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Ryan Clarke

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3 years

BREAKING: A staff member at Mabel Rush elementary school in Newberg showed up to work in Blackface on Friday, allegedly saying she was dressed as Rosa Parks and protesting a vaccine mandate for teachers. Statement from @NewbergSchools on the latest racist incident:

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. @PFTCommenter gifts Bill Walton a @PardonMyTake shirt at halftime of Oregon vs. Arizona.

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2 years

Stephen A. Smith just said on ESPN that Kevin Durant is currently in Portland for Mike James’ basketball camp. 👀👀👀 #RipCity

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Just want to emphasize that the vaccine mandate applies to all school district staff, not just teachers. And staff can seek exemptions but those are granted in very rare circumstances (medical, religious). The district also notes this person as a “staff member.” Not a teacher.

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FULL STORY: Lauren Pefferle, a special ed assistant at Mabel Rush elementary school in Newberg, OR, was the staffer who showed up to work in Blackface. More here from a fellow staffer at the school and response from a member of Newberg’s Black community:

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11 months

Extremely disappointing to see 42,000 packed in Lumen Field for Timbers-Sounders, and for half that or less to stay for Thorns-Reign. This was billed as a doubleheader. Tickets were sold to both matches combined. Props to all who stayed. But we have so far to go. #NWSL #BAONPDX

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2 years

BREAKING: Gavin Wilkinson and Mike Golub have been fired by PTFC. #BAONPDX #RCTID #NWSL

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3 years

The Tigard high school student section has more than a few messages for Newberg before tonight’s football game. Fans and staff throughout the stadium wearing BLM and Pride gear as well. #opreps

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Mana Shim and Sinead Farrelly are #NWSL champions. Can’t write this stuff. #YERRRR #BAONPDX

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11 months

Sophia Smith on Sam Coffey not making #USWNT : “I told her after her phone call that this is literally just the beginning. … Prove to everybody that this was a mistake. … I fully believe she will be the holding midfielder for the national team for a long time.” #BAONPDX

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2 years

Free Thorns scarves for people on this morning’s Alaska flight from Portland to D.C. #BAONPDX

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Sophia Smith’s boyfriend catches two touchdowns for Arizona Cardinals. #BirdGang #BAONPDX #NWSL

Sophia Smith’s boyfriend catches two touchdowns for Arizona Cardinals

It was a big day on the gridiron for rookie wideout Michael Wilson, who scored twice in the Cardinals' loss to the 49ers. Wilson is the longtime boyfriend of Portland Thorns star Sophia Smith.

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10 months

Here’s the clip: Lindsey Horan calls out PTFC for not having equitable, grass field facilities for the Thorns to train. “How do the Timbers have it but the Thorns don’t?” #BAONPDX #NWSL

Chris Rifer

@ChrisRifer

10 months

Horan doesn’t hold back in discussing the Thorns’ training situation. Makes it pretty clear in this interview with @SebiSalazarFUT that the Thorns training on turf and the facility inequity with the Timbers was a factor in her staying at Lyon. #BAONPDX

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1 year

The Timbers didn’t play today, but I secured the W.

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NEW: Portland’s own The Sports Bra has announced plans to franchise and expand to other cities. Investment from Alexis Ohanian and his foundation have catapulted the popular and nationally recognized women’s sports bar into a new era.

The Sports Bra announces plans to franchise with investment from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian

The first women's sports bar in the world is set to grow beyond Portland.

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10 months

The latest ad from @nikefootball turns Sophia Smith into a horror movie villain. The fear from opposing defenses is very real. #USWNT #BAONPDX

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2 years

The U.S. Soccer investigation is out. Some findings: -Merritt Paulson knew of abusive behavior from Paul Riley in 2014. -Gavin Wilkinson blamed Mana Shim for putting Riley “in a bad position.” -The Thorns interfered with the investigation. #BAONPDX #NWSL

U.S. Soccer investigation: Portland Thorns owner Merritt Paulson knew of alleged abuses by Paul...

