Activities for Portland Thorns FC's 2021 season began today in Beaverton, Oregon, where players reported to the club's training center for examinations and testing ahead of the official start to the 2021 National Women's Soccer League preseason.
The check-ins came two days ahead of the season's first official training session - a Tuesday, February 2 practice which will take place back at the team's normal home base, Providence Park. On Monday, the NWSL's official preseason report date, the Thorns are scheduled to convene in Goose Hollow for their first group meetings of the season.
Photo: Craig Mitchelldyer-Portland Thorns
The 2021 National Women's Soccer League season is scheduled to begin on April 9, when the league will commence its second Challenge Cup, The tournament will precede a regular season that extends until October 30, with the NWSL's six-team playoffs concluding with its Championship game on November 20.