Shootout win earns Thorns NWSL Challenge Cup title

Portland still battling for fifth in West

Portland win its 4th straight Sunday

Portland tames Kansas City 2-1 in spite of three late red cards

Portland plays Gotham FC Saturday

Independent leagues in Portland and Salem join the West Coast League and High A minors starting in May

Portland Thorns have a stacked line-up.

Portland plays host to CD Marathon of Honduras Tuesday in the first round of the Concacaf Champions League.

Portland is headed for the playoffs again.