The Lowdown: Diving into the long off-season

The NWSL off-season is already in full swing even if no one knows for sure exactly how it will work.  We...

Thorns waive Nikki Marshall on busy roster day

Portland Thorns FC have waived defender Nikki Marshall, the team announced late Friday. Marshall started all 24 matches for the NWSL...

VIDEO: Thorns celebrate with fans at JELD-WEN

The players of Portland Thorns FC returned to PDX Airport on Monday and were greeted by several hundred fans decked out...

The Lowdown: Thorns took unexpected path to title

It was the first group of Portland Thorns FC players—acquired via allocation—that were responsible for the club being stamped as National...

Fans of both Thorns, Flash big winners at NWSL Championship

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Sometimes the beautiful game isn’t so beautiful. Sometimes, it’s quite ugly. And sometimes it’s beautiful and ugly all...

VIDEO: Portland Thorns return to big crowd at airport

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Some 15 hours after winning the first-ever National Women’s Soccer League Championship, Portland Thorns FC returned to their...

Heath’s injured right foot comes through for title

Rochester, N.Y. — The most talked about appendage in women’s soccer this week turned out to be the one that decided...

Lacking wide play, Flash out-muscled by Thorns

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Aaran Lines said he had a feeling on Saturday like he hasn’t had all season. Unfortunately for the...

Heath free kick lifts Portland Thorns past WNY Flash for first-ever NWSL championship

Video: Heath free-kick from distance breaks deadlock for Portland Thorns ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Portland Thorns FC are the first-ever National Women’s...

HALFTIME: Thorns lead on Heath free kick

Video: Heath free-kick from distance breaks deadlock for Portland Thorns ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Portland Thorns FC lead the Western New York...