacement contract expired. Houston had a golden opportunity in the 80th minute on a giveaway from Sauerbrunn that led to a shot by Ebony Salmon, but Bixby saved and covered it. Thorns midfielder Crystal Dunn scored the game-winner in dramatic fashion during late-game stoppage time. [27][28] The team's first home match on April 21 provided the club its first victory, a 21 win over Seattle Reign FC. 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. Williamson was traded to the Flash on April 5 as part of a move that granted Portland the right to midfielder Vero Boquete. 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. Houston Dash Add Ricky Clarke and Michael Poma to Technical Staff, Houston Dash Announces Dogtopia as Official Dog Boarding Partner. All Rights Reserved. Considering the improvements that many of the clubs around the rest of the NWSL, it is going to be a tall task. A bold test. Julie Ertz landing spots: Where will USWNT star go? 2M; Stadium. Sustainable Materials. at Prior to the start of the season, it was announced that the Thorns would play their first six games on the road due to ongoing renovation at Providence Park. 5:42 pm ET, at Thorns have been really strong in the early phases of the second half and applying pressure, but the Wave have been able to sustain it thus far. section: | slug: portland-thorns-vs-kansas-city-current-nwsl-championship-live-stream-how-to-watch-start-time-odds | sport: soccer | route: article_single.us | The Portland Thorns booked the first place in the NWSL final after a 2-1 victory over the San Diego Wave at Providence Park. 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. 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And like the Thorns, Houston has had a promising start to the season, earning four points in two games. 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. Including last year's Challenge Cup, Portland has won four of its six all-time meetings with Kansas City (D2-L0). [33], On August 28, 2013, NWSL announced Thorns FC forwards Christine Sinclair, Alex Morgan and defender Rachel Buehler were named to the National Women's Soccer League Best XI Second Team. Thorns Captain Christine Sinclair is the only player to remain from all NWSL championship appearances with Portland. After a 14-day wait, the defending NWSL champs are returning to action tonight at Providence Park, with kickoff set for 7:30pm against the Houston Dash. Two of the best strikers in the world in the same city. $60. Shaw, 17, is the youngest player to start an NWSL playoff game but Doniak will bring more energy for San Diego as they look to finish the job in regulation. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) The Portland Thorns Football Club has officially named their new head coach. It was the return to NWSL regular-season play for both teams after an international. [citation needed]. Makenzy Doniak enters for Jaedyn Shaw. The club announced Rhian Wilkinson as their head coach for the 2022 season in a press. Competition. [31], On the road, Thorns FC also were an attendance draw. [1] The Portland franchise is owned by Peregrine Sports LLC, which also owns the Portland Timbers. Any unauthorized use is forbidden. 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 | PORTLAND, Oregon - Despite an excellent effort that kept the match tied until the 84 th minute, the U.S. Under-23 Women's Youth National Team fell 4-1 to host Portland Thorns FC in the second . Crystal Dunn proved to be the ideal substitution in the match after getting into the game just past the hour mark. The 2022 NWSL Best XI selection earned a contract extension following the season through 2025. 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). Heather Davis as the new Chief Executive Officer. The club made history throughout its inaugural season and fell just short of making an appearance in the NWSL Championship final. . 5:24 pm ET, at Portland Thorns FC. Apr 22. The announcement came following the investigation into the head coaches conduct where she and a current Thorns player expressed feelings for each other. 1 option to retirement during the offseason. 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. [98] In 2014, Schatz returned, with former Thorns defender Marian Dougherty, who retired after the 2013 season, joining for color commentary. The design also includes a pair of four-pointed stars, or hypocycloids, that house the letters "F" and "C" and anchor the sides of the badge, and resemble the star prominent on Portland's official city flag. SAN DIEGO STRIKE FIRST IN PORTLAND. Pregame coverage onParamount+begins at 6:30 p.m. However, the Dash closed sections to seat only 7,000 spectators per game in 2014, and in 2015, the Breakers moved to the smaller Soldiers Field Soccer Stadium (now named Jordan Field). Jerseys, scarves, hats and more. 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Listen below and make sure to followAttacking Third, A CBS Soccer Podcast devoted to bringing you everything you need to know from the NWSL and around the globe. Portland signed international forward Genoveva Aonma. She pulled all of the strings for Portland in the middle of the park. Second-place Portland and fifth-place Kansas City will meet on neutral ground at Audi Field in Washington D.C. Racing Louisville FC @ Portland Thorns FC is an upcoming Soccer event that takes place on Apr 22 at 10:30 PM. Still can't believe this happened. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The Nigerian international made 10 appearances last season for the Dash, scoring two goals. [69] Wilkinson was subsequently put on administrative leave from the Thorns, but remained manager of the MLS Portland Timbers. [26] This reunited Sinclair and Morgan as club mates since winning the regular season and championship title with the Western New York Flash in Women's Professional Soccer's final season. 2h been dreaming about this connection #BAONPDX 0:28 2.3K views 2 19 [83] The next day, Rhian Wilkinson resigned as coach,[84] after reports that she may have become romantically involved with a player. Portland Thorns FC Nwsl standings, conference rankings, updated Portland Thorns FC records and playoff standings. San Deigo leads in total shots with seven compared to six by Portland. Alex Morgan delivered a lofty cross into the box where Kornieck slid into to open space between two defenders and head the first goal. [55] The Thorns would start the season strong, losing only one of their first six games before going on a run that would see them lose once in a nine-game stretch that spanned June and July. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Anything is within reach for this club in both the regular season and the Challenge Cup. 6:01 pm ET, at 5:46 pm ET, at The Kansas City Current joined the league in 2021. Providence Park. [14], Championship Game MVP: Sophia Smith (POR), The 2022 NWSL Expansion Draft was an expansion draft held by the NWSL on December 16, 2021, for two expansion teams, Angel City FC and San Diego Wave FC, to select players from existing teams in the league. The Thorns would finish with a regular season record of 1266 and match their second-place finish from the previous season. As the season wound down the team struggled to stay afloat during their final four games of the season going 1-2-1 and earned fifth place and a spot in the quarterfinal. Unsure if the team coming off a quarterfinal with extra time can keep up but we will see! National Team Replacement player contracts expired. Portland Thorns will play in the NWSL championship final on October 29, the will face the winner of OL Reign-Kansas City Current. Portland entered 2022 as the defending NWSL Challenge Cup champions. [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. 1 Color. Portland's road games were witnessed by season-high attendance figures or sellout crowds, including a record-setting crowd at the Maryland SoccerPlex against the Washington Spirit on May 4. Debuting the new secondary kit, Portland faced the Houston Dash in week 3 of the NWSL regular season, 14 days after mauling the Kansas City Current on the road. Sophia Smith vs. Naomi Girma: All eyes will likely be on USWNT teammates Sophia Smith and Alex Morgan as they suit up for the semifinal on opposite sides of the ball. Signed a three-year contract. ET with a live broadcast on Fox 12 Plus. Next up is OL Reign hosting the Kansas City Current to see who the other team in the final is. Just two out of the last five Shield winners have gone on to win the championship in the same season. 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. [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. [51], The Thorns announced that midfielder Amandine Henry and forward Nadia Nadim would not be returning to the team for the 2018 season. [96], During the 2013 season, games were streamed online and broadcast on the radio on Freedom 970 AM. Long had been with the team since its inaugural season, and was one of the first players to reach 100 NWSL appearances with one club. 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 Portland took the lead in the ninth minute of the match after midfielder Crystal Dunn scored her second goal of the season.. After Portland hoisted its third NWSL championship in November, the coach that led the club to the promised land,Rhian Wilkinson, officially resigned. Theres always a lot of chaos and movement, everyone just got back yesterday, so there is a ton of fatigue within the group as well. 3 seed in the NWSL playoffs. The future looks bright for the young franchise with both veteran leadership and young talent in place. In 2021, the Thorns won the NWSL Challenge Cup, the Women's International Champions Cup, and the NWSL Shield. The narrow margins between the two teams set up a "who will crack first" scenario between Wilkinson and Stoney for the second half. Crystal Dunn scores what should be the winner in the 93rd minute as again Portland were more active after a corner for another strike! Both teams entered halftime fairly even in offensive stats, though San Diego narrowly won the first-half battle in total shots with seven compared to six by Portland. But the actual battle will be between the USWNT defender Naomi Girma going up against Smith. Portland outshot the Dash 22-14, though Houston had six shots on frame compared to five for the Thorns. [56] Beginning the month of September at the top of the table and contenders for the NWSL Shield, the team entered what would be the worst run of form since Mark Parsons was named head coach. It's the first attempt on target from the Thorns today in their third attempt. 