Reign rally to beat Spirit, will host final

Seattle Reign FC are set to host the 2014 NWSL Championship after rallying for a 2-1 victory over the Washington Spirit...

Lindsey leaves lasting impact on teammates, sport

Too often people look at easily quantifiable statistics when discussing professional athletes and what distinguishes the noteworthy ones. Lori Lindsey’s 31...

Riley rips Kansas City turf, stadium, purported 159-degree field temperatures

For almost a year, Portland Thorns FC players and staff have discussed how they wanted to repeat as champions on their...

FC Kansas City eliminates Portland — four reasons this year was different

FC Kansas City waited one day short of a year to get back to the NWSL semifinals, where they coughed up...

FC Kansas City avenges 2013 loss, advances to NWSL final over Thorns

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Last year’s NWSL Playoffs kicked off with an exciting match that saw two aggressive offenses combine for...

After massive turnaround in Year 2, underdog Spirit eye unthinkable against Seattle

The Washington Spirit are in the 2014 NWSL playoffs. That’s not a sentence many expected to be a true statement heading...

NWSL semifinal preview: rematch in Kansas City

Portland Thorns FC (10-8-6) at FC Kansas City (12-7-5) Durwood Stadium Saturday, 1 pm EDT (ESPN2) Series:  tied, 3-3-1 (Thorns, 2-1-0...

Johnston wins NWSL Rookie of the Year

Julie Johnston of the Chicago Red Stars has been voted 2014 NWSL Rookie of the Year.  The No. 3 overall pick...

Rested FC Kansas City readies for another semifinal meeting with Portland

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — For the second straight year, FC Kansas City will host Portland Thorns FC in the opening round...

Thorns hope they’re peaking at right time as they head to Kansas City

There’s really no telling which Portland Thorns team will show up in Kansas City on Saturday. The Thorns have been Jekyll...