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The Portland Thorns will be sold, the latest fallout from scandals in women's soccer

3:40pm December 01, 2022

by The Associated Press

Merritt Paulson's decision to sell the Thorns comes after a pair of team executives were dismissed for their roles in systemic abuse and misconduct in the National Women's Soccer League.

Left: Morgan Weaver of Portland Thorns FC controls the ball during the the NWSL semifinal against San Diego Wave on October 23, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. Right: Kristen Edmonds of Kansas City Current celebrates after beating OL Reign in a NWSL semifinal match on October 23, 2022 in Seattle. Portland and Kansas City play for the championship Saturday night.

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Amid scandal, women's pro soccer hits the big stage — a primetime NWSL Championship

7:00am October 29, 2022

by Tom Goldman

One of the NWSL's most accomplished teams — The Portland Thorns — is taking on the Kansas City Current, an expansion squad that joined the league just last year.