Post by Yeseeka on Apr 27, 2021 19:45:55 GMT -8
4/27/21 --
The following is the 2021 schedule for the Portland Thorns of the National Women's Soccer League.
The NWSL released its regular season schedule today, which is the first full season schedule since 2019. Though the 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the league did feature two tournament-style series; the Challenge Cup and the Fall Series. The NWSL also has featured a 2021 Challenge Cup which is ongoing as of this writing. The Thorns
Portland struggled during last year's Challenge Cup, scoring just one point with a record of 0-0-1. That pit them against the top-seeded North Carolina Courage in the first round, and the Thorns came away with a 1-0 win. However, they fell in the semifinals to the eventual champion Houston Dash, 1-0.
Then came the 2020 fall series during which the Thorns reversed their fortunes, finishing with a 3-0-1 first-place record and winning a $25,000 grant for their community partner, Mimi's Fresh Tees. Mimi's, based in Portland, produces t-shirts which message social justice concerns and allows people to spread their support for those causes and create support for social justice reforms.
Earlier this year, the Thorns competed in the NWSL 2021 Challenge Cup. Portland finished at 3-0-1 and in first place in the standings. That put them up against NJ/NJ Gotham FC for the championship. The teams were locked in a tie, 1-1, sending the match to penalty kicks. In a thrilling series of kick attempts, it was second-year forward Morgan Weaver's shot into the goal which gave the Thorns the championship via a 6-5 result in the penalty kicks.
The Thorns play their home games at Providence Park, located at 1844 SW Morrison in downtown Portland. The location was originally used as a field before the actual stadium was constructed and completed in 1926. Providence Park has a capacity of over 25,000. The Thorns share the stadium with the Portland Timbers FC of the Major League Soccer, and the stadium was previously home to the Portland St. Vikings football team.
Broadcast information is noted following the time of the game. Broadcast information, including several local airings on Fox 12 Plus (KPDX), are included for all games. Games may be broadcast on CBS Sports Network (CBSSN), while others are available through streaming services such as Paramount+ or Twitch.
The schedule appears below. Home games are noted in Bold Green. All times on this schedule are pacific time and are subject to change. Where applicable, click on the final score for the NWSL recap.
Regular Season
MAY
Sun., May 16 - Chicago Red Stars (W 5-0)
Sun., May 23 - OL Reign (L 1-2)
Wed,. May 26 - at Orlando Pride (L 1-2)
Sun., May 30 - at NJ/NY Gotham FC (W 1-0)
JUNE
Sat,. June 5 - Racing Louisville FC (W 3-0)
Sun., June 20 - Kansas City (W 1-0)
Sat., June 26 - at North Carolina Courage (L 0-2)
JULY
Sat., July 3 - at Racing Louisville (W 2-0)
Sun., July 11 - NJ/NY Gotham FC (D 0-0)
Sun., July 18 - Orlando Pride (W 2-1)
Sat., July 24 - at Houston Dash (W 1-0)
AUGUST
Sun., Aug. 1 - Kansas City (W 2-0)
Sat., Aug. 7 - at Washington Spirit (W 1-0)
Sat., Aug. 14 - at Orlando Pride (D 1-1)
*Wed., Aug. 18 - Houston Dash (W 2-2 - 3-1 PK)
*Sat., Aug. 21 - Olympique Lyonnais (W 1-0)
Wed., Aug. 25 - NJ/NY Gotham FC (W 2-1)
Sun., Aug. 29 - at OL Reign, 4 p.m (L 1-2)
*Women's International Championship Cup (held at Providence Park; Portland, Oregon)
SEPTEMBER
Sat., Sept. 4 - Washington Spirit (W 3-0 Forfeit)
Sun., Sept. 12 - at North Carolina Courage (W 1-0)
Sat., Sept. 25 - at Chicago Red Stars (L 1-2)
OCTOBER
Sat., Oct. 2 - OL Reign, 7 p.m. (Fox 12 Plus/Paramount+) - CANCELLED
Wed., Oct. 6 - Houston Dash (L 2-3)
Sun., Oct. 10 - at Kansas City (D 0-0)
Wed., Oct. 13 - OL Reign (D 1-1)
Sun., Oct. 17 - at Houston Dash (W 1-0)
Sat., Oct. 30 - North Carolina Courage (D 0-0)
Playoffs
FIRST ROUND
Sun., Nov. 7 - Bye
SEMIFINALS
Sun., Nov. 14 - Chicago Red Stars (L 0-2)
SEASON CONCLUDED
(Playoff Bracket courtesy nwslsoccer.com)
NWSL Home Arenas
Chicago Red Stars -- Seatgeek Stadium; Bridgeview, Illinois
Houston Dash -- BBVA Compass Stadium; Houston, Texas
Kansas City - Legends Field; Kansas City, Kansas
NJ/NY Gotham FC - Red Bull Arena; Harrison, New Jersey
North Carolina Courage -- WakeMed Soccer Park; Cary, North Carolina
OL Reign FC -- Cheney Stadium; Tacoma, Washington
Orlando Pride -- Orlando City Stadium; Orlando, Florida
Portland Thorns FC -- Providence Park; Portland, Oregon
Racing Louisville FC -- Lynn Family Stadium; Louisville, Kentucky
Washington Spirit -- Maryland SoccerPlex; Germantown, Maryland
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