The U.S. Soccer Federation on Monday released a damning account of the Paul Riley scandal after a yearlong investigation into alleged misconduct and abuses across the National Women’s Soccer League.

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Sophia Smith on The Shrug: “There’s been a lot of people who think I don’t deserve to win MVP, so that’s a little bit of… that’s that.” #BAONPDX

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Investigation: Ten former employees of the Portland Timbers and Thorns describe a workplace culture of disrespect and intimidation toward women and working mothers. PTFC exec Mike Golub faces several allegations of inappropriate behavior. #RCTID #BAONPDX

Former employees of Portland Timbers, Thorns allege ‘toxic’ work environment for women, working...

Executive Mike Golub enters sensitivity training after alleged misconduct; owner Merritt Paulson says club is working to improve

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3 years

One more thing: If you live in Oregon (and even if not), subscribe to your local paper. Pamplin covers communities large and small throughout the state. Everything on my Twitter feed over the past month-plus wouldn’t be possible without community support.

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4 months

Gavin Wilkinson is out in Kansas City after massive pressure from fans, just 8 days after his hiring. #RCTID #SportingKC

Sporting Kansas City

@SportingKC

4 months

Statement from Principal Owner Michael Illig:

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Some of the other stuff going on in Newberg: 1. School board is attempting to ban BLM/Pride symbols: 2. It may have broken the law hiring a lawyer: 3. A high school kid joined a "slave trade" Snapchat group:

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2 years

At seven months pregnant, @Cdunn19 is still practicing with @ThornsFC . Her fight for equity continues as well. “It’s been a joy to wake up on a Monday and be like, ‘Yep, I’m still feeling good this week.’ Not every woman feels that.” #BAONPDX #USWNT

Crystal Dunn still training with Portland Thorns late in her pregnancy, fighting for equity

Dunn is jogging, cutting and kicking around the field with the Thorns with her first child due in May.

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8 months

Portland is burning!!!

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1 year

The Blazers somehow got worse at the trade deadline. In one of the most wide open West races in recent memory. With an aging Damian Lillard playing the best basketball of his career. I am at a loss.

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3 years

I’ll be on @TheStoryKGW tonight to discuss the Blackface incident at Mabel Rush elementary in Newberg, OR, and how the community is dealing with yet another ugly incident of racism. Airs at 6 p.m. in the Portland area, and will be available in full on YouTube after.

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2 years

George Fochive: "We don't play for Merritt Paulson. We play for the city of Portland, for the Timbers Army, for our fans. The owners, directors and GMs, they're just employees. Those are not the people I play for. I didn't even think about them. I thought of the victims." #RCTID

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4 months

Gavin Wilkinson was fired by the Timbers after: -Failing to address alleged domestic violence by Timbers player Andy Polo -Allegedly blaming Mana Shim for putting former Thorns coach Paul Riley “in a bad position” and advocating on Riley’s behalf. #RCTID #BAONPDX #SportingKC

Tom Bogert

@tombogert

4 months

Sources: Sporting KC has hired former Portland Timbers exec Gavin Wilkinson to front office. Wilkinson won one MLS Cup & got to 2 more as CSO of Portland. Left in 2022 following Sally Yates report. He will report to Peter Vermes w/ @PaulTenorio , @MLSist

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8 months

How could you not be romantic about Portland, Oregon?

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2 years

NEW: Alaska Airlines to redirect sponsorship funds from Portland Timbers in wake of U.S. Soccer investigation. #RCTID

Alaska Airlines to redirect sponsorship funds from Portland Timbers in wake of U.S. Soccer invest...

The Timbers' founding partner and jersey sponsor announced Sunday morning that it would be redistributing money this quarter from the club to the NWSL Players’ Association “Support the Players...

