Portland Thorns FC set an NWSL single-game attendance record Sunday, welcoming over 25,000 fans to a match that provided another example of surging interest in the league. (more…)
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Providence Park to Host Timbers 2 Matches This Month
Providence Park will host two home matches for USL Championship’s Portland Timbers 2 this month, providing soft openings before the Portland Timbers return June 1. (more…)
Providence Park on Track for June 1 Reopening
Construction at Providence Park is moving along, as an expansion project is on track to conclude in time for a June 1 reopening for the Portland Timbers. (more…)
Steps Taken for Upcoming Providence Park Reopening
The City of Portland has taken some steps for Providence Park‘s reopening next month, including last week’s approval of an updated Good Neighbor Agreement. (more…)
Providence Park Expansion on Track for Spring 2019 Completion
The home of the Portland Timbers and Thorns is preparing for a major change, as an ongoing Providence Park expansion is on track for a spring 2019 completion. (more…)
Providence Park Named Host of 2018 NWSL Championship Match
Providence Park, home of Portland Thorns FC, has been named the host site of the 2018 NWSL Championship match. The game will take place on Saturday, September 22. (more…)
Providence Park Readies For Returns of Timbers, Thorns
The Portland Timbers (MLS) and Portland Thorns (NWSL) will soon return to Providence Park, where construction on an expansion project continues. (more…)
Thorns Thriving in Portland
The NWSL is receiving a major boost in Portland, where the Portland Thorns have become a big part of the city’s zealous soccer culture. (more…)
Orlando City NWSL team in 2016: report
We could see an Orlando City NWSL team in 2016, as officials of the women’s pro soccer circuit are expected to add a 10th team for the coming season. (more…)
Can pro game maintain interest in women’s soccer?
With the women’s World Cup final setting a TV viewership record for soccer in the United States, interest in the game is at an all-time high. Can the professional side of the sport in the form of the National Women’s Soccer League maintain the momentum? (more…)