Thorns FC: Jeune École

In Louisville the youngsters play like veterans

The Thorns Prediction Game

Matchday 8: Will We See Nadim? The Paramount+ announcers reminded us every minute that the matchup of the two best teams in the league was really even. Except that it wasn’t actually very close, was it? For the third match in a row, the best wild predictor on our team (4-4-2) scored two points, this […]

Episode 39: Debbie Downer Marshmallow Guy

We review the win against Kansas City and the loss to North Carolina Courage. Looking forward to the next two matches – Thorns vs Racing Louisville at Louisville and Thorns vs Gotham FC at home – we consider the potential impact of positive and negative results on the team.

Thorns FC: Not good enough

We get one answer to the question “How good are the Thorns?” and we don’t like it.

Thorns FC: Just Good Enough

The Thorns do just enough to barbeque Kansas City.

The Thorns Prediction Game

Matchday 7: Arch Foes Face Off Kansas City was overwhelmed in Portland on the 20th – a very hot afternoon. The Thorns should have chalked up a large score, except the strikers didn’t strike. Unlike all our players — everyone who played scored! 4-4-2 led the way with six points thanks to the most-liked wild […]

The Thorns Prediction Game

Matchday 6: KC Comes Calling As expected, Racing Louisville got squashed on June 5. Not only were they outmatched, they endured a travel nightmare to even get here. Better days are surely ahead for them, but it wasn’t this day. Roses took the honors in our game, getting the exact score and both the Horan […]

Episode 38: How Good Are The Thorns?

After two wins, do we know how good the Thorns are? What will the expansion of NWSL into California look like, how will the internationals adjust to rejoining the team post Olympics and will Moultrie step onto the pitch June 20th? We tackle these questions and address some listener comments.

Thorns FC: Outraced

Racing Louisville gets flat outrun in every way

The Thorns Prediction Game

Matchday 5: Racing In, Crawling Out? A proper game of football was played at the lovely Red Bull Stadium on May 30. Despite a continuous cold rain, the Thorns looked organized and dangerous while Gotham looked disciplined and tough. And Crystal Dunn scored her first (of many to come) goal! The 1-0 result was a […]