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The Thorns are ready for the 2023 preseason
Portland announced their 27-player preseason roster that will participate in the training camp in Bend, Oregon, from January 30 to February 4.
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The Thorns re-sign five players
Hannah Betfort, Michele Vasconcelos, Tegan McGrady, Meaghan Nally, and Shelby Hogan are all re-signed ahead of the 2023 season
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The Portland Timbers played their first preseason scrimmage - and Nathan Fogaça hopped on his bicycle
Nathan Fogaça scored the game’s loan goal in impressive fashion.
Thorns’ assistant coach, head athletic trainer fired after NWSL investigation
An investigation into misconduct has resulted in the Thorns firing Sophie Clough and Pierre Soubrier.
Stumptown Footy will no longer be supported by Vox Media - but we’re still moving onward
STF will "no longer be supported and monetized by Vox Media" — but we’re still here for as long as we can be
2023 Portland Thorns draft recap & grades
Portland Thorns FC Select four players in 2023 NWSL Draft
Timbers exercise option on Nathan Fogaça for 2023
The Brazilian striker returns to Portland for 2023.
2023 NWSL Draft Open Thread
The Thorns currently hold five picks in this afternoon’s draft.
Portland Thorns Draft Preview + NWSL Mock Draft
Portland Thorns FC have picks 5, 12, 24, 36 & 48
Ned Grabavoy named new Timbers General Manager
Grabavoy has served on Portland’s technical staff since 2017.
Catching up on the Timbers offseason
What the Timbers have done this offseason, what’s still left to do, and what they might do next.
Mike Norris introduced as Portland Thorns FC head coach
Mike Norris was unveiled as the new head coach of the Portland Thorns today by general manager Karina Leblanc.
NWSL announces corrective actions in response to joint investigative report
Penalties include individual punishments and club fines; Thorns fined $1 million.
Report: Mike Norris to be named new Thorns head coach
Norris served as an assistant on Rhian Wilkinson’s staff during the 2022 season.
Sophia Smith Voted 2022 U.S. Soccer Female Player of the Year
She becomes just the fourth player to win both U.S. Soccer Young Female and Female POTY
Yazmeen Ryan Traded to Gotham FC + Appreciation Thread
The news on the big Yazmeen Ryan trade, analysis of the move, and one final space for appreciation for Ryan’s time in Portland.
Timbers announce full 2023 preseason schedule
Portland’s preseason preparations promptly proceed tomorrow!
Timbers select four players in 2023 MLS SuperDraft
Four draftees will be joining the Timbers in preseason in the hopes of earning a contract.
MLS releases 2023 regular season schedule
The course is now charted for the Timbers’ 13th campaign in Major League Soccer
Portland Timbers sign Brazilian attacker Evander in record transfer
The midfielder will occupy a Designated Player spot on Portland’s roster
Rhian Wilkinson to resign as Portland Thorns head coach
The resignation comes amidst concerns over player relationship cleared by NWSL/NWSLPA investigation
Merritt Paulson announces the sale of Portland Thorns FC
His decade-long ownership of the Thorns will end; has no intention to sell Timbers.
Timbers sign Felipe Mora, Claudio Bravo to contract extensions
The Chilean forward is signed through 2025, and the Argentine fullback is inked through 2026.
Portland Thorns secure Morgan Weaver through 2024
Rejoice! The forward extended her contract for one more year with an option to 2025.
Portland Thorns: Free Agency Wish List
In the first NWSL free agency ever, the Portland Thorns will have an opportunity to make their championship roster even better.
No Timbers players selected in 2022 Expansion Draft
New boys St. Louis looked elsewhere than Portland’s roster for players.
Timbers re-sign coaches, add Liam Ridgewell to staff
The coaching staff will be sticking around in Portland with a new but very familiar face.
Sam Coffey re-signs with Portland until 2025
More Coffey? Yes, please.
Timbers release lists of protected, eligible players for 2022 Expansion Draft
Zac McGraw and Marvin Loria highlight the Timbers players exposed who are likeliest to be picked.
Predicting the Timbers’ Expansion Draft protected list
MLS, much like the universe, is once again expanding!
Raquel “Rocky” Rodríguez Re-Signs with Portland Thorns
Rocky! Rocky! Rocky!
The 2022 MLS offseason calendar
Your guide to the key dates & events of the 2022 MLS offseason.