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M.A. Vignola’s Arrival in Portland Surprised Everyone, Even Her. But She Fits in Just Fine.
“I already disliked Seattle. So coming here wasn’t that big of an adjustment for me.”
Portland Fans Are Removing the Corporate Sponsor’s Logo From Their Thorns Jerseys
The Ring logos on Thorns jerseys come right off with a handheld steamer.
After a Big Offseason Shake-Up, the Thorns Are Ready to Show What They’re Made Of
The question of who shows up carries just a little more meaning for the Thorns in a year when they have a lot to prove.
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.
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.”
The Only Constant of the Thorns’ Season Is Their Inconsistency
The Portland Thorns are running around in circles.
Teenage Thorns Phenom Liv Moultrie Doesn’t Like to Lose
It should come as no surprise to hear that Olivia Moultrie, the teenage phenom on the Portland Thorns, is competitive.