National Women’s Soccer League appoints sports executive Marla Messing as interim CEO

National Women’s Soccer League appoints sports executive Marla Messing as interim CEO

CHICAGO – The National Women’s Soccer League’s board of governors today announced that it has appointed Marla Messing, a long-tenured sports executive, as interim CEO. Ms. Messing’s leadership experience within the sports industry includes, most notably, having served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the 1999 FIFA Women’s World
This Week in PTFC | Timbers X 2 and more on the Thorns' Shield clinching win

This Week in PTFC | Timbers X 2 and more on the Thorns' Shield clinching win
By The Numbers | Victory in Houston spotlights road performance all season long for Thorns

By The Numbers | Victory in Houston spotlights road performance all season long for Thorns
MEDIA | Parsons reflects on win, team's mentality, NWSL Shield

MEDIA | Parsons reflects on win, team's mentality, NWSL Shield
MEDIA | Bixby on shutout record, defensive progression and Sinclair's leadership

MEDIA | Bixby on shutout record, defensive progression and Sinclair's leadership
POSTGAME | Horan on winning NWSL Shield, performance in Houston

POSTGAME | Horan on winning NWSL Shield, performance in Houston
HIGHLIGHTS | Thorns shutout Dash in road win 

HIGHLIGHTS | Thorns shutout Dash in road win 
NWSL RECAP | Thorns claim 2021 NWSL Shield with 1-0 road win over Houston Dash

NWSL RECAP | Thorns claim 2021 NWSL Shield with 1-0 road win over Houston Dash
PREVIEW | Thorns continue their Shield chase on Sunday in Houston

PREVIEW | Thorns continue their Shield chase on Sunday in Houston
NWSL Shield | See how the Thorns could clinch a trophy this weekend

NWSL Shield | See how the Thorns could clinch a trophy this weekend
Night in Pictures | Thorns and Reign duel to a draw at Providence Park

Night in Pictures | Thorns and Reign duel to a draw at Providence Park
GOAL | Morgan Weaver scores early for the Thorns after excellent play by Sophia Smith

GOAL | Morgan Weaver scores early for the Thorns after excellent play by Sophia Smith
MEDIA | Mark Parsons on Thorns draw with Reign, pride with effort and frustration with PK call

MEDIA | Mark Parsons on Thorns draw with Reign, pride with effort and frustration with PK call
MEDIA | Christine Sinclair talks about Thorns draw with Reign

MEDIA | Christine Sinclair talks about Thorns draw with Reign
By The Numbers | Klingenberg becomes fourth player in Thorns history to appear in 100 matches

By The Numbers | Klingenberg becomes fourth player in Thorns history to appear in 100 matches
NWSL HIGHLIGHTS | Morgan Weaver with goal as Thorns draw Reign 1-1

NWSL HIGHLIGHTS | Morgan Weaver with goal as Thorns draw Reign 1-1
NWSL RECAP | Thorns FC fight OL Reign to 1-1 draw

NWSL RECAP | Thorns FC fight OL Reign to 1-1 draw
Thorns FC's Lindsey Horan, Becky Sauerbrunn and Sophia Smith named to U.S. Women's National Team for October friendlies

Thorns FC's Lindsey Horan, Becky Sauerbrunn and Sophia Smith named to U.S. Women's National Team for October friendlies
Thorns FC statement on relocation of NWSL Championship game

Thorns FC statement on relocation of NWSL Championship game
PREVIEW | Control of NWSL Shield in the balance as Thorns FC welcome OL Reign to Providence Park

PREVIEW | Control of NWSL Shield in the balance as Thorns FC welcome OL Reign to Providence Park
This Week in PTFC | Thorns with big match vs. Reign, Timbers back from international break

This Week in PTFC | Thorns with big match vs. Reign, Timbers back from international break
Thorns FC director of goalkeeping Nadine Angerer signs multi-year contract extension

Thorns FC director of goalkeeping Nadine Angerer signs multi-year contract extension
Day in Pictures | Thorns and KC end scoreless

Day in Pictures | Thorns and KC end scoreless
NWSL HIGHLIGHTS | Thorns shutout KC in 0-0 draw on the road

NWSL HIGHLIGHTS | Thorns shutout KC in 0-0 draw on the road
By The Numbers | Klingenberg passes 10,000 career minutes played

By The Numbers | Klingenberg passes 10,000 career minutes played
MEDIA | Thorns' Menges on draw, short turnaround and how she and the team have been feeling in emotional week

MEDIA | Thorns' Menges on draw, short turnaround and how she and the team have been feeling in emotional week
MEDIA | Mark Parsons on Thorns draw with KC, work rate, and team mentality over challenging week

MEDIA | Mark Parsons on Thorns draw with KC, work rate, and team mentality over challenging week
NWSL RECAP | Thorns earn road point in scoreless draw with KC NWSL

NWSL RECAP | Thorns earn road point in scoreless draw with KC NWSL
Thorns FC's Christine Sinclair named finalist for Ballon d'Or

Thorns FC's Christine Sinclair named finalist for Ballon d'Or
NWSL Playoffs | See how the Thorns could qualify for the postseason

NWSL Playoffs | See how the Thorns could qualify for the postseason
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