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2 years

. @morganvweaver with the “wacky waving inflatable arm-flailing tube man” celebration, with assistance from @kellihubly . #BAONPDX #NWSL

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3 years

BREAKING: According to an employee at Mabel Rush elementary school, Lauren Pefferle has been fired. Pefferle, a special ed assistant, showed up to work in Blackface on Sept. 17 and said she intended to look like Rosa Parks, all in protest of a vaccine mandate for district staff.

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2 years

BREAKING: For the first time ever, the Portland Timbers and Thorns will play a co-ed match at Providence Park. The mixed teams will face each other in a charity event April 27 to raise money for Ukraine. #RCTID #BAONPDX

Portland Timbers and Thorns to play co-ed match to raise money for Ukraine

Players from the Timbers and Thorns will compete on mixed teams in a charity event gathering funds for UNICEF.

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Sophia Smith in response to a World Cup question: “Go USA.” Christine Sinclair whispers: “You’re such a jackass.” #BAONPDX #USWNT #CANWNT

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11 months

Damian Lillard, on IG Live from Hong Kong, just addressed the trade talk that’s been circulating on social media in recent days. #RipCity

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9 months

NEW: Starting in 2024, tickets to Timbers and Thorns matches will serve as TriMet tickets as well. Free rides to and from the stadium on the MAX Red/Blue lines and 4 bus routes. #RCTID #BAONPDX

Tickets to Portland Timbers, Thorns matches to serve as TriMet tickets in 2024

Starting next season, fans attending any Timbers or Thorns match will be able to ride TriMet to the stadium for free.

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2 years

. @MadiShanley sang the National Anthem at Sunday’s Timbers match wearing a “You Knew” shirt. Her decision and the team’s reaction to it sparked a social media firestorm from #RCTID + #BAONPDX . I spoke to her (and the Timbers) about the who, what and why:

Madison Shanley, national anthem singer at Portland Timbers game, speaks out after wearing ‘You...

The phrase echoes a recurring message from Timbers and Thorns fans designed to highlight perceived failures of the front office in the Paul Riley and Andy Polo scandals.

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10 months

You can always count on the city of Portland to show up for women’s soccer. But last night’s watch party hosted by @TheSportsBraPDX and @PCFCsoccer was seriously special. Photos: (Video via changedbythegame on Instagram) #BAONPDX #USWNT

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2 years

10 hours have passed since the release of the U.S. Soccer report without a statement from PTFC. #BAONPDX #RCTID #NWSL

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Sebastián Blanco: “It’s the old school. I scored, Dairon scored, and Chará got a yellow card.” #RCTID

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2 years

Thorns coach Rhian Wilkinson said Becky Sauerbrunn is back training in full and could potentially see her first minutes of the season on Friday vs. OL Reign. #BAONPDX

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Portland Thorns players have made it clear: They want their own practice facility, and for the field at Providence Park to be changed from turf to grass. More players are speaking out as #NWSL grows. And moves are apparently being made by PTFC. #BAONPDX

Portland Thorns players urge club to invest in grass field, dedicated training facility

The Thorns have trained on the turf at Providence Park since the club's inception. Players say it takes a physical toll.

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Career news: The Oregonian is moving me to a new beat. I’ll be covering the Oregon Ducks and B1G in 2024, joining @JamesCrepea on our coverage team. Heartbroken to leave the Timbers & Thorns beat. #RCTID + #BAONPDX is a special community. A new challenge awaits. #GoDucks

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6 months

Becky Sauerbrunn said she is excited for a new ownership group in Portland, and that a group of players have been receiving updates on the process. Sale expected to close by the end of this calendar year. #BAONPDX

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BREAKING: Merritt Paulson is stepping down as CEO of the Portland Thorns and Timbers, removing himself from club operations. “Our organization’s failures and mistakes were ultimately my responsibility, and my responsibility alone.” #RCTID #BAONPDX #NWSL

Portland Timbers, Thorns owner Merritt Paulson steps down as CEO, takes responsibility for ‘organ...

