PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Thorns FC will open preseason training camp on Monday, March 9, as they begin preparations for the 2015 National Women’s Soccer League campaign. The club opens its preseason schedule with training in Portland and will play three preseason matches, including two in Tucson, Ariz.
Presented by Providence Health & Services and the University of Portland, Thorns FC visit Merlo Field for a preseason match against the University of Portland on Saturday, March 21, at 7 p.m. (Pacific). Tickets are $10 for reserved stadium chairs, $8 for reserved bench back seats or $5 for general admission, while $2 of every ticket purchased supports Providence’s sports screening and health education programs for youth in the community. Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, March 10, at 11 a.m. (Pacific) and can be purchased through the Pilot box office at the Chiles Center (Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.), by calling (503) 943-7525 or at ticketmaster.com.
Hosted by USL Premier League Development League club FC Tucson, Thorns FC will train in Tucson, Ariz., for the second straight year from March 23-29. During the team’s stay in Arizona, Portland is scheduled to square off against FC Tucson Women on Wednesday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m. (Pacific) and the University of Arizona on Saturday, March 28, at 6:30 p.m. (Pacific); both matches will be played at Kino North Stadium. Individual tickets for preseason games in Tucson are available online through FC Tucson at shop.fctucson.com.
Thorns FC season tickets packages start at $85 and are on-sale now. Lower level and general admission seats are available. Fans interested in purchasing Thorns FC season tickets are encouraged to call the ticket office at (503) 553-5555 or email ticketsales@timbers.com. Single-game ticket information will be released at a later date.
Portland opens the 2015 regular season on April 11 against the Boston Breakers at Providence Park; kickoff is set for 7 p.m. (Pacific).
2015 Thorns FC Preseason Schedule
Monday, March 9 – First day of preseason training at Providence Park
Saturday, March 21 – Preseason match vs. University of Portland at Merlo Field in Portland, Ore.; 7 p.m. (Pacific)
Wednesday, March 25 – Preseason match vs. FC Tucson Women at Kino North Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., 6:30 p.m. (Pacific)
Saturday, March 28 – Preseason match vs. University of Arizona at Kino North Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., 6:30 p.m. (Pacific)
Saturday, April 11 – 2015 NWSL season opener vs. Boston Breakers at Providence Park; 7 p.m. (Pacific)
