Portland Thorns Release 2014 Schedule

The inaugural National Women's Soccer League champions finally know when and against whom they will open their title defense. The Portland Thorns today released their 2014 schedule with the season beginning on Saturday April 12 as the first ever opponent for expansion side Houston Dash. The debut at home will not come until Saturday April 26 when the Thorns host FC Kansas City, whom the Thorns defeated in the NWSL semifinals last season. The first rematch of the 2013 NWSL final will come Saturday May 3 when Portland travels east and plays Western New York Flash at Sahlen's Stadium.

Along with the release of the full schedule, the Thorns also made available details of home v. away games, weekday v. weekend games, etc. Here are those specifics, thanks to a club press release:

Home Dates by Day of the Week:

Wednesday (2), Friday (1), Saturday (4), Sunday (5)

Road Dates by Day of the Week:

Wednesday (4), Thursday (1), Saturday (5), Sunday (2)

Home Dates by Month:

April (1), May (3), June (3), July (3), August (2)

Road Dates by Month:

April (2), May (3), June (2), July (4), August (1)

League Opponents Played Twice at Home:

FC Kansas City, Seattle Reign FC, Sky Blue FC, Western New York Flash

League  Opponents Played Twice Away:

Boston Breakers, Chicago Red Stars, Houston Dash, Washington Spirit

League Opponents Played Once at Home:

Boston Breakers, Chicago Red Stars, Houston Dash, Washington Spirit

League Opponents Played Once Away:

FC Kansas City, Seattle Reign FC, Sky Blue FC, Western New York Flash

Below is the full Thorns schedule for 2014:

2014 Portland Thorns FC Regular Season Schedule

Date/Time	Home	Away	Venue/Result
Saturday, April 12 5:00pm	Houston Dash	Portland Thorns FC	BBVA Compass Stadium
Saturday, April 19 4:00pm	Sky Blue FC	Portland Thorns FC	Yurcak Field
Saturday, April 26 7:00pm	Portland Thorns FC	FC Kansas City	JELD-WEN Field
Saturday, May 3 4:00pm	Western New York Flash	Portland Thorns FC	Sahlen's Stadium
Saturday, May 10 7:00pm	Portland Thorns FC	Seattle Reign FC	JELD-WEN Field
Wednesday, May 14 5:00pm	Houston Dash	Portland Thorns FC	BBVA Compass Stadium
Wednesday, May 21 7:00pm	Portland Thorns FC	Western New York Flash	JELD-WEN Field
Saturday, May 24 7:00pm	Portland Thorns FC	Sky Blue FC	JELD-WEN Field
Wednesday, May 28 4:00pm	Boston Breakers	Portland Thorns FC	Harvard Stadium
Saturday, June 7 7:00pm	Portland Thorns FC	Western New York Flash	JELD-WEN Field
Sunday, June 15 2:00pm	Portland Thorns FC	Washington Spirit	JELD-WEN Field
Saturday, June 21 3:30pm	Washington Spirit	Portland Thorns FC	Maryland SoccerPlex
Wednesday, June 25 7:00pm	Portland Thorns FC	Sky Blue FC	JELD-WEN Field
Saturday, June 28 5:00pm	FC Kansas City	Portland Thorns FC	Verizon Wireless Field at Durwood Stadium
Friday, July 4 11:00am	Portland Thorns FC	Chicago Red Stars	JELD-WEN Field
Wednesday, July 9 5:00pm	Chicago Red Stars	Portland Thorns FC	Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex
Sunday, July 13 2:00pm	Portland Thorns FC	FC Kansas City	JELD-WEN Field
Thursday, July 17 5:00pm	Chicago Red Stars	Portland Thorns FC	Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex
Sunday, July 20 2:00pm	Portland Thorns FC	Boston Breakers	JELD-WEN Field
Wednesday, July 23 4:00pm	Washington Spirit	Portland Thorns FC	Maryland SoccerPlex
Sunday, July 27 4:00pm	Seattle Reign FC	Portland Thorns FC	Memorial Stadium
Sunday, Aug. 3 2:00pm	Portland Thorns FC	Houston Dash	JELD-WEN Field
Sunday, Aug. 10 3:30pm	Boston Breakers	Portland Thorns FC	Harvard Stadium
Sunday, Aug. 17 2:00pm	Portland Thorns FC	Seattle Reign FC	JELD-WEN Field

All times Pacific.