The season has ended for Portland Thorns FC. After a somewhat disappointing NWSL Challenge Cup appearance, the Thorns put together an excellent Fall Series, nabbing the Verizon Community Shield for Mimi’s Fresh Tees and going unbeaten in the process. It was about as good of a rebound as anyone could ask for from their favorite team.
You don’t need me to tell you that this was a strange year for Portland (and just about everyone else). It was such a stop-and-go year that at times it was hard to get a true grasp on how good this team really was.