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Taylor Kornieck with the bullet header off Alex Morgan's beautiful cross. The midfielder logged 1,189 minutes for the Naisten Liiga side, and competed in the qualifying round of the 201415 UEFA Women's Champions League. '"[73] Paulson congratulated the Flash on hiring Riley in an email to club's President, stating "congrats on the Riley hire. From her range of passing to her tenacity defensively, Coffey was the definition of what a consistent player is in this league. It is quite evident that Portland is going to finish among the top-six teams in the league. 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. [49], On October 5, former Washington Spirit head coach Mark Parsons took over as head coach for 2016.[50]. 5:03 pm ET, at Women's Soccer Jersey. The Houston Dash remain unbeaten to earn a crucial point on the road against the reigning NWSL Champion, Portland Thorns, on Friday night. Portland Thorns FC receives a visit from the Houston Dash on Friday in NWSL action. I think we dominated, but we were just missing that final piece, a little bit of our bite, a little bit of our identity. 5:14 pm ET, at All rights reserved (About Us). [24] The other players assigned to the Thorns were Rachel Buehler, Tobin Heath, Karina LeBlanc, Alex Morgan, Marlene Sandoval, and Luz Saucedo.[24]. Portland outshot the Dash 22-14, though Houston had six shots on frame and the Thorns had five. [25] Seattle Reign FC general manager Amy Carnell reaction to the NWSL allocation and Morgan's placement was, "I think generally speaking, I could speak for all the clubs when I say I'm extremely surprised they would place (Christine) Sinclair and (Alex) Morgan in the same city. And like the Thorns, Houston has had a promising start to the season, earning four points in two games. After drawing the finals in regulation 11, the Thorns defeated Gotham in penalties 65 to claim the cup. In November 2014 the Thorns traded for defender Kat Williamson and midfielder McCall Zerboni. 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 Tickets: Still need tickets? [67], The subsequent fallout resulted in the resignation of league commissioner Lisa Baird and dismissal of league counsel Lisa Levine. [14][15][16], The formation of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) was announced on November 21, 2012, with Portland selected as a host for one of the eight teams. [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. This run included the return of several key players who had missed time for the FIFA Women's World Cup, including Lindsey Horan, the reigning NWSL MVP, and team captain Christine Sinclair. Sandra took a look at the landscape of the league. The 2022 NWSL Draft was held on December 18, 2021. The team held its preseason training camp in Bend, Oregon. Keep up with the latest storylines, expert analysis, highlights, scores and more. Cindy Parlow Cone has resigned as head coach for the Portland Thorns. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. Salmon had an open look on goal in the 23rd minute beating a Portland defender at the near post. It's Portland's worst nightmare as Kornieck opens the scoring following a great assist from Morgan. 6-keys: media/spln/soccer/reg/free/stories_live-blog, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. $90. It's the third time that Kornieck has scored on the Thorns this season. The Portland Thorns FC is an American professional women's soccer team based in Portland, Oregon. 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 Portland Rain were re-founded in 2009 when they joined the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL). Wilkinson took the reins from Mark Parsons, and just a year after leading the Thorns to the title, Portland will be heading into 2023 with a new manager. It's safe to say that Bella Bixby and the Thorns backline present themselves as a defensive wall with only one goal allowed. For the first time in NWSL history, three of the four semifinalists are from the west coast. San Diego may need to soak up pressure and try and hit them on the counter and set pieces will likely be key in this match as if Portland can continue the dominance in possession, there will be plenty of corner kicks. 2022 MLS. It didn't seem like anything direct happened after her check for a concussion in the first half but as she called for the trainer, she's going through checks again. [64] Later that day, the Courage announced that Riley had been fired due to "very serious allegations of misconduct". The team now holds the NWSL record for most games scoring four or more goals, accomplishing this feat 22 times. Support OregonLive. Racing Louisville FC @ Portland Thorns FC: Live Stream & on TV today . 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. The Thorns also share the stadium with the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer. Getting into space and forcing Sheridan into a save, it won't take long for Dunn to get back into the swing of things. The Portland Thorns FC is an American professional women's soccer team based in Portland, Oregon. [30] Subsequently, the team's regular-season home finale of 17,619 topped the previous mark of 16,479 and also ranks among the top single-game marks in women's professional soccer history in the United States. [80][81], Following Mark Parsons's exit, the Thorns hired one of the club's former players from Paul Riley's tenure, Rhian Wilkinson, as his replacement. 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