Portland Thorns

Sophia Smith signs new Thorns deal, becomes NWSL’s highest paid

USWNT forward Sophia Smith has signed a new contract with the Portland Thorns making her the highest-paid player annually in…

1 month ago

U.S. teenage superstar Olivia Moultrie inks new Portland Thorns deal! USWNT’s 2023 Young Player of the Year secures deal through 2026

USWNT teenage phenom Olivia Moultrie has signed a new deal with Portland Thorns through 2026.

3 months ago

NWSL by the numbers: Why Portland Thorns are best of 2023

The 2023 NWSL regular season ends this weekend, but before the playoff field is set, here are the best and…

7 months ago

NWSL suspends fired Thorns employees, former Spirit coach Kris Ward

A Portland assistant coach and athletic trainer were dismissed Tuesday and were suspended for the season. Ward had been fired…

1 year ago

ESPN: Angel City acquire No. 1 NWSL pick, expected to take USWNT Thompson

Angel City FC has acquired the top pick in next week's NWSL draft in a three-team trade involving the Portland…

1 year ago

Merrit Paulson to sell NWSL team Portland Thorns

Portland Thorns owner Merrit Paulson announced he plans to sell the NWSL club, but maintain control of the Major League…

1 year ago

USA’s Sophia Smith: ‘You won’t get far if you don’t love the game’

The Portland Thorns forward on pushing herself to the limit, learning from Christine Sinclair and the upcoming World Cup

1 year ago

NWSL hits popularity milestone as final smashes TV & streaming records

CBS announced that the NWSL final between the Portland Thorns and Kansas City Current last weekend attracted record-setting viewership numbers.

2 years ago

NWSL averages record 915,000 viewers on for championship match

An average of 915,000 viewers tuned in to watch the Portland Thorns collect their third National Women's Soccer League Championship…

2 years ago

Portland’s NWSL title success built around Sophia Smith and trying new things

Portland Thorns coach Rhian Wilkinson tried new things and kept the team's identity amid adversity, and it won them an…

2 years ago