This miss could be the difference maker...

HT 1-1 Janine Sonis scores the equalizer in stoppage time, a deserved goal for Denver Summit. Lindsey Heaps has been so darn good and dominant. Visitors have absolute no answer. Portland Thorns on the backfoot and looking like their road form is... You can't absorb this much pressure constantly.

Wow former Portland Thorns midfielder and USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps is starting in debut for Denver Summit. 📸 Denver Summit FC

Reyna Reyes is back in the starting lineup as Marie Müller returns to the frontline #BAONPDX Cassandra Ella Bogere starts in place of Jennie Immethun. Forwards Update: Morgan Weaver weeks away (Potentially August 2 at Utah?) and Caiya Hanks likely return in August. 📸 Portland Thorns FC

CANWNT Captain and midfielder Jessie Fleming on contract extension through 2028, decision to remain with Portland Thorns, and how the Rose City has become home #BAONPDX "There's a lot of reasons on why I wanted to stay, so very happy." "I've always heard good things about Portland from Sincy."

UPDATE: New Portland Thorns midfielder Nina Nijstad has received visa clearance. Could she make her PTFC debut this weekend versus NWSL expansion side, Denver Summit FC? 📸Portland Thorns FC/Fletcher Wold #BAONPDX #NWSL #NothingLikeOranje

Are you ready for the Cascadia Derby? #BAONPDX #WitnessTheReign #NWSL We are live here from Lumen Field. Portland Thorns vs Seattle Reign. One of the greatest rivalries in all of women’s sports is about to kick off, who takes it today?

What a moment for the Portland Thorns forward/defender #BAONPDX Marie Müller is set to make her first ever appearance and start for the senior Germany Women's National Team. "Coming back after injury has been a challenging journey, so this moment means a lot to me." Credit: DFB-Frauen

Just as everyone predicted, right? #BAONPDX #URFC #2 Portland Thorns vs #1 Utah Royals Who will head into the international break as the NWSL table leaders? Saturday, May 30 at 1:00 p.m. PST - Providence Park 📸: @kelseybaker.bsky.social

FT 1-3 KC Current Well-deserved points for Kansas City who remain unbeaten at home 5-0-0. Portland Thorns have now conceded 3 goals in back to back road matches and have conceded all of their goals this season away from Providence Park.

Make no mistake - KCC have been the better team and deserved both goals. Can Olivia Moultrie turn the tides for Portland Thorns? Source: FOTMOB

FT 2-0 Portland Thorns #BAONPDX 🥇Reclaim First in Table 🌹⚽DEFENDER GOALS | M.A. Vignola and Mallie McKenzie open up their scoring accounts 🚫Seventh Clean Sheet in 11 matches 🆕NWSL Record Home Shutout Streak 🏟️Undefeated at home - Providence Park fortress 📸: @kelseybaker.bsky.social

Portland Thorns key injury updates on Olivia Moultrie, M.A. Vignola, and Isa Obaze #BAONPDX #NWSL "Olivia is making good progress, so she'll not be back for this game [ vs Bay FC], but she's getting there. She's taking good steps forward." "M.A. and Isabella won't be any problems for tomorrow."

FT 0-0 Yeah... I would say this is a fair result for both sides.

Bay FC Goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz - 26 saves in the past three matches "I'm just in flow state right now, that's just how it feels."

Q: What's the biggest difference you saw from the strong first half and second half struggles - especially as the metrics showed it was a tale of two halves? For folks wanting the video version of his response to my question:

Olivia Moultrie on becoming the youngest player to reach 100 NWSL appearances & her journey #BAONPDX #USWNT "I can't believe I hit 100 games. I get to show up and do what I love every day." "Being able to do it with the Thorns has been really special to me. It's a really special moment to me."

Source: Fotmob How's the second half going?

High praise for one of the Portland Thorns' unsung heroes #BAONPDX #CANWNT Head Coach Robert Vilahamn: "Jessie Fleming is probably the best central midfielder in the league these 7 games." JFlem: "I don't know if I deserve that much praise but I've really enjoyed playing with the midfield."

FWIW Carolyn Calzada is the top rated Portland Thorn so far...

Portland Thorns Forward Sophia Wilson on making her USWNT return #BAONPDX #NWSL "It feels so special." "I felt good. Obviously would love to play better and want more for myself, but I'm also being patient with myself because first game back in awhile."

USWNT & Portland Thorns forward Sophia Wilson on progress and Emma Hayes' belief in her #USWNT #BAONPDX "I feel more and more like myself." "I contribute that a lot to Emma [Hayes]. She doesn't make you feel like you're behind or missed a lot - gives me the reassurance to just be myself."

NEWS: Team Source | Portland Thorns Defender Reyna Reyes will be suspended for an additional game #BAONPDX That's a two game suspension that includes yesterday's match at San Diego Wave and Saturday's home match vs Kansas City Current. A big weekend absence... 📸 @kelseybaker.bsky.social

2025 Lauren Holiday Impact Award Recipient and Portland Thorns captain/defender Sam Hiatt #BAONPDX #NWSL "I work with this agency that you can donate cakes to kids in foster care. So, I made a cake that was dinosaur themed - that was my favorite most recent bake!" 👏This Is Absolutely Amazing👏

The M.A. Vignola Effect #BAONPDX In four appearances (all starts), the Portland Thorns have only allowed ONE GOAL in her 322 minutes. FB Room: Vignola, Reyes, Müller, and McKenzie have the potential to be one of, if not the best in NWSL. 📸: @kelseybaker.bsky.social

Introductory Presser with Jeff Agoos and Robert Vilahamn - will have more on this later #BAONPDX JA on HIP RULE: "It's definitely a mechanism we can use to our advantage. Our ownership is invested in players & roster construction. We're definitely pursuing the best roster we can put on the field."

From @melinae07.bsky.social Defensive actions: - Jessie Fleming (14): 6 tackles, 2 interceptions, 2 blocked shots, 4 clearances - M.A. Vignola (11): 4 tackles, 2 interceptions, 1 blocked shot, 3 clearances, 1 foul - Reyna Reyes (10): 2 tackles, 3 interceptions, 4 clearances, 1 foul WOW. WoW. wow.

What a moment for Morgan Messner #BAONPDX #NWSL ✅First Regular Season Start ☑️First Regular Season Clean Sheet 🌹Messner becomes third Portland Thorns GK alongside Bella Bixby and Nadine Angerer to record a shutout in their regular season debut

This is what I've heard consistently: Sarah Lowdon drawing rave reviews from players and staff all off/preseason #BAONPDX Olivia Moultrie: "She has taken that interim role & attacked it with everything she has." Robert Vilahamn: "Sarah & the team have done an amazing preseason."

As a kid, I fell in love with the storytelling and power of sports. Three years ago, I quit my corporate job to chase an insane dream. Endless hours and hours of nonstop hard work since... I am honored to announce that I will be providing weekend NWSL coverage for The Associated Press!