All posts tagged "Portland Thorns FC"
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Analysis
/ 2 weeks agoHow a position change led to Morgan Weaver’s best year yet
- Weaver proved to be an asset at left wing as the Thorns tweaked their lineup - She had a career-best...
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Analysis
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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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Uncategorized
/ 5 months agoChampionship Notebook: Sinclair, Sauerbrunn reflect on league growth
As the National Women’s Soccer League celebrates its 10th season and ninth final, several players who were prominent in the nascent...
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Analysis
/ 5 months agoPreviewing the NWSL Championship: Portland Thorns FC vs. Kansas City Current
The Portland Thorns and Kansas City Current met in their opening National Women’s Soccer League regular season fixture of 2022. Now...
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Analysis
/ 5 months agoIs there an underdog in the NWSL Championship?
On the banks of the Potomac river, Meghan Klingenberg is debating with me. Fervently. “I think to put any expectations on...
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Angel City FC
/ 11 months agoNWSL Results: Houston stuns Portland with road win, Angel City defeat Current
After a thrilling weekend internationally with the UEFA Women’s Champions League Final, the National Women’s Soccer League continued with the soccer-filled...
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NWSL
/ 2 years agoRaquel Rodríguez aims for greatness in Portland
There is no doubt that Portland Thorns FC have star power. Christine Sinclair. Lindsey Horan. Becky Sauerbrunn. Sophia Smith. Add Raquel Rodríguez to...
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News
/ 2 years agoCrystal Dunn joins Portland Thorns in three-team NWSL trade
Crystal Dunn is joining Portland Thorns FC. The U.S. women’s national team midfielder and defender was traded to the Thorns in a...
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NWSL
/ 2 years agoChristine Sinclair buries two penalties in 2-1 Thorns victory over OL Reign
Christine Sinclair enjoys scoring against her rivals. In another edition of the Cascadia rivalry, the Portland Thorns FC took a trip...