The longtime owner of the clubs announced Tuesday he'd be removing himself from its business operations.

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2 years

“You see Cristiano Ronaldo’s antics with Man U, and I put her on for one minute and she’s willing to do that.” -Rhian Wilkinson on Christine Sinclair #BAONPDX

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8 months

Morgan Weaver on her goal celebration, pointing to the Thorns logo on her jersey as she faced OL Reign fans. #BAONPDX

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2 years

Some breaking career news: I’ll be shifting gears and moving over to the Portland Timbers and Thorns beat for The @Oregonian starting next week. Thrilled to get started and engage with #RCTID and #BAONPDX fans. Got story ideas, tips, etc.? Email me: RClarke @Oregonian .com.

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1 year

Portland Thorns star’s boyfriend picked by Arizona Cardinals in 3rd round of NFL draft. (via @joel__odom ) #BAONPDX

Portland Thorns star’s boyfriend picked in 3rd round of NFL draft

Wilson is dating Portland Thorns star and reigning NWSL MVP Sophia Smith.

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11 months

Grateful to announce that my investigative story into a toxic work environment at PTFC won the @SPJOregon award for sports reporting. Support & guidance from @tbottomly , @_Brad_Schmidt , @joel__odom , @billoram and others made this possible. #RCTID #BAONPDX

Former employees of Portland Timbers, Thorns allege ‘toxic’ work environment for women, working...

Executive Mike Golub enters sensitivity training after alleged misconduct; owner Merritt Paulson says club is working to improve

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10 months

BREAKING: Santiago Moreno has requested a transfer from the Portland Timbers. Moreno is “furious” with coach Gio Savarese, and contract talks with the Timbers have broken down. #RCTID

Santiago Moreno requests a transfer from Portland Timbers

Moreno, 23, was lauded as one of Portland's promising young players before this season. An alleged rift with coach Giovanni Savarese has led to a transfer request.

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6 months

Sam Coffey and Sophia Smith said they voted for each other for #NWSL MVP. #BAONPDX

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“I think she’s the best holding midfielder in the league.” -Christine Sinclair on Sam Coffey #BAONPDX

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3 years

Newberg resident @ErinGMcCarthy1 shared a lengthy post on Facebook tonight in response to the latest racist incident at local schools. She and her husband @JaybillMcCarthy helped build massive BLM and Pride flags on their property facing the high school:

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2 years

Meghan Klingenberg, in tears, embraced by her Thorns teammates as they receive their championship medals. #BAONPDX #NWSL

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BREAKING: The Portland Thorns have sold to the Bhathal family, led by Lisa Bhathal Merage. Details on the #NWSL -record $63 million sale, including immediate transition of soccer ops, the team’s future at Providence Park, and a training facility. #BAONPDX

Portland Thorns sold to Bhathal family for $63 million: details, next steps

The three-time NWSL champions are under new ownership, with a unique transition ahead.

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1 year

It appears the Newberg school board is poised to lose its conservative majority in this election, including board chair Dave Brown. If results hold, Newberg voters have rejected the ideology that has embroiled their school district and city in national controversy. #orpol

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BREAKING: Alaska Airlines is ending its sponsorship deal with the Portland Timbers at the end of the 2023 season. A new kit sponsor is set to debut in 2024. First new logo on Timbers jerseys since they joined MLS in 2011. #RCTID

Alaska Airlines ending sponsorship deal with Portland Timbers after 13 seasons

The Alaska Airlines logo will no longer appear on the front of Timbers jerseys, beginning in 2024. The company had been the kit sponsors since Portland joined MLS in 2011.

