Tag Archive | Portland Thorns FC

Sensational Sunday victory as Gotham FC Advances to 2024 NWSL Playoff Semis

While approaching Red Bull Arena on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, the fun and festive atmosphere was felt with the moments counting down till the start of the first ever home playoff match at the venue. With the fans quickly filling in the seats and the players from both Gotham and Portland doing the routines prior […]

Gotham FC continues to make big moves for 2023 Season

In the hopes of bringing the best and brightest talent to the team, Gotham FC announced that they have signed McCall Zerboni signing  a new one-year contract for the 2023 NWSL season. “I am very motivated to help make Gotham FC a highly competitive fútbol club for this upcoming 2023 season,” said Zerboni. “I believe […]

Sophia Smith Voted 2022 BioSteel U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year, Jaedyn Shaw Wins 2022 Chipotle Young Female Player of the Year

In a year in which she was the leading scorer for the U.S. Women’s National Team and Portland Thorns FC, won the National Women’s Soccer League Most Valuable Player and was named MVP of the NWSL Championship Game, forward Sophia Smith has been voted the 2022 BioSteel U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year. This […]

Washington Spirit Names Mark Parsons New Head Coach

The Washington Spirit continues its commitment to building a world-class organization by hiring Mark Parsons as the club’s new Head Coach. Parsons is making his return to DC having previously coached the Spirit from 2013 to 2015. “Mark is one of the best coaches in the sport and we are thrilled to have him guiding […]

Washington Spirit Drops Points After Late Portland Rally

The Washington Spirit finished with a 2-1 loss against Portland Thorns FC in the two sides’ second meeting of the NWSL season. After an hour-long weather delay, the Washington Spirit and Portland Thorns FC were finally able to kick off at a wet Segra Field. Looking to break its streak of draws, the Spirit wasted […]

Washington Spirit Rallies to Draw Portland, Earn Point

The Washington Spirit earned another point in the table Wednesday night by way of a 1-1 draw with Portland Thorns FC. Emily Sonnett set the tone in the defensive third early with a sliding block in the box in the fourth minute of action and another clearance to end a Portland threat a minute later. The 26th […]

Washington Spirit Drops First Match in DC since 2018

The Washington Spirit lost its first match at Audi Field since 2018 on Sunday evening, finding itself on the wrong side of 1-0 margin to expansion side Angel City FC. Washington’s first-ever match against Angel City FC was a defensive one. The high-powered Spirit attack was held to just nine shots, one on goal. Despite […]