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Sophia Wilson Will Return to the Thorns for the Coming Season
Sophia Wilson, the 25-year-old Portland Thorns and U.S. National Team striker extraordinaire, is exercising her $1 million contract option to remain with the club through 2026.
Let’s Choose a Coach for the Portland Thorns
Here are three candidates the Thorns could pick to replace Rob Gale.
Thorns Fire Head Coach Rob Gale
Two days after the NWSL championship match—and just over a week after the Portland Thorns bowed out in the semifinals—the club has fired its head coach.
The Thorns Have All the Pieces in Place for Another Title Run—Except One
The Thorns have had something of a breakout season, especially for a team in a rebuilding year and one not used to being underdogs.
Plucky Thorns Disappointed in D.C.
After the year the Thorns have had, this one stings.
The Dogged Thorns Outlast San Diego, and Stay Alive in the Wide Open NWSL Playoffs
The 2025 Portland Thorns are nothing if not relentless.
Why the Thorns Might or Might Not Take Home Their Fourth Star
If this year’s Portland squad has made one thing clear, it’s that almost no barrier is insurmountable. Expectations weren’t high—for those of us outside the locker room, at least.
Mackenzie Arnold Always Had the Skills to Be Portland’s Keeper. Now She Has the Confidence.
Mackenzie Arnold goes looking for trouble. Then she sends it screaming in the other direction.
A Day With the Riveters’ Lead Capo Shows Her Passion—and Quick Reflexes
“Women’s sports deserve loudmouths.”
T Boy Wrestling Gives Oregonians Their Moment on the Mat
T Boy Wrestling gives Oregonians their moment on the mat.