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2 years

First PTFC sponsor I’ve seen to straight up pull their sponsorship, no conditions. #RCTID #BAONPDX

Taylor Vincent

@tayvincent6

2 years

The Lake Oswego based loan company, Directors Mortgage, has announced ending their sponsorship for the Portland Thorns/Timbers due to the behavior described in the Yates Report. #BAONPDX #NWSL

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3 years

Breaking career news: Tomorrow is my last day at The Newberg Graphic. I’ve accepted a job at The @Oregonian , where I’ll be covering high school sports ( #opreps ). I read through The O’s sports section obsessively as a kid growing up in Beaverton, and now my stories will be there.

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4. Despite legal questions, school board still crafting political ban: 5. Teachers upset about the distraction. One said she took down the American flag in her class: 6. A school board member faces a recall:

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Saturday will be Megan Rapinoe’s final match in Portland. A @UPortland alum, activist, cultural icon and standard-bearer for the sport, Rapinoe is a beloved figure in the Rose City. She’s also despised. At times by the same people. #BAONPDX #ReignSupreme

Megan Rapinoe, hero and villain, approaches her curtain call in Portland

The soccer icon, activist, and University of Portland legend is calling it a career. Her farewell tour makes a final stop in Portland on Saturday.

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1 year

BREAKING: The Portland Thorns have fired trainer Pierre Soubrier and asst coach Sophie Clough. #NWSL investigations found Soubrier gave codeine to players w/o prescriptions, and Clough kissed a player’s neck during the championship celebration. #BAONPDX

Portland Thorns fire head athletic trainer, assistant coach following NWSL investigations into...

Pierre Soubrier and Sophie Clough were terminated for two issues the team self-reported during the 2022 season.

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Special news: Diego Valeri has signed a one-day contract to retire with the Portland Timbers. He enters the club’s ring of honor tomorrow night. #RCTID

Diego Valeri signs 1-day contract to retire with Portland Timbers

Valeri will enter the club's ring of honor on Saturday, the first MLS-era Timber to be immortalized at Providence Park.

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2 years

“It’s a fun record, because most of those fouls I thought were soft fouls.” -Diego Chara, who will likely set the MLS record for career fouls on Saturday vs. Vancouver. #RCTID

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West Linn boys basketball is 10-0 with wins over St. John Bosco (CA), Sierra Canyon (CA) and now #1 Duncanville (TX). The Lions have got to be nationally ranked now. #opreps

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Sebastian Blanco got a visit at home from an old friend today. #RCTID

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3 years

Last night, the Southridge HS girls soccer team knelt during the national anthem in solidarity with Newberg’s Black students. This after a racist Snapchat group was discovered involving an NHS student and the school board’s attempt to ban Black Lives Matter displays. #opreps

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9 months

“Honestly, I missed scoring goals.” -Sophia Smith #BAONPDX

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2 years

Strongest statement I’ve seen yet from a Timbers and Thorns sponsor. Tillamook demanding “meaningful, institutional” change or they’ll pull their sponsorship. This *after* the firing of Wilkinson and Golub. #RCTID #BAONPDX

Meg Linehan

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2 years

Just received a statement from @TillamookDairy re: their PTFC sponsorship. "We will only reconsider future sponsorship if the organization makes meaningful, institutional changes." #NWSL

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This story is so rife with half-truths and misrepresentations about the situation in Newberg that it’s hard to know where to start. But I’ve seen few pieces of “journalism” in my career with more of a partisan slant and disregard for the facts. Thread on everything wrong here ⬇️

Gabe Kaminsky

@gekaminsky

2 years

What follows is a story about a small town on the outskirts of Portland. It is a story of an educational “deep state,” cancel culture, and how the rich and famous are trying to capture it. New @realDailyWire investigation

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Christine Sinclair on #BAONPDX : “We’ve been through a lot the last couple years, and they just keep coming out and supporting us. … We definitely have the best fans in the world. The other teams in #NWSL are just trying to copy us.”

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The hate is real between the Portland Thorns and OL Reign. “When I first got here, Sincy was like, ‘Who do you hate?’ And I was like, ‘Seattle.’” -Morgan Weaver “Fuck Seattle.” -Christine Sinclair #BAONPDX

Portland Thorns break down the hatred, history behind rivalry with OL Reign

The team from Seattle isn't getting any love from the Thorns. Christine Sinclair has made sure of that.

