Vic Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Live the dream! Looking forward to hearing about how it went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 I would be really surprised if Allysha Chapman is on the bench. Houston is so depleted on defense that they sent Ella Masar back last week. I agree that she probably won't play left back but I do think she will be a starer. I cheer for the Dash and so far they had a good beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsC Posted April 18, 2015 Author Share Posted April 18, 2015 I cheer for the Dash and so far they had a good beginning. I thought the Dash looked really good last week -- definitely a team to watch this year. But I do think they would choose to put Ella Masar back at forward when they can put a solid defender like Chapman on defense. It will be interesting to see what they do today though, when the Canadians have only been in camp for a day or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsC Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 I thought the Dash looked really good last week -- definitely a team to watch this year. But I do think they would choose to put Ella Masar back at forward when they can put a solid defender like Chapman on defense. It will be interesting to see what they do today though, when the Canadians have only been in camp for a day or so. So I was only half right here. Chapman (And Sesselmann) get the start but they are still using Masar as a defender (half time sub). Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I was surprised to see the Spirit getting a win over Kansas. The Spirit's new Nigerian signing (didn't get her name) is fast and mobile, shows promise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsC Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 The Spirit/KC game really messed up my fantasy pool this week. I was expecting KC to win that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanneMac Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Have fun in Chicago! Can't wait for the world cup either! KC is off to an odd start for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 So I was only half right here. Chapman (And Sesselmann) get the start but they are still using Masar as a defender (half time sub). Interesting. Where is Stephanie Roche after all the hoopla made about her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsC Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 Stephanie Roche is on the Injury list for this week: http://www.nwslsoccer.com/injuryreport/index_E.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsC Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 My trip to Chicago was fun. A friend from Portland that I met at the 2013 Championship game in Rochester picked me up at my hotel. When I came out to meet her several of the Thorns were in the lobby waiting for their ride (Christine Sinclair, Tobin Heath, Nadine Angerer, Allie Long and a few others). Some guy was trying to get them to sign photos and they were a bit grumpy about it so we didn't bother them. We met up with the Chicago supporters group before the game for some tailgating. They are a fun group -- I would recommend reaching out to them (Chicago Local 134) if anyone is thinking of seeing a game in Chicago even if you are supporting another team. Now I have a group of Chicago supporters camping in my backyard during the world cup. There ended up being about 15 of us cheering for the Thorns and it looked like we were in for a rough ride after those two early goals. We were all pretty excited when Christine Sinclair scored and we did a lot of singing and chanting for the duration of the game. I could barely talk the next morning so I think that is a sign of a good time. This is the third time I have seen the Thorns play in Chicago. I have also seen them play 3 times in Rochester. Sahlen's stadium in Rochester is a good environment to watch a game but I really like spending my money in Chicago because I see them as a bit like the little engine that could. They have a real uphill battle with the field being 50 minutes outside of Chicago, and not reachable by transit but they are fighting a good fight. Last year I had arranged for my kids to be photographed with Karina Leblanc and their General Manager would answer my emails within minutes, even late on a Friday night. At the game I met some other Canadians and we ended up chatting with the team owner (Arnim Whisler). He offered to drive them back to their hotel when they mentioned that it was difficult to get out there! They don't check your bags or pat you down when you enter the stadium so you can smuggle in cans of alcohol. This came in handy because I was asked for ID when trying to buy alcohol but I hadn't brought any with me. I hope to get to a Portland home game (maybe this year if they host a playoff game) but it is really fun supporting the team at away games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanneMac Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 That Thorns home crowd is unreal! What an experience that would be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc-in-bc Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I enjoyed watching the game ( Portland vs Chicago ) on Youtube. The Thorns have a good looking uniform : mostly black with small amounts of white and red added. It was great seeing Sinclair score also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 When are the players on national teams being recalled in preparation for the WWC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsC Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 I am not 100% on this but I think they are done now for the most part. I know Karina is playing for Chicago this weekend because they are billing it as their send off for their World Cup stars and they listed her as one of the remaining 6 who will play tomorrow. I watched the post game interview with Paul Riley and he either said last week was it for Christine Sinclair or this weekend was. It wasn't really clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc-in-bc Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Lauren Sesselmann and Alyscha Chapman will be available for the Houston Dash against FCKC tomorrow. While Erin Mcleod is in Houston she has been ruled ineligible to play because of a left ankle sprain (yikes!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsC Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 Lauren Sesselmann and Alyscha Chapman will be available for the Houston Dash against FCKC tomorrow. While Erin Mcleod is in Houston she has been ruled ineligible to play because of a left ankle sprain (yikes!). Yikes is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkomar Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I enjoyed watching the game ( Portland vs Chicago ) on Youtube. The Thorns have a good looking uniform : mostly black with small amounts of white and red added. It was great seeing Sinclair score also. I need the head-slapping emoticon here. I didn't know that so many NWSL games were on youtube. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I need the head-slapping emoticon here. I didn't know that so many NWSL games were on youtube. Thanks! Yes all the NWSL are streamed live on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/user/NWSLsoccer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc-in-bc Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Sinclair injury in the Portland Thorns vs Sky Blue game: https://twitter.com/JeffKassouf/status/635264640323317761 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc-in-bc Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Sinclair injury at the 1:56: 50 mark ( 86.33 minute mark game time ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Xxfd2nbWH4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanneMac Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Little's hattrick against Houston this weekend was unbeleivable! Lost count of how many players she beat to score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Little's hattrick against Houston this weekend was unbeleivable! Lost count of how many players she beat to score The Dash can't seem to solve their defensive problems. Their lack of scoring is not helping either. Kim Little was superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsC Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 It is great to hear that Allysha Chapman played a full 90 last night. I was watching the Thorns game so I didn't see it. How did she look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ref Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 It is great to hear that Allysha Chapman played a full 90 last night. I was watching the Thorns game so I didn't see it. How did she look? You can see highlites here and in a few days the whole game. https://www.youtube.com/user/NWSLsoccer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinc_Tanc_Olympic_Action Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Wow... I saw that Sinc injury. I also saw Alex Morgan's missed PK as a result. Just curious, who normally takes PK's for Portland Thorns now? I know Sinclair used to, then Long took over. Did Morgan take over for PK's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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