Parsons Preaches the Virtue of Hard Work

(In which the Thorns defy expectations and sate a multitude with one frustrated Fishlock) On Saturday, the Thorns broke a two-game losing streak with an improbable 1-0 win over the Seattle Reign. For a Portland fan, the game was a roller-coaster of near-concessions followed by almost-chances; then a euphoric moment; then fifteen minutes of nail-biting; […]

It’s Niller Time!

Service Update: No podcast this week. It’s been increasingly difficult to coordinate three schedules on a weekly basis. Expect the pod to go up every other week from here on out. Other news: We’re adding writers! Over the next few weeks, you’ll see increasing content on the website as we onboard fellow Thorns fans to […]

We Have a Forum!

I’ve set up a forum here on Riveting!, which you can get to by clicking that “Forum” button on the top of the page. You have to register an account to be able to use it. I’m sure this goes without saying, but anyone saying racist, sexist, homophobic, etc. things will be banned and scorned. […]

FC KC

Schedules were messy this week, so we couldn’t get an episode recorded. We’ll be back next week! Saturday night, the new-look Portland Thorns drew 1-1 against reigning NWSL champions FC Kansas City at the Swope Park complex in Kansas City. FCKC’s Shea Groom (the dirtiest player in NWSL) had her penalty saved by Portland goal […]

Thorns Announce 2016 Roster

Amadine Henry is listed on the roster, which oddly has only 18 of the maximum of 20 players. Weird. ROSTERED PLAYERS (18 of 20 spots filled): GOALKEEPERS (2): Michelle Betos, Adrianna Franch DEFENDERS (7): McKenzie Berryhill, Kendall Johnson, Meghan Klingenberg (FP-USA), Emily Menges, Katherine Reynolds, Emily Sonnett (FP-USA), Kat Williamson MIDFIELDERS (5): Dagny Brynjarsdottir (INT’L-ISL), […]

We’re on iTunes! (almost)

We just received word that Riveting! has been approved for the iTunes store! That means all of you kids with your fancy iPhones will now be able to easily subscribe and download to your favorite Thorns podcast. It should show up in the podcast store by Wednesday or so, just in time to download our […]

Coming Soon!

We’ll keep you updated, check back soon!