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9 months

Out at Thorns training in Portland. Hina Sugita and Crystal Dunn are back training with the Thorns, and so is Becky Sauerbrunn. Everyone is here for the final six matches. #BAONPDX

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Sophia Smith is about to introduce herself as one of the best players in the world at the #FIFAWWC with #USWNT . On her mind these days? Her family’s relentless support, and a renewed, personal focus on mental health. Feature for the Sunday O. #BAONPDX

Sophia Smith embraces the joys, anxieties of soccer superstardom

The Portland Thorns' dynamic striker is about to step into the brightest spotlight of her career at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

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7 months

If there's one thing fans of the Portland Thorns have proven, it's that this town supports women's sports. In droves. A #WNBA team could thrive in Rip City. #BAONPDX

Howard Megdal

@howardmegdal

7 months

BREAKING @TheNextHoops : we have the second #WNBA expansion city that's reached the Board of Governors level. Click here to find out who it is!

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The activist group working to recall Newberg school board vice chair Brian Shannon — who has championed a policy that would ban Black Lives Matter displays and all other “political” symbols in local schools — made a statement on the Blackface incident at Mabel Rush elementary:

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Oregon Gov. Kate Brown calls for systemic change in women’s soccer following U.S. Soccer investigation. #BAONPDX #RCTID

Gov. Brown calls for systemic change in women’s soccer following U.S. Soccer investigation

Brown "thanks the players named in the report for their courage in stepping forward, telling their stories, and demanding change."

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1 year

The Portland Timbers are the 29th most valuable soccer team in the world at $685 million, according to rankings published by @Sportico . Portland is just below Serie A leaders Napoli ($690 million) and above EPL side West Ham United ($665 million). #RCTID

Timbers ranked world’s 29th most valuable soccer franchise

The Timbers sit in the same range as Italian Serie A leaders Napoli and teams from Liga MX, MLS, and the English Premier League.

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2 years

Sophia Smith is in concussion protocol and will have to pass tests over the next several days before she is cleared to play Saturday vs. Gotham, Rhian Wilkinson said. Right now it doesn’t look like she’s concussed, Wilkinson added, but daily tests are still required. #BAONPDX

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#NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman confirmed the sale of both the Portland Thorns and OL Reign are set to be finalized by the end of the year. Both teams reached the preliminary deadline with multiple bidders. #BAONPDX #ReignSupreme

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Morgan Weaver on the way the game was managed by the officials: “All I’m gonna say is that I’m pissed off. … As Marshawn Lynch said, I’m just here so I won’t get fined.” #BAONPDX

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Mana Shim and Sinead Farrelly make their first trip to Portland on Saturday as players for @GothamFC . They do so with joy, gratitude and determination, having fallen in love with the beautiful game again. “That has been really healing.” #YERRRR #BAONPDX

Mana Shim and Sinead Farrelly revel in joy ahead of return trip to Portland

Shim and Farrelly were at the center of a long overdue cultural reckoning in NWSL, and they face Portland for the first time since returning to the game to play for NJ/NY Gotham FC.

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After her success as a first-year coach, Rhian Wilkinson was asked how President of Canada Soccer sounds. “Terrible,” she said. #BAONPDX

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Sophia Smith is the 2023 Golden Boot winner in #NWSL , scoring 11 goals this season to go along with 5 assists. Sam Coffey finished 1st in assists with 8 this season. Nobody else in the league had more than 5. Both players should be in the MVP conversation. #BAONPDX

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An interesting note as I board my flight to Vegas for the weekend: Alaska Airlines allows those wearing Portland Thorns jerseys to board the flight with Group C. “Alaska Airlines is a proud partner of the Portland Thorns.” No mention of the Timbers. #BAONPDX #RCTID

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NEW: Timbers great Diego Valeri and longtime local announcer Jake Zivin have joined Apple’s broadcast team for MLS Season Pass. #RCTID

Portland Timbers legend Diego Valeri joins Apple’s broadcast team for MLS Season Pass

Valeri and Timbers announcer Jake Zivin will be part of the broadcasts.

