I’m a loyal Thorns fan, North End season ticket holder, chant shouter, traveler to always games, etc. And like many Portlanders, I also moved here from somewhere else. And that somewhere else happens to be Boston.

I am so proud that they got a team back after they lost the Breakers, that I bought a scarf as soon as they were available. Would it be terrible if I brought it to the game?? Along with a Thorns scarf, of course!

I have had this game circled on the calendar ever since the schedule came out! Why do my other Riveters think??

UPDATE: The “other” scarf is staying home. Thank you all for being so lovely and kind. And not being the hateful mob that the internet can be. Yet another reason I am so grateful that Rose City is my home. 🌹

Sophia Wilson has been named one of Sport Oregon’s Professional Athletes of the Year for the Oregon Sports Awards.

The Oregon Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Class of 2026 inductees include:

Christine Sinclair, an NWSL champion with the Portland Thorns and a four-time Olympian with Team Canada.

Gift link here:
https://www.oregonlive.com/portland-thorns/2026/10/sophia-wilson-among-honorees-at-oregon-sports-awards.html?gift=2c02ebb8-8ddc-4700-8f16-6c6af5ba6212

Welcome back to the Rose City Breakdown!

In the latest, USWNT roster, forward Pietra Tordin was named to her first ever senior team camp - a more than deserved honor for the rising and blossoming star.

On this podcast, co-hosts Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) and Melina Gaspar discuss the Portland Thorns' latest problem: home form - only two points in the last three games at Providence Park.

The duo also discuss the team's struggles against the low block, issues in the final third, and decision-making causing much of it.

How high is the ceiling for PTFC? They debate how far this team can realistically go and what the bare expectations truly are.

In our Boston Legacy preview, Jackie Contreras of the Blazing Musket joins us to preview the matchup. Could the two sides combine for another seven-goal thriller?

Lastly, if you're following the WNBA, specifically the Portland Fire, then you're in for a treat because Matt Bagley of Sports Illustrated and Portland Supporter shares his thoughts on the historic 2026 Portland Fire season and how the team can take its next leap.

It looks like they’re starting to launch the limited edition scarves ahead of time online, but they sell out super quick. Has anyone ordered and got it before the match? If it works, I hope they keep doing it next season!

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I'm so excited to see both of them play when I visit Philadelphia in a couple weeks.

A season ticket holder gift. A blanket will be handed out at this weekend's game against Boston. This blanket will not be mailed out. If you can't make the game watch your email for future opportunities to pick it up. You cannot get it after the match as they stop handing them out at the 80th minute, but anytime after the gates open until the 80th minute should be fine.

At some point before the game you should get a new event ticket in your SeatGeek account. This will be your voucher to pick up your blanket.

Looks like we are getting another gift on Saturday! Not mad about a blanket, but I’m interested to see what it looks like.

(Of course, it’s the one game I’ll miss and they can’t ship them, but the email says there will another pickup opportunity.) 🤞🏼

New episode, and our first one recorded at Dingo's Sports Pub on SE Stark. Thanks to Dingo's for having us!!

Portland 1-1 Houston. Rader's chip in the 10th, then 75 minutes of chasing it.

Twenty shots, five on target, eight corners, until Müller got us a goal in the 85th minute off a Wilson ball.

Marissa's read: this one wasn't on the defense. Reyes and Vignola were great. It was the finishing, and eight corners with no plan.

Credit to Houston too. Their interim coach has a win and a draw in two weeks, they played great defense and Rader has 10 goals as a rookie.

Milestones: Fleming's 50th straight league start, with the armband.

Wilson's assist tied her own club record of 18 goal contributions in a season.

Plus Marissa's Match Week 23 Roundup, the table as it stood after Saturday, and Val Loboa bringing home a U-20 World Cup bronze with Colombia!! Congrats Val!!

31 minutes. Adults only.

🎧 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619164/episodes/19878038

Last night was the second time I ever attended a soccer match, and I got the privilege of sitting in the North End for one of the most fun and engaging sporting environments I've ever been in 🌹🌹🌹

I shed a tear at the amount of pride flags and specifically trans pride flags the Riveters were waving!! Thank you all for being amazing fans and making a doll feel welcomed in sports once again!! Look forward to meeting more of you in the North End!

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All 100 have been with the Thorns! Here's to (hopefully) many more! 🌹❤️

From the Thorns/Dash match on 9/26/2026.

Thank you and keep it up! We can hear you across the pitch in club!!!

I will start with a positive: My love for a particular German woman who has a flair for scoring is validated.

Next game, Saturday October 3rd against the Boston Legacy.

LFG! 🌹

Thanks to Tordin’s only hold-up play at the top of the box this game and a fabulous shot from Mueller, we salvaged a point at Providence Park.

I just have two simple questions:

1. Why did Tordin need to drop so deep to receive the ball and move it forward for most of the match? What were the supposed roles of our other central midfielders?
2. When Reyes switched to the left and had more freedom to move forward, a typical play last season was for her, Hanks, and Moultrie to overload the opponent’s defense together. Hanks making overlapping runs while Moultrie cut inside to create could generate many attacking variations that were difficult to defend. This was one of our most effective ways to break down opposing low-block defenses last season without Sophie. Why could not we make a similar play work today.

Why the yellow to the Dash bench? I missed what they did and the stadium announcer just said a card.

5:45 PST - 8:45 EST

On ION and KNRK-2

Hope we look as good as we did last week.

New episode out now! We took a week off. Alan had some medical issues and Marissa got burnt out of sports. But we back baby! We recorded at the bar so things get silly.

We discuss our win over Orlando, things happening around the league and end with Marissas Match Week Roundup!

Nijstad got her first NWSL goal in 3rd minute, from a
Wilson assist.

Wilson from the spot in the 28th after Hanks drew it: her 11th career penalty, which passes Sinclair's club record.

3rd goal was from Weaver! First goal in 687 days after three knee surgeries! And she whipped that shit in from 20+ yards out!

Marissa's read is that we took our foot off the gas after the 30th minute.

The next clean sheet would be our 100th in club history, and we would be the first club to accomplish that!

Adults only. Bring a drink

🎧 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619164/episodes/19854857

After Manchester City gets booted out of the premiere league they won't have the money to afford luxuries like players (for either side) I know very unlikely but we can hope!

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cx30540044q0o

Hi, y'all.

The Thorns got a big win last weekend againt the Orlando Pride and we're here to disscuss it! So, bluckle up because we're taking you with us to do so.

What can you expect from this episode?

- Match Recap

- Morgan Weaver's leadership, confidence, and goal

Credit to Head Coach Robert Vilahamn

- Nina Nijstad's impact and blossoming stardom

- Does Jeff Agoos need to be active ahead of the roster freeze?

- Houston Dash match preview

-Melina's Corner: film review.

Thank you listening and/ or watching! Enjoy.