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Thorns FC Announce Schedule for 2019 Nwsl Season

Published on February 21, 2019 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Portland Thorns FC News Release


PORTLAND, Ore. - The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) today unveiled the full 24-game, 2019 regular-season schedule for Portland Thorns FC. After a six-game road swing to begin the season due to completion work on the $85 million transformation of Providence Park, Portland will return to play its home opener on Sunday, June 2, against the Chicago Red Stars at 3 p.m. (Pacific) and will conclude its regular season with eight of its last 11 matches at Providence Park.

Thorns FC open the 2019 season on Sunday, April 14, as they travel to face the Orlando Pride; kickoff is set for 2 p.m. (Pacific).

Beginning July 24 against the Houston Dash, Thorns FC will play eight of their last 11 matches at Providence Park. During that stretch, Portland will play host to the North Carolina Courage on Aug. 11 and Sept. 11, while also squaring off against Chicago on Aug. 25.

Fans interested in purchasing Thorns FC Annual Memberships are encouraged to call the ticket office at (503) 553-5555 or email ticketsales@timbers.com . A special presale for Thorns FC Annual Members, Timbers Annual Members and members of the Timbers Annual Membership Wait List will take place on March 25 and March 26. Single-game tickets will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, March 27, at 10 a.m. (Pacific). Additionally, single-game tickets for the Thorns Spring Invitational presented by Tillamook March 24-30 at the University of Portland go on sale beginning Tuesday, March 19, at 10 a.m. (Pacific) online at www.thornsfc.com.

Portland will play 12 home matches and 12 away matches during the six-month season. The nine-team league features a single table and Thorns FC will play each of their eight opponents three times during the season, including two home matches against Chicago, Houston, North Carolina and Washington.

All of the NWSL's regular-season matches will be streamed on Yahoo!Sports while international fans will be able to watch games on the NWSL app and NWSLsoccer.com.

Schedule Breakdown:

Home Dates by Day of the Week:

Wednesday (2), Friday (2), Saturday (4), Sunday (4)

Road Dates by Day of the Week:

Wednesday (1), Friday (2), Saturday (6), Sunday (3)

Home Dates by Month:

April (0), May (0), June (2), July (3), August (4), September (2), October (1)

Road Dates by Month:

April (3), May (3), June (2), July (1), August (1), September (2)

League Opponents Played Twice at Home:

Chicago Red Stars, Houston Dash, North Carolina Courage, Washington Spirit

League Opponents Played Twice Away:

Orlando Pride, Reign FC, Sky Blue FC, Utah Royals FC

League Opponents Played Once at Home:

Orlando Pride, Reign FC, Sky Blue FC, Utah Royals FC

League Opponents Played Once Away:

Chicago Red Stars, Houston Dash, North Carolina Courage, Washington Spirit

2019 Portland Thorns FC Schedule (home matches in bold, CAPS)

Date Opponent Kickoff (Pacific)

Sun., April 14 @Orlando Pride 2 p.m.

Sat., April 20 @Chicago Red Stars 12:30 p.m.

Sun., April 28 @Sky Blue FC 3 p.m.

Sat., May 11 @Orlando Pride 4:30 p.m.

Sat., May 18 @Washington Spirit 4 p.m.

Sat., May 25 @Sky Blue FC 3 p.m.

Sun., June 2 CHICAGO RED STARS 3 p.m.

Sat., June 15 @North Carolina Courage 4:45 p.m.

Fri., June 21 UTAH ROYALS FC 8 p.m.

Sat., June 29 @Houston Dash 5:30 p.m.

Fri., July 5 REIGN FC 8 p.m.

Sun., July 14 ORLANDO PRIDE 12 noon

Fri., July 19 @Utah Royals FC 7 p.m.

Wed., July 24 HOUSTON DASH 7:30 p.m.

Sat., Aug. 3 SKY BLUE FC 8 p.m.

Wed., Aug. 7 @Reign FC 7 p.m.

Sun., Aug. 11 NORTH CAROLINA COURAGE 12 noon

Sat., Aug. 17 WASHINGTON SPIRIT 7:30 p.m.

Sun., Aug. 25 CHICAGO RED STARS 12 noon

Fri., Sept. 6 @Utah Royals FC 6:30 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 11 NORTH CAROLINA COURAGE 7:30 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 21 HOUSTON DASH 7:30 p.m.

Sun., Sept. 29 @Reign FC 1 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 12 WASHINGTON SPIRIT 7:30 p.m.

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