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Made it to PDX Taproom in Tokyo for today’s Portland Timbers vs. Philadelphia Union game. Lively bunch of supporters here from the Timbers Army, Tokyo Yosaku. #RCTID

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Rhian Wilkinson said Crystal Dunn will be on the bench and available to play for the Thorns tomorrow vs. Orlando. #BAONPDX

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BREAKING: Sophia Smith is the 2022 #NWSL MVP. After a record-setting season with the Thorns, Smith (22) becomes the youngest-ever to win the award. #BAONPDX

Portland Thorns forward Sophia Smith wins 2022 NWSL MVP

Smith is the youngest-ever league MVP, leading her team into the NWSL championship

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3 years ago today, I somehow witnessed this from press row at Moda Center. #RipCity

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“I don’t wanna get fined… but it’s not gonna get called.” -Sophia Smith on the physicality she’s faced lately, and how it’s been officiated. #BAONPDX

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@BoneyGee The Thorns average 17,000+ per game and have sold the place out. Come correct or don’t come at all, Tony.

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. @billoram breaking some PTFC news here: the Oregon Youth Soccer Association plans to end its longstanding relationship with the Timbers and Thorns. “There’s no way in God’s green earth that this contract’s going to be renewed.” #RCTID #BAONPDX

Bill Oram: Oregon Youth Soccer prepares effort to end relationship with Portland Timbers and Thorns

The Timbers and Thorns have ostensibly had operational control of the majority of youth soccer leagues in the state

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. @sophsssmith first met Christine Sinclair at a college soccer game, fan-girling over an autograph. @morganvweaver grew up studying YouTube videos of Sinc’s goals and tried to emulate her. Both forwards benefit greatly from @sincy12 as a mentor. #BAONPDX

From idol to ideal teammate: Christine Sinclair’s mentorship invaluable to Portland Thorns forwards

Sophia Smith and Morgan Weaver are among a talented forward group, and they grew up watching their veteran leader.

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BREAKING: @TimbersFC has terminated the contract of Andy Polo after his ex-wife detailed allegations of domestic violence. I obtained a copy of the May 23 police report, which includes information about Timbers officials arriving on scene that day. #RCTID

Portland Timbers terminate Andy Polo’s contract in wake of domestic abuse allegations

Police report details May 23 incident; new allegations reveal that Timbers officials knew about it.

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NEW: Olivia Moultrie has received her first career call-up to #USWNT for October training camp. She’ll join Thorns teammates Crystal Dunn, Sam Coffey, Sophia Smith, and Becky Sauerbrunn. #BAONPDX

Olivia Moultrie among 5 Portland Thorns players called up to USWNT

Moultrie, 18, received her first-ever call-up to the senior national team after plenty of experience with the U.S. youth teams.

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Sophia Smith: “Winning a World Cup would be sick, I think.” Christine Sinclair: “You’ll play in more, you can wait four years.” #BAONPDX #USWNT #CANWNT

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I once had a journalism professor ask our class, “If someone is drowning and you’re reporting on it, do you get involved and help the person?” The professor said no you shouldn’t, which is obviously ridiculous and lacking humanity. Good + powerful work from Clarissa Ward here.

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CNN’s @clarissaward stops her live report to help elderly civilians trying to flee Kyiv evacuate as Russian forces close in on the capital city.

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BREAKING: Chucky’s back. Timbers great Sebastián Blanco has been medically cleared to play and is available for selection on Wednesday vs. Orange County SC. #RCTID

Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastián Blanco medically cleared for return to play

Blanco will be available for selection Wednesday for the Timbers after dealing with chronic knee issues.

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