The Portland Thorns have agreed to part ways with coach Rob Gale, the National Women's Soccer League team announced on Tuesday.  The Thorns finished 11-8-7 and third in the league standings after an inconsistent season.  Portland beat the San Diego Wave 1-0 in the quarterfinals of the playoffs before losing 2-0 to the Washington Spirit in the semifinals.

انفصلت فريق بورتلاند ثورنز عن المدرب روب غيل بعد موسم أنهى فيه الفريق برصيد 11-8-7، محتلاً المركز الثالث في دوري كرة القدم النسائية الوطني. تقدم الثورنز إلى التصفيات، حيث هزموا سان دييغو ويف 1-0 في ربع النهائي، لكنهم خسروا 2-0 أمام واشنطن سبيريت في نصف النهائي.

Los Portland Thorns han decidido separar caminos con el entrenador Rob Gale tras una temporada en la que el equipo terminó con un récord de 11-8-7, ocupando el tercer lugar en la National Women's Soccer League. Los Thorns avanzaron a los playoffs, derrotando al San Diego Wave 1-0 en los cuartos de final, pero fueron eliminados por el Washington Spirit en las semifinales con una derrota de 2-0.

Les Portland Thorns se sont séparés de l'entraîneur Rob Gale après une saison où l'équipe a terminé avec un bilan de 11-8-7, se classant troisième de la National Women's Soccer League. Les Thorns ont atteint les playoffs, battant le San Diego Wave 1-0 en quart de finale, mais ont été éliminés par le Washington Spirit en demi-finale avec une défaite de 2-0.

The Portland Thorns have parted ways with coach Rob Gale following a season where the team finished with an 11-8-7 record, placing third in the National Women's Soccer League. The Thorns advanced to the playoffs, defeating the San Diego Wave 1-0 in the quarterfinals but were eliminated by the Washington Spirit in the semifinals with a 2-0 loss.

NWSL&#39;s Portland Thorns part ways with coach Rob Gale

The National Women's Soccer League championship match between Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit on Saturday averaged 1,184,000 viewers on CBS and Paramount+, the league announced Tuesday.  The NWSL said it was the most-watched final in league history, and marked a 22% increase in viewership over the 2024 final and 45% over the 2023 final.  Gotham won the championship 1-0 on a second-half goal from Rose Lavelle.

NWSL final draws over 1 million viewers on CBS

<a href="https://x.com/FayeCarruthers">Faye Carruthers</a> is joined by <a href="https://x.com/SuzyWrack">Suzy Wrack</a>, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/profile/sophie-downey">Sophie Downey</a> and <a href="https://www.si.com/author/theo-lhughes">Theo Lloyd-Hughes</a> for an NWSL special, looking at the final between Gotham FC and Washington Spirit, as well as the season as a whole, and all of the latest news from the home nationsOn today’s pod: we have a National Women’s Soccer League Special for you – after Gotham FC were handed the keys to New York City following their 1-0 Championship win over Washington Spirit in the final. We’ll reflect on the game itself as well as the season as a whole.Also, it’s the International break so we’ll also take a look at how the home nations are looking and react to the news that Tanya Oxtoby has left Northern Ireland to become Newcastle United’s head coach. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/audio/2025/nov/25/gotham-fc-handed-the-keys-to-new-york-city-after-title-win-womens-football-weekly">Continue reading...</a>

Gotham FC handed the keys to New York City after title win – Women’s Football Weekly

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros give their live reaction to the NWSL Final, where Gotham FC beat the Washington Spirit 1–0 to secure their second NWSL title in three seasons. They also break down Rose Lavelle’s game-winning goal and explain why she was their Player of the Game. Finally, they examine Trinity Rodman’s future and discuss whether this could be her final NWSL match as her contract with the Spirit approaches expiration.

حقق فريق غوثام لقب الدوري الوطني لكرة القدم النسائية للمرة الثانية خلال ثلاث سنوات بعد فوزه على فريق واشنطن سبيريت 1-0 في نهائي الدوري، حيث سجلت روز لافيل الهدف الحاسم. تسلط هذه الانتصار الضوء على الأداء القوي لفريق غوثام في الدوري، خاصةً أنهم اعتُبروا من الفرق الأقل حظًا في مواجهة فريق سبيريت المفضل.

Gotham FC aseguró su segundo título de la NWSL en tres temporadas al vencer al Washington Spirit 1-0 en la Final de la NWSL, con Rose Lavelle anotando el gol decisivo. Esta victoria resalta el sólido desempeño de Gotham en la liga, especialmente dado que eran considerados desvalidos ante un equipo del Spirit que era favorito.

Gotham FC a remporté son deuxième titre de la NWSL en trois saisons en battant le Washington Spirit 1-0 lors de la finale de la NWSL, avec un but décisif de Rose Lavelle. Cette victoire met en lumière la solide performance de Gotham dans la ligue, surtout en tant que prétendants considérés comme outsiders face à une équipe du Spirit favorite.

Gotham FC secured their second NWSL title in three seasons by defeating the Washington Spirit 1-0 in the NWSL Final, with Rose Lavelle scoring the decisive goal. This victory highlights Gotham's strong performance in the league, particularly as they were considered underdogs going into the match against a favored Spirit team.

NWSL's Portland Thorns part ways with coach Rob Gale

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