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Analysis
/ 2 years ago2023 NWSL schedule released: Actually, there’s a lot to like
From simultaneous kickoffs to end the regular season, to relegating the Challenge Cup to the World Cup window, the league did...
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Chicago Red Stars
/ 2 years agoNWSL announces unprecedented penalties in response to joint report findings
Riley, Holly, Burke, Dames banned for life; Red Stars and Thorns fined $1.5M and $1M, respectively
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NWSL
/ 2 years agoWhy the Thorns promoted Mike Norris to head coach
Norris becomes head coach after one year as assistant, replacing NWSL Championship-winning Rhian Wilkinson, who resigned after being investigated
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News
/ 2 years agoThorns coach Rhian Wilkinson to resign after being cleared in investigation
Rhian Wilkinson, who guided Portland Thorns FC to the 2022 National Women’s Soccer League Championship in her first season as head...
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Analysis
/ 2 years agoMerritt Paulson will sell the Thorns. Major questions remain about the team’s future
Fourteen months after allegations first came to light that Portland Thorns owner Merritt Paulson helped extend the coaching career of Paul...
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News
/ 2 years agoMerritt Paulson announces intent to sell Portland Thorns
Merritt Paulson announced his intention to sell the Portland Thorns on Thursday, clearing a pathway to ending what has been a...
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Analysis
/ 2 years agoThe Equalizer Podcast: NWSL Champion Portland Thorns FC
Jeff Kassouf and and Jason Anderson (Pro Soccer Wire) react to Portland Thorns FC’s win over the Kansas City Current in...
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Analysis
/ 2 years agoAnalysis: Intense counter-pressing, forcing errors leads Portland to third NWSL Championship
Intense counter-pressing was one of the key tactical themes underpinning the Kansas City Current’s run to the NWSL Championship. Their penultimate...
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Analysis
/ 2 years agoTough lineup calls, stout defense net Portland Thorns a trophy
Among those praised by Portland Thorns coach Rhian Wilkinson late Saturday night was the team’s training staff. The first-year National Women’s...
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Analysis
/ 2 years agoPortland Thorns win third NWSL title: Smith shines, midfield dominates, Current dries up
The Portland Thorns are champions of the National Women’s Soccer League for the third time after defeating the Kansas City Current,...
