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Thorns dealt first lost of the season by Cascadia rivals OL Reign

Thorns dealt first lost of the season by Cascadia rivals OL Reign Share this story The Portland Thorns lost their first match of the season 2-1 to Cascadia rivals OL Reign. Christine Sinclair scored only four minutes into the match. Reign’s goalkeeper Karen Bardsley came out and punched a Crystal Dunn cross to Sinclair. The Canadian took it first time and delicately dropped the ball under the crossbar to give the Thorns a 1-0 lead. The lead didn’t last long. Dunn took down Jessica Fishlock and Megan Rapinoe stepped up to take the kick. She curled it low and Adrianna Franch was able to get a hand to it but couldn’t keep it out.

Rapinoe and spice and everything not so nice

Rapinoe and spice and everything not so nice Share this story Craig Mitchelldyer/Portland Thorns FC The Portland Thorns dominated OL Reign in the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup 2-0 to secure qualification for the final. The win was the third straight for the Thorns against their Cascadia rival and their fourth unbeaten. The Thorns equaled the longest unbeaten run by either team in this rivalry. That streak came to an end on Sunday. All the cliches about rivalries, like “form and tactics go out the window,” are sometimes true in rivalry matches because of the intensity and because it is a match like no other passion and pride drive the game.

OL Reign add Rose Lavelle for the 2021 season

OL Reign add Rose Lavelle for the 2021 season Share this story Another week, another world-class player joining OL Reign for the 2021 season. OL Reign today announced that U.S. Women’s National Team midfielder Rose Lavelle will immediately join OL Reign as a U.S. allocated player. While initial rumors had indicated she’d be joining the Reign after the Olympics, the Reign confirmed Lavelle will start training with the club on May 26 and is expected to be available for selection in the next home match against the Washington Spirit on May 30. “We believe Rose has the ability to be the best player in the world. She is an extraordinary talent that is the perfect fit for our long-term vision for the team,” said OL Reign CEO Bill Predmore. “From the moment the trade became a possibility last year we have been focused on finding a way to bring her to the club. We are thrilled to add her to the squad and believe she can play a key role in our efforts to compete for a championshi

OL Reign v NC Courage: TV, live stream, how to watch, schedule

OL Reign v. NC Courage: TV, live stream, how to watch, schedule Share this story Related This North Carolina squad looks a little different than previous dominating years, as they are without USWNT players Crystal Dunn, Abby Dahlkemper, and Sam Mewis. The team still has plenty of goal-scoring punch, however, in Jess McDonald, Lynn Williams, Kristen Hamilton, and Debinha. The Courage will put lots of pressure on their opponents, and with a quick transition game in the midfield, they will get plenty of looks on goal. With Cheney being a slightly more narrow field, OL Reign players will need to stay close to one another defensively.

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