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Christine Sinclair Scores In Retirement Match As Thorns Clinch Playoff

Portland Thorns clinch playoff spot as Christine Sinclair scores in her retirement game. Gotham secures playoff berth with a convincing win over Utah Royal...

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NWSL Regular Season Finale Clinching Scenarios Explained

All the potential outcomes and scenarios that you need to know ahead of the final weekend of the NWSL regular season.

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Final NWSL Playoff Spots Remain Undecided After Late Drama for Bay FC, Louisville

NWSL playoff spots still open after Bay FC's late win over North Carolina Courage.

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International Soccer Scoring Recordholder Christine Sinclair to Retire From Soccer

One of soccer's greatest players is hanging up her cleats for good.

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Booming WNBA says Portland will become league’s 15th franchise

The WNBA will add another west coast team after the league announced on Wednesday that Portland will become the league’s 15th franchise

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WNBA awards Portland an expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026

The WNBA is headed back to Portland with the Oregon city getting an expansion team that will begin play starting in 2026

The Independent UK

Matilda signs for leading US club Portland Thorns

Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold will join US club Portland Thorns after the Paris Olympics on a deal that could run until the end of 2027.

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NWSL Power Rankings: Thorns On Fire, Reign Struggle Continues

Stay updated on the latest NWSL action with Portland Thorns leading the rankings and standout performances shaping the league's narrative.

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Portland Thorns Defeat Seattle Reign 4-0 In NWSL Match

Portland Thorns dominate Seattle Reign with a 4-0 victory; Orlando Pride secures 1-0 win over Bay FC in thrilling NWSL matches.

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Sophia Smith Signs Record-Breaking Contract With Portland Thorns

Sophia Smith's new contract with Portland Thorns as the highest-paid NWSL player reflects positive growth for women's soccer domestically and internationally.

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Kansas City Current Triumph In NWSL Season Opener

Exciting season opener as Kansas City Current defeat Portland Thorns 5-4 at CPKC Stadium.

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Rikke Sevecke: Denmark defender retires from football with heart condition

The Denmark defender Rikke Sevecke has announced her enforced retirement after the diagnosis of a heart condition at the age of 27

The Guardian - UK

Phil Neville returns to MLS with a point to prove, but a fanbase that doesn’t want him

The Portland Timbers announced Neville as their new head coach this week, five months after he was sacked by Inter Miami

The Guardian - US

NWSL playoffs predictions: Rapinoe’s last dance and Morgan under pressure

The NWSL playoffs kick-off on Friday. It’s Megan Rapinoe’s last dance in Seattle, while the pressure is on Alex Morgan to deliver for San Diego

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Exploring Oregon’s Unique Betting Opportunities: Beyond the Major Leagues

Hey there, sports enthusiasts and bettors! If you think 'Oregon sports betting' is limited to just the major leagues, think again. The Beaver State offers a unique and diverse range of betting opportunities that go well beyond the big names. In this ...

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Decision day: how playoff battle shapes up in NWSL’s final round

National Women’s Soccer League’s 11th regular season concludes on Sunday and there is a lot riding on every fixture

The Guardian - UK

Sophia Smith: USA’s next torch carrier with a World Cup ‘legacy’ to preserve

Portland Thorns striker ‘loves the spotlight and pressure’ of having a big role to play in America’s quest to defend their title

The Independent UK

National Women's Soccer League experiencing youth movement as teenagers take the field

There's a youth movement going on in the National Women's Soccer League

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Canada's Beckie to miss Women's World Cup after knee injury

Los Angeles (AFP) - Canadian forward Janine Beckie, who helped her squad capture Tokyo Olympic gold, will miss the 2023 Women's World Cup and National Women's Soccer League season with a right knee injury.

Sports Illustrated

The Biggest Matchups on the 2023 NWSL Schedule

The league released its 132-game slate Wednesday, with this year’s campaign set to kick off on March 25.

The Independent UK

Soccer star's husband fired for giving players painkillers

An outside investigation has found that the husband of U.S. women’s team defender Crystal Dunn illegally distributed a controlled substance to Portland Thorns players in his role as the team’s athletic trainer

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Thorns Fire Two Staffers After NWSL Investigations

The team announced the firings of the athletic trainer and an assistant coach Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated

NWSL Draft Recap: Grading Each Club

Angel City made waves by selecting Alyssa Thompson with the first pick of the evening.

Tribune News Service

NWSL misconduct investigation sanctions include ban for former N.C. Courage coach; team fined

CARY, N.C. — Former N.C. Courage coach Paul Riley, fired in August 2021 amid allegations of sexual misconduct, is among four former National Women’s Soccer League coaches permanently banned from working in the league.

Sports Illustrated

What’s Next for the NWSL After the Latest Investigation?

The NWSL and NWSLPA’s joint investigation further detailed ‘widespread misconduct’ throughout the league.

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