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Portland Thorns, Timbers Owner Merritt Paulson Steps Down as CEO –
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Portland Thorns to be sold amid fallout from women's soccer scandals : NPR
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Merritt Paulson will sell Thorns amid fallout from scandals
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Pressure is mounting for NWSL owners of the Portland Thorns and Chicago Red Stars to sell
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Portland Timbers Owner to Sell NWSL's Thorns
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The Portland Thorns win the National Women's Soccer League title : NPR
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Portland Thorns and Chicago Red Stars up for sale - SportsPro
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Inside NWSL's expansion plans after the 2019 World Cup
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Portland Thorns owner Merritt Paulson announces he's selling the team, but not the Portland Timbers
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Thorns 2, Wave 1: Five thoughts as Portland advances to another NWSL Championship – Equalizer Soccer
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Portland Thorns Win NWSL Title, Capping Season of Off-Field Turmoil - WSJ
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Portland Thorns Fans Demand Change, Question the Silence of Team Owner Merritt Paulson
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Thorns FC re-sign 5 players ahead of 2023 season
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Thorns – Rose City Review
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Portland Thorns owner Merritt Paulson responds to U.S. Soccer report: 'The darkest day I have experienced'