Portland Thorns FC midfielder Christine Sinclair (12) plays during an NWSL soccer match against NJ/NY Gotham FC, Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Yes, the Portland Thorns fell disastrously short of expectations in 2024. Yes, ownership now faces mounting pressure as they are tasked with reshaping the entire coaching staff and front office before the next season kicks off.
But let’s set that aside for now. Title hopes weren’t the only thing that said its final goodbyes in New Jersey earlier this month.
The Thorns weren’t the world-renowned powerhouse in 2013 that they are now. They didn’t have much history at all, actually. They
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