2014 Portland Thunder season

Arena Football League team season January 2025 Portland Thunder 2014 5–13 3rd NC Pacific Matthew Sauk Terry Emmert Moda Center Lost NC Semifinals (Rattlers) 48–52 true The 2014 Portland Thunder season was the inaugural season for the franchise in the Arena Football League. The team was coached by Matthew Sauk and played its home games at the Moda Center. With a 5–13 record in the regular season, the Thunder qualified for the playoffs. However, they were defeated in the conference semifinals by the Arizona Rattlers by a 52–48 score. Standings PDX Schedule Regular season The Thunder's inaugural game took place on March 17, at home against the San Jose SaberCats. The team hosted the Spokane Shock in its last regular season game on July 26.http://www.arenafan.com/history/?page=yearly&histleague=1&fpage=schedule&year=2014 2014 Arena Football League Schedule ArenaFan.com February 1, 2014 Week Day Date Kickoff Opponent Results Location Attendance Report Score Record 1 Monday March 17 7:00 p.m. PDT San Jose SaberCats L 34–64 0–1 Moda Center 8,509 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11707 Thunder Drop Franchise Opener, 64-34 March 18, 2014 Portland Thunder Arenafan.com March 21, 2014 2 Monday March 24 7:00 p.m PDT Iowa Barnstormers L 36–40 0–2 Moda Center 6,521 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11719 Thunder Drop Heartbreaker to Iowa March 25, 2014 Portland Thunder Arenafan.com March 27, 2014 3 Bye 4 Saturday April 5 7:00 p.m. PDT at Los Angeles Kiss L 34–44 0–3 Honda Center 12,045 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11743 Thunder Smacked by KISS, 44-34 April 6, 2014 Portland Thunder Arenafan.com April 6, 2014 5 Saturday April 12 7:00 p.m. PDT at Spokane Shock L 27–55 0–4 Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena 8,652 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11759 Thunder Fall to Shock, 55-27 April 13, 2014 Portland Thunder Arenafan.com April 14, 2014 6 Friday April 18 7:00 p.m. PDT San Jose SaberCats L 32–38 0–5 Moda Center 9,075 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11770 Thunder Drop Heartbreaker to San Jose, 38-32 April 19, 2014 Portland Thunder Arenafan.com April 20, 2014 7 Saturday April 26 4:00 p.m. PDT at Jacksonville Sharks W 69–62 1–5 Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena 8,679 Portland Thunder beat Jacksonville Sharks 69-62 for first win http://www.oregonlive.com/portland-thunder/index.ssf/2014/04/portland_thunder_beats_jackson.html 27 April 2014 The Oregonian 26 April 2014 Portland, Oregon 8 Saturday May 3 4:30 p.m. PDT at Tampa Bay Storm W 61–42 2–5 Tampa Bay Times Forum 10,584 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11818 Thunder Overwhelm Storm, 61-42 May 3, 2014 Portland Thunder Arenafan.com May 4, 2014 9 Saturday May 10 7:00 p.m. PDT Arizona Rattlers L 32–61 2–6 Moda Center 8,863 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11838 Thunder Snakebitten, 61-32 May 11, 2014 Portland Thunder Arenafan.com May 12, 2014 10 Saturday May 17 7:30 p.m. PDT at San Jose SaberCats L 27–64 2–7 SAP Center at San Jose 8,243 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11855 Thunder Drop Third SaberCats Game, 64-27 May 18, 2014 Portland Thunder Arenafan.com May 18, 2014 11 Thursday May 22 7:00 p.m. PDT San Antonio Talons W 55–40 3–7 Moda Center 6,396 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11867 Thunder Clip Talons, 55-40 May 23, 2014 Portland Thunder Arenafan.com May 24, 2014 