Portland Thorns 2026-05-31T11:00:10+00:00 Portland Thorns RSS Relay Service urn:relay:portland-thorns https://relay.stagerightlabs.com/images/portland-thorns-logo.png https://relay.stagerightlabs.com/images/portland-thorns-logo.png Portland Thornsurn:relay:portland-thorns:thorns-and-royals-draw-2-2-in-top-of-the-table-clash2026-05-31T11:00:10+00:00Thorns and Royals Draw 2-2 in Top of the Table Clash

PORTLAND, Ore. (Saturday, May 30, 2026) – Portland Thorns rallied back to a 2-2 draw against Utah Royals FC on Saturday afternoon at Providence Park, with forward Sophia Wilson scoring a late penalty to extend Portland’s home unbeaten streak to 10-straight across all competitions (nine in regular season play) since September 20, 2025 (7 W, 3D).

]]><![CDATA[Thorns and Royals Draw 2-2 in Top of the Table Clash]]>2026-05-31T11:00:10+00:00Portland Thornsurn:relay:portland-thorns:portland-thorns-announce-san-diego-wave-as-june-28-friendly-opponent-at-providence-park2026-05-27T11:00:09+00:00PORTLAND THORNS ANNOUNCE SAN DIEGO WAVE AS JUNE 28 FRIENDLY OPPONENT AT PROVIDENCE PARK, PRESENTED BY ALASKA AIRLINES

West Coast rivals meet in a clash of NWSL titans as Portland and San Diego renew their budding rivalry.

]]><![CDATA[PORTLAND THORNS ANNOUNCE SAN DIEGO WAVE AS JUNE 28 FRIENDLY OPPONENT AT PROVIDENCE PARK, PRESENTED BY ALASKA AIRLINES]]>2026-05-27T11:00:09+00:00Portland Thornsurn:relay:portland-thorns:a-conversation-with-dr-liz-nobis-mental-health-professional-for-the-portland-thorns2026-05-27T11:00:09+00:00A CONVERSATION WITH DR. LIZ NOBIS, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL FOR THE PORTLAND THORNS

A CONVERSATION WITH DR. LIZ NOBIS, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL FOR THE PORTLAND THORNS

]]><![CDATA[A CONVERSATION WITH DR. LIZ NOBIS, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL FOR THE PORTLAND THORNS]]>2026-05-27T11:00:09+00:00Portland Thornsurn:relay:portland-thorns:portland-thorns-drop-3-1-match-to-kc-current-on-the-road2026-05-25T11:00:10+00:00Portland Thorns Drop 3-1 Match to KC Current on the Road

Kansas City, Mis. (Sunday, May 24, 2026) – Portland Thorns took an early lead but couldn't hold on, dropping a 3-1 decision to the Kansas City Current at sold-out CPKC Stadium on Saturday. The win extended KC's unbeaten run at home, a streak that dates to the 2024 regular season.

]]><![CDATA[Portland Thorns Drop 3-1 Match to KC Current on the Road]]>2026-05-25T11:00:10+00:00Portland Thornsurn:relay:portland-thorns:thorns-defend-home-in-2-0-victory-over-bay-fc-and-claim-leagues-longest-home-shutout-streak2026-05-21T11:00:11+00:00Thorns Defend Home in 2-0 Victory over Bay FC and Claim League’s Longest Home Shutout Streak

PORTLAND, Ore. (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) – On a night of many firsts, the Portland Thorns continued their impressive start to the season with a dominant 2-0-win vs Bay FC on Wednesday night at Providence Park, reclaiming the top spot in the NWSL standings.

]]><![CDATA[Thorns Defend Home in 2-0 Victory over Bay FC and Claim League’s Longest Home Shutout Streak]]>2026-05-21T11:00:11+00:00Portland Thornsurn:relay:portland-thorns:a-conversation-with-dr-rachel-hoeft-mental-performance-coach-for-the-portland-thorns2026-05-20T11:00:10+00:00A CONVERSATION WITH DR. RACHEL HOEFT, MENTAL PERFORMANCE COACH FOR THE PORTLAND THORNS

In observation of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Portland Thorns sat down with Dr. Rachel Hoeft, a Mental Performance Coach who has worked with the team over the last two seasons to help players overcome psychological obstacles and how to take better control of the emotions that come along with life’s everyday challenges.

