Welcome back to the Rose City Breakdown podcast!

The Portland Thorns have been one of the early surprises of the 2026 NWSL season.

However, is everything perfect? Are they expected the favorites to win the shield and championship? Not so fast...

Co-hosts Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) and Melina Gaspar bring out the report cards for the goalkeepers, backline, midfielders, frontline, coaching staff, and front office & ownership.

Which group has shined? Who still has a lot of work to do? Find out.