Despite concerns, the Thorns triumphed over the Western New York Flash…I mean, the North Carolina Courage. We discuss the match with Richard Hamje and special guest Kay Hudson, as well as taking advantage of her homeland to pick her brain about the Australian W-League.
Read More Episode 17: Overcoming Courage(in which the Thorns pull off a huge win against long odds) The Thorns hosted the league-leading North Carolina Courage on Saturday in a rematch of last year’s semi-final playoff match. On the back of an outstanding defensive effort and a Hayley Raso headed goal, they won 1-0. The win moved the team back into […]
Read More Turning Point?Gwyneth Defriez and Dakota Todd join Patrick this week to talk a little bit about the Dash vs Thorns match, Carli Lloyd’s unwillingness to understand what constitutes a red card as well as a conversation about why She Who Will Not Be Named never quite fit in with Portland fans. Both Gwyn and Dakota are […]
Read More Episode 16: An Outside PerspectiveI mean, it was live when we did it. If you like to rewatch the game with our superior commentary as opposed to the Go90 announcers, both our unexpectedly long pregame (thanks, rain delay!) and the match itself are available. I’ve split them into two episodes, so you can listen to either or both, because […]
Read More Live Commentary on Dash v Thorns Now Available!(in which the Thorns are fortunate to earn a point, but unhappy not to have three) The Houston Dash hosted the Thorns in a weather-delayed match and snatched a draw from the jaws of victory. A stoppage time golazo by Lindsey Horan saved the Thorns from an ignominious defeat. The final score of 1-1 reflects […]
Read More Golazo!I recorded a bunch of audio during the last Seattle away on July 1st and have put it together as sort of an audio experience, to let you know what the day was like. (Fun, a little tipsy). Enjoy! https://soundcloud.com/rivetingpdx/mini-episode-a-seattle-away-audio-diary
Read More An Audio Diary of Seattle Reign vs Portland ThornsWe’re trying something new here! We would love to see your photos from the match, whether they are of you and your friends and family or of the game itself! If you have any you’re willing to share, please send them to photos@rivetingpdx.com.
Read More Your Pics of Seattle Away(In which the Curse of Memorial Stadium continues) This is a short match report for this last of three games in eight days. The Thorns visited the Seattle Reign and once again came home with nothing, losing 2-0. All-time, Portland has taken one point from a possible fifteen there and been outscored 14-2 in the […]
Read More Not Again!(in which the Thorns bounce back and the house bounces with them) This is a short match report for this busy week of three games in eight days. FC Kansas City came to town in a matchup of the two best defenses in the league. The game was not the grinding affair everyone expected as […]
Read More Bouncing(In which the Thorns cannot find the key, so Washington locks up three points) This is the first brief match report in this busy period of three games in eight days. For only the second time ever, the Washington Spirit defeated the Portland Thorns. The final score was 1-0 on a Francisca Ordega goal in […]
Read More Where Did We Leave Our Keys?