]]><![CDATA[A CONVERSATION WITH DR. RACHEL HOEFT, MENTAL PERFORMANCE COACH FOR THE PORTLAND THORNS]]>2026-05-20T11:00:10+00:00Portland Thornsurn:relay:portland-thorns:thorns-and-angel-city-fc-ends-scoreless2026-05-18T11:00:08+00:00Thorns and Angel City FC Ends in Scoreless Draw

Match recap to follow

]]><![CDATA[Thorns and Angel City FC Ends in Scoreless Draw]]>2026-05-18T11:00:08+00:00Portland Thornsurn:relay:portland-thorns:portland-thorns-and-goalkeeper-mackenzie-arnold-exercise-2027-mutual-option2026-05-13T11:00:11+00:00Portland Thorns and Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold Exercise 2027 Mutual Option

PORTLAND, Ore. (May 12, 2026) – The Portland Thorns announced today that it has reached an agreement with goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold to exercise her 2027 mutual option.

]]><![CDATA[Portland Thorns and Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold Exercise 2027 Mutual Option]]>2026-05-13T11:00:11+00:00Portland Thornsurn:relay:portland-thorns:match-recap-portland-thorns-fall-3-1-to-racing-louisville-fc2026-05-09T11:00:15+00:00MATCH RECAP | Portland Thorns Fall 3-1 to Racing Louisville FC

PORTLAND, Ore. (Friday, May 8, 2026) – The Portland Thorns fell 3-1 on the road at Racing Louisville FC Friday night, ending the team’s five-match unbeaten streak.‍Portland got things started early when midfielder Olivia Moultrie sent a deep ball into the Louisville half to find forward Sophia Wilson, who controlled the ball and shot the ball low past the keeper to get the Thorns on the board first.

]]><![CDATA[MATCH RECAP | Portland Thorns Fall 3-1 to Racing Louisville FC]]>2026-05-09T11:00:15+00:00Portland Thornsurn:relay:portland-thorns:goalkeeper-morgan-messner-signs-portland-thorns-contract-extension2026-05-06T11:00:10+00:00Goalkeeper Morgan Messner Signs Portland Thorns Contract Extension

PORTLAND, Ore. (May 5, 2026) – The Portland Thorns announced today that it has signed goalkeeper Morgan Messner to a two-year contract extension through 2028.

]]><![CDATA[Goalkeeper Morgan Messner Signs Portland Thorns Contract Extension]]>2026-05-06T11:00:10+00:00Portland Thornsurn:relay:portland-thorns:portland-thorns-announce-bank-of-america-as-partner-to-expand-community-access-to-soccer-and-official-wealth-management-partner2026-05-06T11:00:10+00:00PORTLAND THORNS ANNOUNCE BANK OF AMERICA AS PARTNER TO EXPAND COMMUNITY ACCESS TO SOCCER AND OFFICIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT PARTNER

Collaboration benefits families, youth, and business community across Portland

]]><![CDATA[PORTLAND THORNS ANNOUNCE BANK OF AMERICA AS PARTNER TO EXPAND COMMUNITY ACCESS TO SOCCER AND OFFICIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT PARTNER]]>2026-05-06T11:00:10+00:00Portland Thornsurn:relay:portland-thorns:thorns-grab-their-third-win-of-the-week-2-0-over-chicago-stars2026-05-04T11:00:11+00:00Thorns Grab Their Third Win of the Week 2-0 Over Chicago Stars

PORTLAND, Ore. (Sunday, May 3, 2026) – The Portland Thorns concluded a three-match week with its third straight win after beating Chicago Stars FC 2-0 on Sunday afternoon, with midfielder Olivia Moultrie logging a goal and assist in her 100th NWSL league appearance.

]]><![CDATA[Thorns Grab Their Third Win of the Week 2-0 Over Chicago Stars]]>2026-05-04T11:00:11+00:00Portland Thornsurn:relay:portland-thorns:mattias-gustafsson-brought-on-as-new-goalkeeper-coach2026-05-03T11:00:16+00:00Mattias Gustafsson Brought on as New Goalkeeper Coach

PORTLAND, Ore. (May 2, 2026) – The Portland Thorns announced today Mattias Gustafsson as the new goalkeeping coach. Gustafsson will be available for Portland’s road match vs. Chicago Stars FC tomorrow, Sunday, May 3.

