Postgame | Sophia Smith, Meghan Klingenberg on match vs. KC

Thorns forward Sophia Smith and defender Meghan Klingenberg discuss the performance and loss to the Kansas City Current at home on June 23, 2024.

[@manouchehrsabeti7268]

Beautiful goal Sophia

[@serena26130]

Tough game against a tough opponent, and I think Coffey was definitely missed as a starter. But the goal by Soph was beautiful, the game was really fun to watch, and there were many good things that the team did!!❤ Let’s go thorns, gonna come back stronger ✨🌹✨

[@edsecce5685]

Even world class teams have a bad day once in a while and they all recover

[@jeremiasvelez1043]

Much love to Smith an team keep going

[@fwhunt5021]

I think the team is missing Morgan Weaver more than they realize. It will get better.

[@candacelong7643]

@@fwhunt5021 They certainly are but they need an in shape and in form Weaver this time around. She came into the season not in shape or form and had a very poor start. They need Weaver of last year if they plan on truly contending. Smith needs help with the attack

[@mckennagaddis662]

For sure, and with Sam Coffey on limited play time it also effects the team badly, and they're also without Olivia Moultrie as well.

[@steve_22xy]

some world class players on Portland, but not playing confidently or something. too much dependence on their top scorer?

[@idkwhoiam28]

The game was so fun to watch im happy i could be there

[@GeorgeMartin-mg6cw]

sounds like Soph is ready to leave and I don't blame her

[@PaulLe-jk4uq]

Its apparently, KC FC has Dethorned the Portland FC today !!!😌 KC is the top team in league! In a way you ladies have met your match. They’ve beaten you badly! Sophia Smith Janine Beckie Jessie Fleming Moutrie Christine Sinclair Sam Coffey Kelli Hubly These ladies got talent as well. But you girls were out of sync, not playing with confidence. They dismantled your attacking strategy and disrupted your defense. Most of the game you play total defensively. You couldn’t generate any attacking, maybe one, two shots at goal no good except Smith has to go alone to score once! Robbie Gale was incompetent to do or change anything even after halftime. This game is one of the WORST IF NOT THE WORST GAME IN THORNS HISTORY! Sinclair and sauerlunch are to OLD, slow, can’t run fast anymore, this team must get young talents to replace them! Sorry, their time is done. This is business not a welfare state or favors because of the past. Robbie Gale is iffy so often about his ability to lead a solid team. Smith just CAN NOT DO IT ALONE. Where were the assists? What schemes play out today? All got dismantled by KC. Are they too good? Maybe a small edge over you girls but not like this results. I rest my case!!! Go Thorns!!!😌😌🌹⚽️🇺🇸👍

[@vorbbsovey3915]

Sauerlunch is too old , too slow , can’t have a player that old playing such a key role in the defense .

[@candacelong7643]

She’s been our best defensive player many games. Funny enough it was Muller who struggled in the first half vs Cooper. Team settled down in the second half but the game was over in the first. Cooper was creating chaos and forced set pieces that led to scores. Muller has been great but struggles mightily against speed. Have to figure that out quick