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

League Opponents Played Once at Home:

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

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/Time Home Away Venue/Result Sunday, Mar. 24

5:00pm Thorns Spring Invitational presented by Tillamook

PRESEASON Thorns FC

Chicago Red Stars

Merlo Field Wednesday, Mar. 27

7:30pm Thorns Spring Invitational presented by Tillamook

PRESEASON Thorns FC

U.S. U-23s National Women's Team

Merlo Field Saturday, Mar. 30

7:30pm​ Thorns Spring Invitational presented by Tillamook

PRESEASON Thorns FC

Reign FC

Merlo Field Sunday, Apr. 14

2pm

Orlando Pride

Thorns FC

Orlando City Stadium Saturda, Apr. 20

12:30pm Chicago Red Stars

Thorns FC

SeatGeek Stadium Sunday, Apr. 28

3pm Sky Blue FC

Thorns FC

Yurcak Field Saturday, May 11

4:30pm

Orlando Pride

Thorns FC

Orlando City Stadium Saturday, May 18

4pm Washington Spirit

Thorns FC

Maryland SoccerPlex Saturday, May 25

3pm Sky Blue FC

Thorns FC

Yurcak Field Sunday, June 2

3pm Thorns FC

Chicago Red Stars

Providence Park Saturday, June 15

4:45pm North Carolina Courage

Thorns FC

WakeMed Soccer Park Friday, June 21

8pm Thorns FC

Utah Royals FC

Providence Park Saturday, June 29

5:30pm Houston Dash

Thorns FC

BBVA Compass Stadium Friday, July 5

8pm Thorns FC

Reign FC

Providence Park Sunday, July 14

12 noon Thorns FC

Orlando Pride

Providence Park Friday, July 19

7pm Utah Royals FC

Thorns FC

Rio Tinto Stadium Wednesday, July 24

7:30pm Thorns FC

Houston Dash

Providence Park Saturday, Aug. 3

8pm Thorns FC

Sky Blue FC

Providence Park Wednesday, Aug. 7

7pm Reign FC

Thorns FC

Cheney Stadium Sunday, Aug. 11

12 noon Thorns FC

North Carolina Courage

Providence Park Saturday, Aug. 17

7:30pm Thorns FC

Washington Spirit

Providence Park Sunday, Aug. 25

12 noon Thorns FC

Chicago Red Stars

Providence Park Friday, Sept. 6

6:30pm Utah Royals FC

Thorns FC

Rio Tinto Stadium Wednesday, Sept. 11

7:30pm Thorns FC

North Carolina Courage

Providence Park Saturday, Sept. 21

7:30pm Thorns FC

Houston Dash

Providence Park Sunday, Sept. 29

1pm Reign FC

Thorns FC

Cheney Stadium Saturday, Oct. 12

7:30pm Thorns FC

Washington Spirit

Providence Park

All times Pacific.