The Thorns opened the NWSL season against the Kansas City Current, playing in the first game at the Current's newly built CPKC Stadium,[1] and finished in sixth place to qualify for the playoffs, where they lost in the quarterfinals to third-seeded NJ/NY Gotham FC.

Advancement in the tournament was achieved by the four teams with the most points across the five groups.

Draft picks are not automatically signed to the team roster.

The Thorns' initial preseason roster, which was released on January 24, 2024, did not feature any non-rostered invitees.

[41] However, the club added three non-rostered invitees to their preseason roster on February 20, 2024.