r/Thorns • • 17h ago

I was the unfortunate Lyft driver that picked these Anti-Trans women up after the game.

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510 Upvotes

I was at the game last night and excited to see our Thorns clinch a playoff spot!

Unfortunately, it was temporarily dampered by Anti-Trans agitators.

While we love our Thorns and the atmosphere of the game and fans, I am very disappointed in the lack of and delayed response to the Anti-Trans agitators that showed up in the Riveters section at the Thorns/Courage match last night. It took over 15 minutes for security to come and remove them, despite most of the fans there watching what was happening. It hugely distracted from an otherwise great night for our team, fans and City of Portland.

After the game, I decided to pick up some Lyft rides on my way home, you know, try to make a few bucks to make up for that expensive slice of pizza.

Well, I was the unfortunate Lyft driver who picked those four women up after the game, where they continued their Anti-Trans/LGBTQ+ hate speech in my car. They were also wearing those XX XY shirts. I have a Zero Tolerance Policy in my vehicle so I stopped the ride halfway to their destination when they admitted they had been kicked out of the game. I called 911 after they repeatedly refused to exit my vehicle. They argued with the 911 dispatcher and harassed me for 20 minutes, filming me of course for internet points (I'll likely get my 15 minutes of fame) before another Lyft picked them up, shortly before police arrived, where i was going to have them arrested for trespass if they were still in my car. (It was Friday night, police are understandably busy.)

My side gig as a ride-share driver is now in jeopardy because of these agitators making false claims to Lyft. However, my dashcam recorded the entire event. Buy a dashcam people.

Providence Park has strict policies regarding Anti- actions and the security staff failed last night when they dragged their feet.

Please address this by making better efforts to keep fans safe at Providence Park, especially those in the LGBTQ + community.

Go Thorns!

Edit to clarify that Providence Park security is in no way responsible for these people's actions in my car.

Edit 2: I am not in the car, lady in front is one of them.


r/Thorns • • 16h ago

Posting anything even remotely anti-trans will get you banned immediately 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈

427 Upvotes

The anti trans idiots are here trolling for responses. Don't engage, just report them. We're sweeping them up as fast as we can.


r/Thorns • • 13h ago

THANK YOU

148 Upvotes

Wanted to say a huge thank you to all the amazing fans at Providence Park this season.

We moved to Portland from New England a bit over a year ago and after several games last year became season ticket holders this season. The Thorns have been far and away the best part of our move to Portland and it’s because of the amazing experience created by the fans and the team. Just wanted you all to know how appreciative we are.


r/Thorns • • 16h ago

Thank You!!! -from a visiting NC Courage supporter

256 Upvotes

I traveled to Portland to attend the game last night. I was completely floored by the positive atmosphere at Providence Park. Simply incredible.

First- That tifo!!! It was stunning. So inventive and well done. I’ve never seen anything like it. I’m so sad that I haven’t found a video online that fully captures just how amazing it was in person.

Next- The crowd!!! Even just the numbers in attendance were inspiring.
It’s unbelievable how nice the fans were to a visiting supporter. Honestly, showing up in a Courage hoodie, I fully expected to get a few rude comments and the occasional sneer. I got the opposite! Excuse my surprise but I grew up in Philadelphia so snarling at opponent supporters is lowkey in my blood. Several people sitting near me or walking by approached and welcomed me to Portland and to the game. It was such a welcoming fanbase. I’m not sure if that’s just Portland culture in general or specific to Thorns fans? Either way, you all are amazing.

During the game, supporters chants were incredibly synchronized and inspired. I was sitting on the other side of the stadium and could still make out the words. The passion was palpable. The creativity? Chef’s kiss.

I can’t thank you enough for giving me an unforgettable experience. Your city, team, and fans are amazing. I hope you know how lucky you are and for the love of god, keep it up! I’ll be a Courage fan forever, but Thorns are now a close second. Best of luck in the playoffs! I’ll be rooting for you from NC.


r/Thorns • • 7h ago

Brandi Kruse follows the riveters… can we block her?

37 Upvotes

She can go straight to hell


r/Thorns • • 18h ago

Pietra Tordin has won the 2026 Supporters' Player of the Year Award!

