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Portland Thorns

Sophia Smith had options but in the end felt like she “wasn't done” in Portland. The Thorns announced Wednesday, March 27, that they have signed Smith to a contract extension through 2025, with a player option for 2026.

Sophia Smith scores twice to lead Portland Thorns to a 2-0 win over Chicago

Sophia Smith had options but in the end felt like she “wasn't done” in Portland. The Thorns announced Wednesday, March 27, that they have signed Smith to a contract extension through 2025, with a player option for 2026.

April 27, 2024, 10:05pm Sports

Sophia Smith scored twice to give the Portland Thorns a 2-0 win over the Chicago Red Stars at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois. Smith now has a league-leading five goals in six games. Read story

Portland Thorns FC head coach Mike Norris talks with midfielder Sam Coffey (17) during an NWSL soccer match against NJ/NY Gotham FC, Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Portland, Ore.

Portland Thorns make coaching move following poor start

Portland Thorns FC head coach Mike Norris talks with midfielder Sam Coffey (17) during an NWSL soccer match against NJ/NY Gotham FC, Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Portland, Ore.

April 16, 2024, 5:13pm Soccer

The Portland Thorns have moved coach Mike Norris into a role as technical director and named Rob Gale interim head coach. Read story

FILE - Portland Thorns FC players huddle up prior to the first half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match against Kansas City Friday, April 9, 2021, in Portland, Ore. The Portland Thorns have been acquired by the Bhathal family, investors in the NBA&rsquo;s Sacramento Kings, the National Women&rsquo;s Soccer League team announced Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.

Tyler Lussi powers North Carolina to win over Portland Thorns in NWSL

FILE - Portland Thorns FC players huddle up prior to the first half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match against Kansas City Friday, April 9, 2021, in Portland, Ore. The Portland Thorns have been acquired by the Bhathal family, investors in the NBA&rsquo;s Sacramento Kings, the National Women&rsquo;s Soccer League team announced Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.

April 13, 2024, 10:05pm Sports

Tyler Lussi had a goal and an assist as the North Carolina Courage defeated the Portland Thorns 2-0 in the National Women’s Soccer League on Saturday night. Just five minutes into the match, Ashley Sanchez’s corner kick took one bounce before Lussi slipped a shot into the left corner. Portland… Read story

Portland Thorns' Morgan Weaver, rear, celebrates with teammate Simone Charley (38) after scoring against the North Carolina Courage during the second half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium Friday, July 17, 2020, in Herriman, Utah.

Portland Thorns rally for 2-2 draw against Louisville

Portland Thorns' Morgan Weaver, rear, celebrates with teammate Simone Charley (38) after scoring against the North Carolina Courage during the second half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match at Zions Bank Stadium Friday, July 17, 2020, in Herriman, Utah.

March 30, 2024, 9:30pm Sports

Morgan Weaver and Sam Coffey scored second-half draw as the Portland Thorns rallied for a 2-2 draw against Louisville on Saturday. Louisville put the Thorns in a 2-0 hole with two goals, both by Uchenna Kanu, in the first six minutes. Louisville would take that 2-0 lead in… Read story

Sophia Smith had options but in the end felt like she “wasn't done” in Portland. The Thorns announced Wednesday, March 27, that they have signed Smith to a contract extension through 2025, with a player option for 2026.

Sophia Smith signs contract extension with Portland for highest annual NWSL salary

Sophia Smith had options but in the end felt like she “wasn't done” in Portland. The Thorns announced Wednesday, March 27, that they have signed Smith to a contract extension through 2025, with a player option for 2026.

March 27, 2024, 1:55pm National Sports

The Portland Thorns have announced that they have signed Sophia Smith to a contract extension through 2025, with a player option for 2026. Read story

Portland Thorns FC forward Sophia Smith (9) scores a goal during the first half of the NWSL championship soccer match against the Kansas City current, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Washington.

