2016 Portland Thorns FC season
2016 season | |||
President | Merritt Paulson | ||
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Head Coach | Mark Parsons | ||
Stadium | Providence Park Portland, Oregon (Capacity: 21,144) |
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Top goalscorer | League: Lindsey Horan (3) All: Lindsey Horan (3) |
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Highest home attendance | 18,114 | ||
Lowest home attendance | 15,823 | ||
Average home league attendance | 16,670 | ||
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The 2016 season is the Portland Thorns FC's fourth season of existence in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), the top division of women's soccer in the United States. The Thorns finished in 6th place in the 2015 season.
Contents
Background
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Competitions
NWSL
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Competition | Started Round | Final Position | First Match | Last Match | Qualification |
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2016 NWSL | NWSL 1 | TBD | April 17, 2016 | September 25, 2016 | 2016 NWSL Playoffs |
2016 NWSL Playoffs | - | - | - | - |
Pre-season
Providence Park Pre-season Tournament
Win Draw Loss Upcoming fixture
March 27, 2016 Pre 1 | Portland Thorns FC | 0–2 | Seattle Reign FC | Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
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14:30 (PST) | Horan ![]() Nadim ![]() |
Report | Mathias ![]() Solaun ![]() Fishlock ![]() |
Stadium: Providence Park |
March 30, 2016 Pre 2 | Portland Thorns FC | 3–0 | Oregon State University | Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
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17:00 (PST) | Nadim ![]() Bourille ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Providence Park |
April 2, 2016 Pre 3 | Portland Thorns FC | 1–2 | Houston Dash | Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
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14:30 (PST) | Franch ![]() Berryhill ![]() Brynjarsdottir ![]() |
Report | Beckie ![]() Brooks ![]() Ohai ![]() |
Stadium: Providence Park |
Pos | Team | GP | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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1 | ![]() |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
2 | ![]() |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 6 |
2 | ![]() |
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
4 | ![]() |
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | -7 | 0 |
Regular Season
Win Draw Loss Upcoming fixture
April 17, 2016 1 | Portland Thorns FC | 2 – 1 | Orlando Pride | Portland, Oregon |
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19:00 (PST) | Brynjarsdóttir ![]() ![]() Horan ![]() Klingenberg ![]() |
Report | Catley ![]() Alleway ![]() Kyle ![]() |
Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 16,073 Referee: Ekaterina Koroleva |
April 23, 2016 2 | FC Kansas City | 1 – 1 | Portland Thorns FC | Kansas City, Missouri |
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17:30 (PST) | Groom ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Report | Horan ![]() |
Stadium: Swope Soccer Village Attendance: 3,022 Referee: Danielle Chesky |
May 1, 2016 3 | Boston Breakers | 0 – 1 | Portland Thorns FC | Boston, Massachusetts |
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2pm (PST) | Schillgard ![]() King ![]() Ratcliffe ![]() |
Report | Brynjarsdóttir ![]() Horan ![]() |
Stadium: Jordan Field Attendance: 3,698 Referee: Brandon Artis |
May 7, 2016 4 | Washington Spirit | 0 – 0 | Portland Thorns FC | Boyds, Maryland |
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4pm (PST) | Oyster ![]() |
Report | Sonnett ![]() Heath ![]() ![]() ![]() Horan ![]() |
Stadium: Maryland SoccerPlex Attendance: 4,333 Referee: Chris Spivey |
May 14, 2016 5 | Seattle Reign FC | 1 – 1 | Portland Thorns FC | Seattle, Washington |
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7pm (PST) | Yanez ![]() |
Report | Nadim ![]() Horan ![]() Morris ![]() |
Stadium: Memorial Stadium Attendance: 4,631 Referee: Matthew Kreitzer |
May 21, 2016 6 | Portland Thorns FC | 4 – 1 | Washington Spirit | Portland, Oregon |
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19:00 (PST) | Horan ![]() ![]() Kleiner ![]() Heath ![]() Morris ![]() ![]() Sonnett ![]() Nadim ![]() |
Report | Lohman ![]() Nairn ![]() |
Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 15,823 Referee: Ekaterina Koroleva |
May 29, 2016 7 | Portland Thorns FC | 0 – 0 | Seattle Reign FC | Portland, Oregon |
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16:00 (PST) | Report | Reed ![]() |
Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 18,114 Referee: Greg Dopka |
June 12, 2016 8 | Chicago Red Stars | v | Portland Thorns FC | Bridgeview, Illinois |
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TBD (PST) | Stadium: Toyota Park |
June 17, 2016 9 | Western New York Flash | v | Portland Thorns FC | Rochester, New York |
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TBD (PST) | Stadium: Sahlen’s Stadium |
June 22, 2016 10 | Portland Thorns FC | v | Chicago Red Stars | Portland, Oregon |
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19:00 (PST) | Stadium: Providence Park |
June 26, 2016 11 | Orlando Pride | v | Portland Thorns FC | Orlando, Florida |
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TBD (PST) | Stadium: Citrus Bowl |
July 2, 2016 12 | Portland Thorns FC | v | Sky Blue FC | Portland, Oregon |
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19:30 (PST) | Stadium: Providence Park |
July 9, 2016 13 | Portland Thorns FC | v | FC Kansas City | Portland, Oregon |
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19:30 (PST) | Stadium: Providence Park |
July 16, 2016 14 | Houston Dash | v | Portland Thorns FC | Houston, Texas |
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TBD (PST) | Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium |
July 30, 2016 15 | Portland Thorns FC | v | Seattle Reign FC | Portland, Oregon |
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19:30 (PST) | Stadium: Providence Park |
August 27, 2016 16 | Seattle Reign FC | v | Portland Thorns FC | Seattle, Washington |
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TBD (PST) | Stadium: Memorial Stadium |
September 4, 2016 17 | Portland Thorns FC | v | Boston Breakers | Portland, Oregon |
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16:00 (PST) | Stadium: Providence Park |
September 7, 2016 18 | Portland Thorns FC | v | Houston Dash | Portland, Oregon |
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19:00 (PST) | Stadium: Providence Park |
September 11, 2016 19 | Portland Thorns FC | v | Western New York Flash | Portland, Oregon |
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18:30 (PST) | Stadium: Providence Park |
September 25, 2016 20 | Sky Blue FC | v | Portland Thorns FC | Piscataway, New Jersey |
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TBD (PST) | Stadium: Yurcak Field |
The 2016 NWSL Regular Season schedule was released on February 18, 2016.[1]
Results By Round
Round | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
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Ground | H | A | A | A | A | H | H | A | A | H | A | H | H | A | H | A | H | H | H | A |
Result | W | D | W | D | D | W | D |
Last updated: May 29, 2016.
Source: Match results
Ground: A = Away; H = Home. Result: D = Draw; L = Loss; W = Win; P = Postponed.
- Home/Away Results
Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 4 | +5 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 |
Last updated: May 29, 2016.
Source: Match reports
- League Table
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NWSL Playoffs
Win Draw Loss Upcoming fixture
Club
Executive staff
Majority Owner & President | Merritt Paulson |
Chief Operating Officer | Mike Golub |
General Manager / Technical Director | Gavin Wilkinson |
Manager of Soccer Operations | Sarah Aschwald |
Last updated: January 12, 2016
Source: Portland Timbers
Coaching Staff
Position | Staff |
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Head Coach | Mark Parsons |
Assistant Coach | Tracy Hasson |
Assistant Coach | Sophie Clough |
Assistant Coach | Carly Copplestone |
Goalkeeper Coach | Nadine Angerer |
Fitness Coach | Garga Caserta |
Head Athletic Trainer | Robyn Hasegawa |
Athletic Trainer | Katie Donnelley |
Equipment Manager | Megan Lovich |
Last updated: April 17, 2016
Source: [1]
Grounds
Ground (capacity and dimensions) | Providence Park (21,144 / 110x75 yards) |
Training Ground | Providence Park |
Source: Providence Park
Kits
Primary Kit
The 2016 primary kits are their signature red color with a "spray on" black on the ends of the sleeves. The kits remain Nike and the sponsorship with their sponsor Providence Health and Services on the front.