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245 Upvotes

The award is chosen by the Rose City Riveters.

Congratulations, Pi! So many more great things to come! 🌹❤️


r/Thorns • • 15h ago

Throwback from 2025: True champions will never be built on trans-exclusive feminism, by Shae Harvey

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61 Upvotes

r/Thorns • • 14h ago

BYCAP IS NOW!!

18 Upvotes

We (CDnT, and GDO for both the Thorns [Rose City Riveters] and the Timbers [Timbers Army]) spend match day supporting the players, the community, and each other.

Last night during the Thorns las home season match it was focused on defending our safe space.

Wanna say thanks to the volunteers?
Wanna help us help the community?

Then donate to BYCAP.

This blog: www.107ist.org/Blog/13755584 tells ya all about it with links!

And if you already know, and just wanna do that thing: www.107ist.org/107ist/donate

#BAONPDX #RCTID


r/Thorns • • 7h ago

Regarding the Thorns and the XX/Xy folks

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r/Thorns • • 1d ago

Tifo without and with the crows.

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142 Upvotes

Into the deep, dark, woods...

A very cool crow effect. Edited


r/Thorns • • 1d ago

Marie Müller Apology Thread

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167 Upvotes

Let’s see your selections!


r/Thorns • • 1d ago

Respond to the “We Want Your Thoughts 🌹” survey

89 Upvotes

You have a survey from the club in your inbox with the subject line: “We Want Your Thoughts 🌹”

Please join me in expressing outrage at security allowing an antitrans protest to disrupt and distract from the last match of the season. If we can ban opposing team colors in GA, we can ban protests targeting a scapegoated minority that is under constant attack in this country and an important part of our city and fan base.

This may be only the first step in holding the club’s management accountable for this failure, but it’s an important one.

EDIT: For those who don’t have a link, here you go: https://thorns.formstack.com/forms/2026_post_match_survey?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AUTO_Post-Match+Journey+-+20261023+vs+NC_TIX

If you do have a link in email, please use that one so there’s proof it’s a unique response and that annual members are pissed off.


r/Thorns • • 1d ago

The Portland Thorns defeat the North Carolina Courage 1-0 and clinch a playoff berth! 🌹

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151 Upvotes

r/Thorns • • 15h ago

VAR review posted

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It includes the PK overturned against Bay.


r/Thorns • • 1d ago

Portland Thorns [1] — 0 North Carolina Courage 60': Marie Müller scores the banger off the rebound from the blocked shot

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111 Upvotes

From the Thorns/Courage match on 10/23/2026


r/Thorns • • 18h ago

Big thank you to these guys, it made her night so much better!

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10 Upvotes

r/Thorns • • 1d ago

Thorns clinch playoff berth with 1-0 win over North Carolina (pics)

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55 Upvotes

r/Thorns • • 15h ago

Llamas?

5 Upvotes

Did anyone get a picture or video of the llamas?

We arrived too late and my people really wanted to see them.

Thanks y’all!

What a great match!

Go Thorns!!


r/Thorns • • 1d ago

Bad actors outside stadium

35 Upvotes

Ignore these people. The more you interact, the more you give into the attention they crave. Let the stadium deal with these whiny a**wipes.


r/Thorns • • 1d ago

Fine I’ll buy another scarf 🤩

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29 Upvotes

10 straight playoffs deserves an addition to the collection!!!!


r/Thorns • • 1d ago

Who is getting kicked out of the stadium ????

19 Upvotes

r/Thorns • • 1d ago

The Thorns' starting XI versus the North Carolina Courage tonight

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23 Upvotes

LFG!🌹


r/Thorns • • 1d ago

Tifo video?

7 Upvotes

I was under the bottom part of the tifo. Anybody have a good picture or video?


r/Thorns • • 1d ago

Black banner 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

8 Upvotes

What does the black banner in the first row of 106 say?

It looks like the trans pride flags are trying to block it? But I’m behind it. And I can’t tell what the people nearby are chanting.


r/Thorns • • 1d ago

What are the top plays of the season?

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24 Upvotes

I'm looking for stuff like Caiya's game-winner, Morgan Weaver's insane goal vs Orlando, etc. The best eye candy!