The team plays in the North Division of the Pacific Conference, with home games throughout the Portland area.

The team was founded in 2000 and dominated the Pacific Coast Soccer League (PCSL) in its first year.

[1][2] The Rain, reestablished in 2008, played a 10-match schedule in the WPSL from May to July.

For the 2013 season the Portland Timbers were awarded a franchise in the USSF Division 1 National Women's Soccer League named the Portland Thorns FC.

Stacy Ermini Monty Hawkins (2000) General Manager - Mike Smith Head Coach - Janine Szpara Assistant Coach - Rochelle Hearns 2012 home games were played at Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District's Howard M. Terpenning Complex.