Karma is a cat but Portland is more of a dog's club?
After a promising start of the season, the Thorns finished this year empty handed.
            After a promising start of the season, the Thorns finished this year empty handed.
            
            Taking care of business. That's what the Sounders did on Monday night in Lumen Field, as they caught the Loons off-guard and forced Game 3 to decide who advances and who goes home.
            The 2025 season has been an unusual one for the three-time NWSL champion Portland Thorns. The roster's been plagued with injuries, the franchise's superstar attacking duo was both ruled out for the year before Game 1, and the young team has needed to claw its way
            Where should I even start? How about with some facts? Game 2 of the First Round playoff series between the Portland Timbers and San Diego finished 2-2 at full time. In the ensuing penalty kick shootout, the Timbers prevailed 3-2. The final Timbers game at Providence Park in 2025 was
            In an alternate universe, the Portland Timbers would be preparing for the second leg of their first-round playoff series against San Diego. They would have a 2-1 deficit on aggregate, with a crucial away goal on the scoresheet. Instead, MLS’ brain-dead playoff format has given them Game 2. If there