The Thorns went to DC and exorcised the demons of last year's playoffs, beating the Spirit 1-0 at Rowdy Audi. We discuss the game, what various soccer analysts predicted for the Thorns season, and preview our home opener against Seattle.

We break down the last preseason game between the Thorns and Monterrey CF, then carry the international spotlight across numerous tournaments: particularly the She Believes Cup, the Asian Cup, and WAFCON. Finally, we preview the Thorns opener against the Washington Spirit.

This episode is loaded with big news! The Thorns hired a coach, players are coming back, and we have our first guest appearance on the pod! We share what we've learned about new Head Coach Rob Villahamn, talk about the hiring process, and much more. Oh, we also touch on the new kits, having a back-up goalie and preview the Thorns final preseason game. Phew!

The Thorns tied the Dash in their second match at Coachella Summer Camp. We talk about the game and some lingering questions we’d like answered sooner rather than later.

Since the season ended, a lot has happened with the Thorns and the NWSL. Though there is still much to be resolved, we felt compelled to share our thoughts on Sophia Wilson choosing to stay on the Thorns, the NWSL/PA conflict over HIP, the Thorns’ coach hiring and the state of the roster following the departure of Sam Coffey. Phew! It’s a lot.

The Thorns lost a preseason game to ACFC at the Coachella Valley Invitational, 2-1. We talk about what we saw in the game and how it reflects the Thorns current uncertainty.

We quickly discuss Sophia Wilson taking her player option with the Thorns and the NWSL High Impact Player drama before playing a fun game of which Avenger are you with the 2025 Thorns. Enjoy!

After a review of Trinity Rodman’s free agency saga, we discuss the Thorns team-building opportunities and priorities for the off-season. Enjoy!

With the help of our incredible listeners, we identified team mvp, most improved player, rookie of the year and vibes awards for the 2025 PTFC. Thanks for listening and sharing your thoughts!

The Thorns fired Rob Gale so we had to record another episode on the road. We discuss how we got to this point, share our thoughts and feelings, and speculate about what’s next.