]]><![CDATA[Mattias Gustafsson Brought on as New Goalkeeper Coach]]>2026-05-03T11:00:16+00:00Portland Thornsurn:relay:portland-thorns:goalkeeper-bella-bixby-inks-portland-thorns-contract-extension2026-05-02T11:00:10+00:00Goalkeeper Bella Bixby Inks Portland Thorns Contract Extension

PORTLAND, Ore. (May 1, 2026) – The Portland Thorns announced today that it has signed goalkeeper Bella Bixby to a one-year contract extension through 2027.

]]><![CDATA[Goalkeeper Bella Bixby Inks Portland Thorns Contract Extension]]>2026-05-02T11:00:10+00:00Portland Thornsurn:relay:portland-thorns:portland-thorns-and-portland-fire-open-nominations-for-2026-empowher-awards-presented-by-kaiser-permanente2026-05-02T11:00:10+00:00Portland Thorns and Portland Fire Open Nominations for 2026 EmpowHER Awards Presented by Kaiser Permanente

PORTLAND, Ore. (May 1, 2026) – The Portland Thorns and Portland Fire today announced that nominations are officially open for the 2026 EmpowHER Awards, presented by Kaiser Permanente. The awards are an annual initiative recognizing girls and women making a meaningful impact across the Portland community.

]]><![CDATA[Portland Thorns and Portland Fire Open Nominations for 2026 EmpowHER Awards Presented by Kaiser Permanente]]>2026-05-02T11:00:10+00:00Portland Thornsurn:relay:portland-thorns:thank-you-amrik-hare2026-05-01T11:00:13+00:00Thank You, Amrik Hare

PORTLAND, Ore. (April 30, 2026) – The Portland Thorns announced today that it has released interim goalkeeper coach Amrik Hare.

]]><![CDATA[Thank You, Amrik Hare]]>2026-05-01T11:00:13+00:00Portland Thornsurn:relay:portland-thorns:thorns-dominant-from-end-to-end-in-2-0-shutout-win-over-san-diego-wave2026-04-30T11:00:11+00:00Thorns Dominant from End to End in 2-0 Shutout Win Over San Diego Wave

PORTLAND, Ore. (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) – The Portland Thorns are now the NWSL’s league leaders after shutting out San Diego Wave FC 2-0 on Wednesday night at Providence Park as forward Sophia Wilson and defender Marie Müller netted goals to secure victory for the hosts.

]]><![CDATA[Thorns Dominant from End to End in 2-0 Shutout Win Over San Diego Wave]]>2026-04-30T11:00:11+00:00Portland Thornsurn:relay:portland-thorns:bella-bixby-named-portland-thorns-nominee-for-2026-lauren-holiday-impact-award2026-04-29T11:00:13+00:00Bella Bixby Named Portland Thorns Nominee for 2026 Lauren Holiday Impact Award

PORTLAND, Ore. (April 28, 2026) – The Portland Thorns today announced goalkeeper Bella Bixby as its nominee for the 2026 Lauren Holiday Impact Award, presented by Nationwide, recognizing an NWSL player for outstanding service and character off the pitch and in the community. All 16 nominees from across the NWSL were announced by the league today.

]]><![CDATA[Bella Bixby Named Portland Thorns Nominee for 2026 Lauren Holiday Impact Award]]>2026-04-29T11:00:13+00:00Portland Thornsurn:relay:portland-thorns:thorns-earn-2-1-win-over-angel-city-fc-in-a-wild-finish2026-04-27T11:00:11+00:00Thorns Earn 2–1 Win Over Angel City FC in a Wild Finish

Forward Sophia Wilson gets back on the scoresheet for the first time since 2024 while forward Pietra Tordin continues her hot start to the 2026 campaign.

]]><![CDATA[Thorns Earn 2–1 Win Over Angel City FC in a Wild Finish]]>2026-04-27T11:00:11+00:00Portland Thornsurn:relay:portland-thorns:portland-thorns-announce-radio-talent-for-2026-season2026-04-24T11:00:13+00:00Portland Thorns Announce Radio Talent for 2026 Season

Lily Crane, Angela Harrison to Serve as Thorns Radio Broadcasters

]]><![CDATA[Portland Thorns Announce Radio Talent for 2026 Season]]>2026-04-24T11:00:13+00:00