Portland Thorns FC
The winningest club in NWSL history. Through 30 matches Portland is 14-8-8, 50 points (+9 goal difference), and into the playoffs for a 10th straight season after clinching against NC Courage on Oct 23. Most recently, Portland beat Houston Dash 2-0 on the road.
Players to Watch
The names that matter right now.
The Story So Far
10th Straight Playoff Berth
Clinched Oct 23 with a 1-0 win over NC Courage in front of 20,105 at Providence Park. No other NWSL club has a longer active playoff streak. Sophia Wilson leads the team with 15 goals.
Coach Vilahamn Wins His Debut
Former Tottenham Hotspur Women head coach. Visa approved days before the opener. Won 1-0 at Washington. First-year Thorns coaches are 5-0-2 in debut matches. The streak holds.
Who Left, Who Stayed
Sam Coffey to Manchester City before the season, and Bella Bixby out for the year. Midseason, Mimi Alidou went to Montreal, Alexa Spaanstra to Utah, Jennie Immethun to Angel City, and Deyna Castellanos left by mutual termination in September. Olivia Moultrie tore her ACL in August. The good news: Julie Dufour is back from hers.
Providence Park
"You hear the Riveters before you see the stadium. That's not a figure of speech. You're walking through Goose Hollow and the chanting hits you two blocks out. By the time you're through the gates, you're already part of it."Portland, Match Day
The Rose City Riveters are the Thorns' independent supporters group. Standing the entire 90. Tifo displays that take months to plan. Chants that shake the West Side press box. They traveled to Washington for the 2022 Championship and turned Audi Field into Providence Park East. Membership gets you scarves, pre-match events, and a community.
The full Portland women's sports community directory →
Upcoming Home Matches
No home matches left on the 2026 regular season schedule. Playoff matches appear here as soon as the bracket sets a Providence Park date.
Full 30-game schedule with broadcast info and theme nights →
2026 Roster
The club's March 12 announcement listed 31 contracted players and 26 on the active roster. The lists below reflect every move since.
INTL = international slot · SEI = season-ending injury · LOAN = on loan
Championship History
The most decorated club in NWSL history. 3 Championships, 2 NWSL Shields (2016, 2021), the 2021 Challenge Cup, and 11 playoff appearances. No other club has more than two titles.
The Complete Championship History →
Videos
Opening Day Lineup (March 13)
The starting XI from the March 13 opener at Washington. Vilahamn's first selection.
Sophia Wilson came on at 77'. Click any player for their full profile.
Player Profiles
NWSL Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gotham | 29 | 17 | 7 | 5 | +14 | 58 |
| 2 | San Diego | 29 | 17 | 4 | 8 | +13 | 55 |
| 3 | Washington | 29 | 16 | 4 | 9 | +13 | 52 |
| 4 | Kansas City | 29 | 15 | 5 | 9 | +13 | 50 |
| 5 | Angel City | 29 | 14 | 7 | 8 | +19 | 49 |
| 6 | Utah | 29 | 14 | 5 | 10 | +7 | 47 |
| 7 | Portland | 29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | +7 | 47 |
| 8 | Seattle | 30 | 14 | 5 | 11 | +4 | 47 |
| 9 | North Carolina | 29 | 13 | 3 | 13 | +9 | 42 |
| 10 | Denver | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | +12 | 41 |
| 11 | Orlando | 30 | 11 | 3 | 16 | -8 | 36 |
| 12 | Houston | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | -4 | 33 |
| 13 | Boston | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | -9 | 33 |
| 14 | Bay | 29 | 7 | 6 | 16 | -16 | 27 |
| 15 | Louisville | 29 | 7 | 3 | 19 | -22 | 24 |
| 16 | Chicago | 29 | 5 | 2 | 22 | -52 | 17 |
Standings via ESPN. Updated at build time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Portland Thorns head coach in 2026?
Robert Vilahamn, formerly of Tottenham Hotspur Women (English WSL). His visa was approved days before the season opener. He won his debut match 1-0 at Washington, extending the streak of first-year Thorns coaches to 5-0-2 in debuts.
How many championships have the Portland Thorns won?
3 NWSL Championships (2013, 2017, 2022), the most in league history. Plus 2 NWSL Shields, a Challenge Cup, and 11 playoff appearances. See the complete championship history.
What happened to Sophia Smith?
Sophia Smith, now Sophia Wilson after her marriage, is on the Thorns. She is active on the 2026 roster and has worked back into the starting XI. She returned to the USWNT on April 11 after 17 months away. She was the 2022 NWSL MVP and Olympic gold medalist.
Where do the Portland Thorns play?
Providence Park, 1844 SW Morrison St in Goose Hollow. Capacity 25,218. The loudest stadium in women's soccer. See our Providence Park game day guide for parking, food, and tips.
What happened to Sam Coffey?
Sam Coffey transferred to Manchester City ahead of the 2026 season. Cassandra Bogere has stepped into the central midfield role and looked strong in the opening match at Washington.
What is the Portland Thorns 2026 roster?
Key players include forward Sophia Wilson (2022 MVP, 15 goals in 2026 and 59 career NWSL regular-season goals), Pietra Tordin (8 goals and 9 assists in 2026), Canadian international Jessie Fleming (captain), and goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold (27 appearances in 2026). Olivia Moultrie (23 career NWSL goals) is out for the rest of the season after tearing her ACL in August. Sam Coffey departed for Manchester City. The 2026 roster has 31 contracted players with 26 on the active roster per the club's March 12 announcement.
What happened to Sophia Smith on the Portland Thorns?
Sophia Smith, now Sophia Wilson after her marriage, is on the Portland Thorns. She is active on the 2026 roster, returned to the starting XI in April, and scored in three straight after her return (April 26 at Angel City, April 29 vs San Diego, May 8 at Racing Louisville). She returned to the USWNT on April 11 after 17 months away. She was the 2022 NWSL MVP and a 2024 Olympic gold medalist.
Portland's Other Pro Teams
The Thorns are one of three. One city, three leagues.
Fire 98, Liberty 96 · Barker Buzzer Putback
The first modern-franchise win came three days after the home opener: Carleton 26 with five threes, Leite 21-and-6, Smalls 13 in her Fire debut off the bench, Sarah Ashlee Barker for the win at the buzzer. Sabrina Ionescu DNP. Read the recap.
Year One in the Books
The inaugural pro softball season finished 14-11 with a trip to the AUSL playoffs. The season recap.