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Thorns crush Washington Spirit 6-1
Thorns crush Washington Spirit 6-1 Alex Morgan and Jessica McDonalds both scored twice to lead the Portland Thorns to a 6-1 victory over the Washington Spirit in Maryland Saturday.NewsAlex Morgan back for the Thorns on Saturday
Alex Morgan back for the Thorns on Saturday Portland Thorns star Alex Morgan will make her return to the field Saturday night when the Thorns host Western New York at Providence Park.NewsThorns fall to Western New York 5-0
Thorns fall to Western New York 5-0Although star forward Alex Morgan was back on the field for the Thorns Saturday, she couldn’t help the team beat back the Western New York Flash.SportsThorns, US team await Alex Morgan's return
Thorns, US team await Alex Morgan's returnPortland's NWSL team is struggling without its star forward as she rehabs from a left ankle injury she sustained while training with the U.S. national team last fall.Live at 7Talk Box: Rachel Van Hollebeke of the Portland Thorns
Talk Box: Rachel Van Hollebeke of the Portland ThornsPortland Thorns defender Rachel Van Hollebeke joins us to talk about the team's home opener coming up on Saturday, April 26.NewsThorns beat Kansas City in home opener, 3-1
Thorns beat Kansas City in home opener, 3-1The Portland Thorns won their home opener against Kansas City Saturday, 3-1.Thorns win championship, return to Portland
Thorns win championship, return to PortlandIt was a triumphant return for the Portland Thorns Sunday at the Portland International Airport. SportsMorgan vs. Wambach for NWSL championship
Morgan vs. Wambach for NWSL championshipScoring sensation Morgan of the Portland Thorns is expected to compete in the final Saturday night against the Western New York Flash despite a knee injury that's kept her sidelined for two weeks.SportsThorns beat FC Kansas City 3-2, head to NWSL championship
Thorns beat FC Kansas City 3-2, head to NWSL championshipThe Portland Thorns beat FC Kansas City Saturday 3-2, sending them to the NWSL championship game Saturday.SportsThorns prep for first NWSL playoffs
Thorns prep for first NWSL playoffs Star striker Alex Morgan is the biggest question for the Portland Thorns heading into Saturday's semifinal NWSL playoff match against FC Kansas City.SportsThorns beat Seattle 2-1 on the road
Thorns beat Seattle 2-1 on the road The Portland Thorns beat the Seattle Reign in a 2-1 come-from-behind win Saturday in Washington.SportsThorns tie Flash 0-0 in New York
Thorns tie Flash 0-0 in New YorkThe Portland Thorns FC tied the Western New York Flash 0-0 Saturday night at Sahlen’s Stadium in Rochester. Thorns lost to Breakers 2-1, Morgan injured in first half
Thorns lost to Breakers 2-1, Morgan injured in first halfThe Portland Thorns fell 2-1 to the Boston Breakers in New England Wednesday after forward Alex Morgan was hurt in the first 10 minutes of the game.SportsThorns lose to FC Kansas City 3-2
Thorns lose to FC Kansas City 3-2The Portland Thorns have three must win games left in the season after losing to FC Kansas City Sunday night.NewsThorns top Sky Blue 3-1 in must-win match
Thorns top Sky Blue 3-1 in must-win matchThe Portland Thorns have their eye on first place and their 3-1 win over Sky Blue FC Wednesday was a big step toward that goal.NewsThorns tie Red Stars, 3-3, at Jeld-Wen
Thorns tie Red Stars, 3-3, at Jeld-WenThe Portland Thorns FC tied the Chicago Red Stars 3-3 Sunday afternoon at Jeld-Wen Field. SportsThorns beat Boston Breakers 2 to 1
Thorns beat Boston Breakers 2 to 1The Portland Thorns settled the score with the Boston Breakers Sunday in a 2-1 come-from-behind win in Massachussets.SportsTimbers, Thorns join Wyden in fight against hunger
Timbers, Thorns join Wyden in fight against hunger Senator Ron Wyden was joined by members of the Portland Timbers and Thorns soccer teams to help raise awareness about the need for continued donations to the Oregon Food Bank.Thorns’ LeBlanc is Player of the Week, again
Thorns’ LeBlanc is Player of the Week, againIt was a special moment at Jeld-Wen Field on July 14 when Thorns goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc stopped international superstar Abby Wambach on a penalty kick in the 84th minute to preserve a 1-1 draw against the Western N.Y. Flash. SportsThorns tie NY Flash 1-1 at Jeld-Wen
Thorns tie NY Flash 1-1 at Jeld-WenThe Portland Thorns tied the New York Flash 1-1 in front of a crowd of more than 13,000 at Jeld-Wen field Sunday afternoon. NewsNortheast Portland futsal has grand opening
Northeast Portland futsal has grand openingA new sports complex in Portland that is dedicated to the game of futsal has its grand-opening this week.SportsThorns extend road streak, draw Sky Blue FC
Thorns extend road streak, draw Sky Blue FC The Portland Thorns extended their league-best record on the road in a scoreless draw with Sky Blue FC Saturday. SportsThorns midfielder Edwards has knee surgery
Thorns midfielder Edwards has knee surgeryPortland Thorns midfielder Becky Edwards will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee. NewsThorns beat Seattle Reign 2-0 at Jeld-Wen
Thorns beat Seattle Reign 2-0 at Jeld-WenThe Portland Thorns beat the Seattle Reign FC 2-0 Sunday in front of a crowd of close to 14,000 at Jeld-Wen Field. Thorns score 4 in win over K.C.
Thorns score 4 in win over K.C.Thorns score 4 in win over K.C.NewsThorns, Timbers greet fans at movie screening
Thorns, Timbers greet fans at movie screeningMembers of the Portland Thorns and the Portland Timbers came out Tuesday to share their love of soccer with kids. SportsThorns, missing top players, fall to Chicago Red Stars 2-0
Thorns, missing top players, fall to Chicago Red Stars 2-0 The Portland Thorns lost 2-0 to the Chicago Red Stars Saturday at Jeld-Wen with more than 12,000 fans on hand. SportsPortland Thorns beat Seattle Reign 1-0
Portland Thorns beat Seattle Reign 1-0 The Portland Thorns beat the Seattle Reign 1-0 Saturday night. SportsThorns beat Spirit 2-0 at Jeld-Wen
Thorns beat Spirit 2-0 at Jeld-Wen The Portland Thorns beat the Washington Spirit 2-0 at Jeld-Wen in front of a crowd of more than 12,000 Sunday afternoon.NewsThorns return home, suffer first loss
Thorns return home, suffer first loss The Portland Thorns returned home from a long road trip Thursday to suffer their first loss of the season.Featured Video
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