At Home in the Playoff Seeds
The Thorns finish strong through a difficult week of travel, officially announcing themselves as genuine playoff contenders
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A substack about the Portland Thorns
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Energy > Planning
The Thorns start their season with two straight wins, thanks to an easy-to-root-for sense of urgency and togetherness
Roster Rundown
With the Thorns starting their 2026 season later today, it's time to look at a roster that has continuity on top -- and surprising amounts of turnover on bottom
16-to-1: Projecting the 2026 NWSL Standings
With two more expansion teams joining the league in 2026, these standings sure are crowded now
Yes, we Vil have a Coach
The Thorns finally put an end to one of the most bizarre stories in NWSL history by finally hiring a head coach: Robert Vilahamn
The Empty Pot
The Thorns are caught procrastinating on their offseason plans again, as franchise pillar Sam Coffey departs for life in Europe
Sophia Stays
Sophia Wilson picks up her 2026 player option to stay with the Thorns for one more year
That's a Wrap: 14-to-1 At the End of the Year
At the end of the NWSL season, it's report card time for all 14 teams
Blowin' in the Wind
On Tuesday night, the Thorns announced they fired coach Rob Gale
Grass Ceiling
The difference between a playoff hopeful and a championship contender is clear as the Spirit dismantle the Thorns, 2-0