The Red Bulls became the first team to clinch a berth in this season’s M.L.S. playoffs, scoring two goals late in the first half to defeat the host Portland Timers, 2-0. By The Associated Press ...

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Longtime U.S. women's national team and Portland Thorns defender Meghan Klingenberg has announced her retirement. The 36-year-old made the announcement Wednesday in a post on Instagram.

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Thorns coach Rob Gale lamented that Portland deserved a draw, given the team’s statistical edge over Bay FC. The Thorns took 16 shots, five on goal. “But it wasn’t our best game.

The Thorns simply love playing in front of their home fans. Portland is undefeated at home in 2025 (3-0-3) and is tied for second for points taken at home (12) this season.

Klingenberg, 36, most recently played with Portland Thorns FC, but elected to depart the club at the end of the 2024 season. She spent eight years there and won two NWSL championships as well as ...