Kansas City Current hold off Portland Thorns for a 5-4 victory in new KC stadium

Portland Thorns FC forward Sophia Smith (9) scores a goal during the first half of the NWSL championship soccer match against the Kansas City current, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Washington.

March 16, 2024, 4:19pm Sports

Vanessa DiBernardo scored the first goal for Kansas City in its new stadium and the Current held off the Portland Thorns 5-4 on Saturday in the regular-season opener for the National Women’s Soccer League. Debinha’s rebound shot deflected off Thorns goalkeeper Shelby Hogan and fell… Read story

FILE - Portland Thorns FC players huddle up prior to the first half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match against Kansas City Friday, April 9, 2021, in Portland, Ore. The Portland Thorns have been acquired by the Bhathal family, investors in the NBA&rsquo;s Sacramento Kings, the National Women&rsquo;s Soccer League team announced Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.

Thorns to open 2024 season at Kansas City on March 16

FILE - Portland Thorns FC players huddle up prior to the first half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match against Kansas City Friday, April 9, 2021, in Portland, Ore. The Portland Thorns have been acquired by the Bhathal family, investors in the NBA&rsquo;s Sacramento Kings, the National Women&rsquo;s Soccer League team announced Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.

January 25, 2024, 4:48pm Soccer

The Portland Thorns will begin the 2024 National Women’s Soccer League season on the road, facing Kansas City Current on Saturday, March 16, the league announced Thursday. Read story

FILE - Portland Thorns defender Becky Sauerbrunn (4) runs during the second half of an NWSL soccer match against the OL Reign, Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Seattle. Veteran defender Becky Sauerbrunn has signed a one-year contract that will keep her with the Portland Thorns of the National Women&rsquo;s Soccer League through the upcoming season. Terms of the contract announced Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 were not released.

Becky Sauerbrunn sticking with Thorns for 1 more year

FILE - Portland Thorns defender Becky Sauerbrunn (4) runs during the second half of an NWSL soccer match against the OL Reign, Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Seattle. Veteran defender Becky Sauerbrunn has signed a one-year contract that will keep her with the Portland Thorns of the National Women&rsquo;s Soccer League through the upcoming season. Terms of the contract announced Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 were not released.

January 23, 2024, 6:55pm Soccer

Veteran defender Becky Sauerbrunn has signed a one-year contract that will keep her with the Portland Thorns of the National Women’s Soccer League through the upcoming season, the team announced Tuesday. Read story

FILE - Portland Thorns FC forward Christine Sinclair (12) celebrates after the NWSL championship soccer match against the Kansas City Current, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Washington. The Portland Thorns' Christine Sinclair is one of just five players who helped launch the National Women's Soccer League in 2013 and are still with their same teams.

Christine Sinclair re-signed by Thorns for another season

FILE - Portland Thorns FC forward Christine Sinclair (12) celebrates after the NWSL championship soccer match against the Kansas City Current, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Washington. The Portland Thorns' Christine Sinclair is one of just five players who helped launch the National Women's Soccer League in 2013 and are still with their same teams.

January 22, 2024, 3:20pm Soccer

Christine Sinclair, the world’s top international goal scorer among both women and men, will play one more season for her club team, the Portland Thorns. Read story

FILE - Portland Thorns FC players huddle up prior to the first half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match against Kansas City Friday, April 9, 2021, in Portland, Ore. The Portland Thorns have been acquired by the Bhathal family, investors in the NBA&rsquo;s Sacramento Kings, the National Women&rsquo;s Soccer League team announced Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.

NWSL’s Portland Thorns purchased by Bhathal family

FILE - Portland Thorns FC players huddle up prior to the first half of an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match against Kansas City Friday, April 9, 2021, in Portland, Ore. The Portland Thorns have been acquired by the Bhathal family, investors in the NBA&rsquo;s Sacramento Kings, the National Women&rsquo;s Soccer League team announced Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.

January 3, 2024, 2:57pm Soccer

The Portland Thorns have been acquired by the Bhathal family, investors in the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, the National Women’s Soccer League team announced Wednesday. Read story