On this, the debut episode of The Thorns Show, host Ann Schatz talks to Portland head coach Mark Parsons about Portland's congested spring, his path into women's sports, the women in his life that keep him "grounded," and finds out how much he knows about a key member of his technical staff: goalkeeping coach Nadine Angerer. The Thorns Show will bring you regular episodes throughout the 2021 NWSL season, connecting you with the most prominent people within PTFC.