Secondary Kit
The 2016 secondary kits feature the same style as the first kit, however instead of red, it is white with the "spray on" black sleeve style. The kit is also Nike and shows the Providence Health and Services sponsorship.
Third Kit
The Thorns currently do not have a third kit for 2016.
First Team
Roster
All players contracted to the club during the season included.
Last updated: May 17, 2016[2]
No. | Name | Nationality | Positions | Date of Birth (Age) | Year with Club (Year Signed) |
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Goalkeepers | |||||
18 | Michelle Betos | ![]() |
GK | February 20, 1988 | 3 (2014) |
24 | Adrianna Franch | ![]() |
GK | November 12, 1990 | 1 (2016) |
Defenders | |||||
2 | Katherine Reynolds | ![]() |
DF | September 14, 1987 | 1 (2016) |
4 | Emily Menges | ![]() |
DF | July 28, 1992 | 3 (2014) |
5 | Kat Williamson | ![]() |
DF | August 1, 1989 | 2 (2015) |
16 | Emily Sonnett | ![]() |
DF | November 25, 1993 | 1 (2016) |
20 | McKenzie Berryhill | ![]() |
DF | March 24, 1993 | 1 (2016) |
25 | Meghan Klingenberg (NTA) | ![]() |
DF | August 2, 1988 | 1 (2016) |
44 | Meg Morris | ![]() |
DF / FW | May 11, 1992 | 1 (2016) |
Midfielders | |||||
6 | Meleana Shim | ![]() |
MF | September 25, 1991 | 4 (2013) |
7 | Lindsey Horan (NTA) | ![]() |
MF | May 26, 1994 | 1 (2016) |
10 | Allie Long | ![]() |
MF | August 13, 1987 | 4 (2013) |
11 | Dagný Brynjarsdóttir | ![]() |
MF | August 10, 1991 | 1 (2016) |
15 | Kendall Johnson | ![]() |
MF / DF | April 24, 1991 | 2 (2015) |
17 | Tobin Heath (NTA) | ![]() |
MF | May 29, 1988 | 3 (2014) |
28 | Amandine Henry | ![]() |
MF | September 28, 1989 | 1 (2016) |
30 | Celeste Boureille | ![]() |
MF | April 20, 1994 | 1 (2016) |
Forwards | |||||
9 | Nadia Nadim | ![]() |
FW | January 2, 1988 | 1 (2016) |
12 | Christine Sinclair | ![]() |
FW | June 12, 1983 | 4 (2013) |
21 | Hayley Raso | ![]() |
FW | September 5, 1994 | 1 (2016) |
26 | Mallory Weber | ![]() |
FW | April 4, 1994 | 1 (2016) |
- (HG) = Homegrown Player
- (NTA) = National Team Allocated Player
- (LOAN) = On Loan
Player Transactions
National Team Player Allocation
Date | Player | Positions Played | Previous Club | Notes | Ref |
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January 13, 2016 | ![]() |
FW | ![]() |
U.S. Women's National Team allocation process | [3] |
Transfers In
Date | Player | Positions Played | Previous Club | Fee/Notes | Ref |
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November 2, 2015 | ![]() |
DF | ![]() |
Part of trade for Lianne Sanderson. | [4] |
December 10, 2015 | ![]() |
GK | ![]() |
Part of trade for Steph Catley. | [5] |
January 19, 2016 | ![]() |
FW | ![]() |
Traded for the second overall pick in 2016 and a 2017 first and conditional fourth-round pick. | [6] |
February 2, 2016 | ![]() |
DF | ![]() |
Traded for Alyssa Kleiner. | [7] |
March 16, 2016 | ![]() |
MF | ![]() |
[8] | |
April 15, 2016 | ![]() |
MF | [9] | ||
April 16, 2016 | ![]() |
FW | ![]() |
Signed off waivers. | [9] |
April 27, 2016 | ![]() |
DF / FW | ![]() |
[10] |
Loans In
Date | Player | Positions Played | Previous Club | Fee/Notes | Ref |
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Loans Out
Date | Player | Positions Played | Destination Club | Fee/Notes | Ref |
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September 24, 2015 | ![]() |
GK | ![]() |
Will return for the start of the 2016 season. | [11] |
October 6, 2015 | ![]() |
DF | ![]() |
Was set to return for the start of the 2016 season. Traded. | [12] |
October 6, 2015 | ![]() |
DF | ![]() |
Will return for the start of the 2016 season. | [12] |
October 6, 2015 | ![]() |
DF | ![]() |
Will return for the start of the 2016 season. | [12] |
October 6, 2015 | ![]() |
MF | ![]() |
Was set to return for the start of the 2016 season. Traded. | [12] |
October 6, 2015 | ![]() |
MF | ![]() |
Will return for the start of the 2016 season. | [12] |
Transfers Out
Date | Player | Positions Played | Destination Club | Fee/Notes | Ref |
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October 21, 2015 | ![]() |
FW | N/A | Waived. | [13] |
October 26, 2015 | ![]() |
FW | ![]() |
Part of trade for first Expansion Draft selection, first round College Draft selection, and international roster spot. | [14] |
