Lauletta’s XI: Reign are not ready for prime time

Tons of red cards, unexpected wins, and more takeaways from the NWSL's second week

Two red cards, two goals and one Cascadia rivalry victory for Portland

In front of a record home-opener crowd, the Thorns defeated the Reign 2-0 despite a 9th minute sending off, followed by...

Lauletta’s XI: Timing of replays a continued frustration

The 2026 NWSL season opened this weekend with expansion debuts, red cards, and more action

Thorns put league on notice, knock off Spirit to open ’26

Messner: 'A result like this speaks volumes for what this team has and what our future might look like'

Portland Thorns earn surprising opening night victory in D.C.

Olivia Moultrie scored and Sophia Wilson returned from maternity leave to kick off a new era in Portland

2026 NWSL Previews Part 4: Gotham FC, Portland Thorns, Washington Spirit, KC Current

The league winner, the championship winner. Who will make it back to the playoffs?

Thorns finally hire coach, tab Robert Vilahamn

The announcement comes just nine days before the regular season is set to begin

Sam Coffey officially joins Manchester City: ‘Something I simply have to pursue’

Sam Coffey is officially a player for Manchester City. The reported move from the Portland Thorns was announced by the English...

Gotham were underachievers, until they were champions

It took until the fourth game to get in the win column. It took until the 19th game to get the...

Thorns dismiss Rob Gale as head coach

Led Thorns to a 21-17-10 regular season record over nearly two seasons