Episode 23: Dr. Sinclair, PhD
We beat Orlando! (Though maybe we shouldn’t have). We drew Chicago (though maybe we shouldn’t have). What about Sky Blue?
Read More Episode 23: Dr. Sinclair, PhDThorns FC: Taking the CTA to Crazytown
Whatever else you could say, you sure as hell could say “it wasn’t boring”. On Matchday 2 the Chicago Red Stars and Portland Thorns combined for eight goals – including a penalty conversion each. Exciting? It was surely that. It had everything that makes soccer a great sport. Great team and individual skill. Multiple lead […]
Read More Thorns FC: Taking the CTA to CrazytownThorns FC: First Steps
There’s a story about a frivolous and fashionable lady of the French court of Louis XIV whose chaplain tried to impress on her the importance of diligent seriousness by recounting the story of an early Christian martyr whose faith was so powerful that, after he was decapitated, he made a pilgrimage by walking to Jerusalem […]
Read More Thorns FC: First StepsEpisode 22: Let the Games Begin!
It’s time! The Thorns play Orlando for the third time for a season opener. We talk preseason, the upcoming season and what happens when it’s time for the World Cup. Plus, your questions!
Read More Episode 22: Let the Games Begin!Thorns FC: Post-Pre
The next time we see our Portland Thorns on the pitch, the results will matter. That wasn’t the case the three times we saw them the previous week; the “Thorns Invitational” was only an opportunity for us, and the coaching and training staff, to see how well the players and team are shaping as they […]
Read More Thorns FC: Post-PreThorns FC: Pre-preseason
This Sunday the Thorns kick off their 2019 season with a preseason match against the Chicago Red Stars at Merlo Field in North Portland. Typically I would be here the following week with a match report and plus-minus ratings for the Thorns…but not this time. I had hip replacement surgery Thursday and won’t be mobile […]
Read More Thorns FC: Pre-preseasonJohn Has Some Opinions (aka Who’s on the Roster pt. 2)
We continue working our way through the preseason roster (and finish!). John has opinions that you may disagree with. Hopefully the last episode with that annoying echo. Now we’re ready for the preseason!
Read More John Has Some Opinions (aka Who’s on the Roster pt. 2)Who’s on the Roster? (part 1)
Who’s on the roster for this season? More importantly, who will be gone for the World Cup and who will be left to carry the torch? Check out part 1 of our 2 part examination into the upcoming season. We’re available on iTunes, Stitcher and now Spotify (as well as pretty much anywhere you get […]
Read More Who’s on the Roster? (part 1)We’re baaaaaaaack!
Guess who’s back?! Join us as we discuss the Thorns upcoming season, as well as the loss of Lifetime, the various controversies around the NWSL and of course, the new kits. We’re also available on iTunes, Stitcher and now Spotify!
Read More We’re baaaaaaaack!Thorns FC: The Midfield (now with 100% more Dagny!)
Per the Thorns Richard Farley it’s now official; Thorns FC has resigned Dagny Brynjarsdottir. While this in itself is good news, given how gutted the Thorns midfield is likely to be at midsummer, with three (and, possibly, four) midfielders – including 2018’s top three scorers – gone for the World Cup, what’s really interesting to […]
Read More Thorns FC: The Midfield (now with 100% more Dagny!)