October 26, 2015 | ![]() |
MF | ![]() |
Part of trade for first Expansion Draft selection, first round College Draft selection, and international roster spot. | [14] |
November 2, 2015 | ![]() |
MF | ![]() |
Part of trade for Meghan Klingenberg. | [15] |
December 10, 2015 | ![]() |
DF | ![]() |
Part of trade for Adrianna Franch. | [16] |
February 2, 2016 | ![]() |
DF | ![]() |
Traded for Katherine Reynolds. | [17] |
February 8, 2016 | ![]() |
DF | N/A | No longer allocated. Released. | [18] |
March 24, 2016 | ![]() |
FW | ![]() |
[19] |
Contract Extensions
Date | Player | Positions Played | Year with Club (Year Signed) | Notes | Ref |
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National Women's Soccer League College Draft
Stage (Round Pick) | Player | Positions Played | Previous Club | Notes | Ref |
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1 (1) | Emily Sonnett | DF | ![]() |
[20] | |
3 (21) | McKenzie Berryhill | DF | ![]() |
[20] |
The draft was held on January 15, 2016.
Staff In
Date | Name | Position | Previous Club | Notes | Ref |
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Staff Out
Date | Name | Position | Destination Club | Notes | Ref |
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National team participation
Ten Thorns players have been called up to play for their national teams during this season.
Statistics
Appearances
No. | Pos. | Name | NWSL | NWSL Playoffs | Total | |||||||||
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Apps | Goals | ![]() |
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Apps | Goals | ![]() |
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Apps | Goals | ![]() |
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2 | DF | ![]() |
5 (2) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 (2) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4 | DF | ![]() |
7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
5 | DF | ![]() |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6 | MF | ![]() |
5 (2) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 (2) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | MF | ![]() |
6 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
9 | FW | ![]() |
7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
10 | MF | ![]() |
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11 | MF | ![]() |
7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
12 | FW | ![]() |
2 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
15 | MF | ![]() |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
16 | DF | ![]() |
6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
17 | MF | ![]() |
5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
18 | GK | ![]() |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
20 | DF | ![]() |
0 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
21 | FW | ![]() |
1 (6) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 (6) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
24 | GK | ![]() |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
25 | DF | ![]() |
6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
26 | FW | ![]() |
2 (3) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 (3) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
28 | MF | ![]() |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
29 | FW | ![]() |
0 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
30 | MF | ![]() |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
44 | MF | ![]() |
2 (3) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 (3) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Last updated: May 29, 2016.
Source: NWSL statistics
Goalkeeper stats
No. | Player | NWSL | NWSL Playoffs | Total | |||||||||
MIN | GA | GAA | SV | MIN | GA | GAA | SV | MIN | GA | GAA | SV | ||
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18 | ![]() |
270 | 2 | 1.00 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 270 | 2 | 0.67 | 12 |
24 | ![]() |
360 | 2 | 0.50 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 360 | 2 | 0.50 | 12 |
TOTALS | 630 | 4 | 0.57 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 630 | 4 | 0.57 | 24 |
Last updated: May 29, 2016.
Source: NWSL statistics
Line-up
- As of May 29, 2016.
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Top scorers
The list is sorted by shirt number when total goals are equal.
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Rnk | Pos | No. | Player | NWSL | NWSL Playoffs | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1 | MF | 7 | ![]() |
3 | 0 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | MF | 11 | ![]() |
2 | 0 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | F | 9 | ![]() |
1 | 0 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MF | 17 | ![]() |
1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
DF | 44 | ![]() |
1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Own goals | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Last updated: May 22, 2016.
Source: NWSL
Clean sheets
The list is sorted by shirt number when total appearances are equal.
Rnk | No. | Player | NWSL | NWSL Playoffs | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 24 | ![]() |
2 | 0 | 2 |
2 | 18 | ![]() |
1 | 0 | 1 |
TOTALS | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Last updated: May 29, 2016.
Source: NWSL
Summary
Games played | 7 (7 NWSL) |
Games won | 3 (3 NWSL) |
Games drawn | 4 (4 NWSL) |
Games lost | 0 |
Goals scored | 9 (9 NWSL) |
Goals conceded | 4 (4 NWSL) |
Goal difference | +5 (+5 NWSL) |
Clean sheets | 3 (3 NWSL) |
Yellow cards | 11 (11 NWSL) |
Red cards | 1 (1 NWSL) |
Most appearances | (7) (Emily Menges, Dagny Brynjarsdottir, Meleana Shim, Nadia Nadim, Katherine Reynolds, Hayley Raso) |
Top scorer | (3) (Lindsey Horan) |
Winning Percentage | Overall: 3/7 (43%) |
Last updated: May 29, 2016.
Source: NWSL
Honors
Month | Result | Player | Ref |
---|---|---|---|
April | Won | ![]() |
[21][22] |
Week | Result | Player | Ref |
---|---|---|---|
6 | Won | ![]() |
[23] |
Season Review
April
The Thorns began their season at Providence Park as they faced off against the inaugural match for Orlando Pride SC. Former Thorn, Steph Catley was able to strike first for Orlando in the 12th minute. Portland would soon respond with goals from Dagný Brynjarsdóttir in the 25th minute and Linsey Horan in the 81st minute. Both goals would be assisted by captain, Tobin Heath. Thorns FC would win their home opener 2-1.
For their last match in April, the Thorns traveled to Kansas City where they would receive a 1-1 draw. Shea Groom was able to strike first with a goal in the 30th minute; however, Lindsey Horan was able to level the Thorns in the 78th minute once again assisted by Tobin Heath.
Pos |
Team |
Pld |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
GD |
Pts |
Qualification or relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | Portland Thorns FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 4 | NWSL Playoffs |
May
The Thorns began their month of May continuing their 4-game road spell against Boston Breakers where Dagny Brynjarsdottir scored the lone goal and Tobin Heath continued her assist streak to 4 in a row. The Thorns would end up winning 1-0.
The Thorns traveled to D.C. to take on the Washington Spirit. The team would end up drawing 0-0 with Tobin Heath acquiring two yellow cards thus suspending her for the next match against local rivals, Seattle Reign FC.
The Thorns finished their 4 away matches in Seattle as they faced off against Reign FC. Nadia Nadim would score her first of the season with an assist by Meg Morris, however would Seattle respond within 3 minutes by a goal from Yanez, equalizing at 1-1. Both teams would settle for the draw.
In the first of a two-game home stand, the Thorns secured a 3-1 win over the then-first-place Washington Spirit. In their last game of the month, missing 6 starters due to USWNT call-ups, the Thorns played Seattle to a 0-0 draw.
Pos |
Team |
Pld |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
GD |
Pts |
Qualification or relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | Portland Thorns FC | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 9 | NWSL Playoffs |
June
Pos |
Team |
Pld |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
GD |
Pts |
Qualification or relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | Portland Thorns FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NWSL Playoffs |
References
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See also
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