12 Friday May 30 7:00 p.m. PDT at Spokane Shock L 48–58 3–8 Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena 8,535 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11889 Thunder Stopped Short of First Division Win, 58-48 May 31, 2014 Portland Thunder Arenafan.com June 2, 2014 13 Friday June 6 7:00 p.m. PDT Arizona Rattlers L 59–70 3–9 Moda Center 8,292 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11907 Thunder Come Up Short Against Arizona, 70-59 June 7, 2014 Portland Thunder Arenafan.com June 9, 2014 14 Saturday June 14 7:00 p.m. PDT at Los Angeles Kiss L 61–69 3–10 Honda Center 10,980 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11932 Thunder Drop Road Game to KISS, 69-61 June 16, 2014 Portland Thunder Arenafan.com June 17, 2014 15 Bye 16 Thursday June 26 7:00 p.m. PDT New Orleans VooDoo W 62–56 4–10 Moda Center 7,969 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11952 Thunder Hold Strong In Win Over Voodoo, 62-56 June 27, 2014 Portland Thunder Arenafan.com June 30, 2014 17 Saturday July 5 3:00 p.m. PDT at Cleveland Gladiators L 40–61 4–11 Quicken Loans Arena 9,840 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11965 Gladiators Trip Up Thunder, 61-40 July 6, 2014 Portland Thunder Arenafan.com July 8, 2014 18 Saturday July 12 7:00 p.m. PDT Los Angeles Kiss W 44–31 5–11 Moda Center 8,802 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=11985 Thunder smack KISS, 44-31 July 13, 2014 Portland Thunder Arenafan.com July 14, 2014 19 Sunday July 20 3:00 p.m. PDT at Arizona Rattlers L 55–65 5–12 US Airways Center 13,120 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=12012 Thunder Make Playoffs Despite 65-55 Loss in Arizona July 20, 2014 Portland Thunder Arenafan.com July 22, 2014 20 Saturday July 26 7:00 p.m. PDT Spokane Shock L 40–45 5–13 Moda Center 12,848 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=12029 Thunder Close Out Season In Front Of Record Crowd July 27, 2014 Portland Thunder Arenafan.com July 29, 2014 Playoffs Round Day Date Kickoff Opponent Results Location Attendance Report NC Semifinals Sunday August 3 3:00 p.m. PDT at Arizona Rattlers L 48–52 US Airways Center 6,753 http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=origcol&writer=161&article=3714 Snakes alive -- Floyd interception saves Rattlers' season Loeschman Matt August 4, 2014 Arenafan.com ArenaFan August 5, 2014 Roster 2014 Portland Thunder roster Quarterbacks 6 Kyle Rowley 1 Darron Thomas Fullbacks 72 Brandon Lockheart 28 Dustin Risseeuw Wide receivers 9 Braylon Bell 4 Duane Brooks 9 Kevin Cummings 5 Jamar Howard 8 Douglas McNeil III 14 Jeffrey Soloman Offensive linemen 66 Stanley Daniels 50 Abe Markowitz 71 John Martinez 69 Aderious Simmons Defensive linemen 3 Antron Dillon 18 K. C. Obi 11 Donte Paige-Moss 32 Brandon Tett Linebackers 93 Marquis Jackson Defensive backs 2 Eric Crocker 21 Dwight McLean 16 Okechukwu Okoroha 20 Bryce Peila 24 Varmah Sonie Kickers 23 Zach Ramirez Injured Reserve 70 John Collins OL 74 Max Jean-Gilles OL 15 Alvance Robinson WR 70 Nick Torresso FB Refused to report -- Sioeli Fakalata OL -- Dion Turner DB Other League Exempt 50 Jeraill McCuller OL 99 Jake McDonough DL 13 Eric Rogers WR -- Jason Slowey OL League Suspension 15 Nathan Enderle QB 23 Coryell Judie DB -- James Kirkendoll WR -- Brian Smith DB 7 Danny Southwick QB -- Dontel Watkins WR Team Suspension Currently vacant Recallable reassignment Currently vacant Rookies in italicshttps://archive.today/20140313195859/http://portlandthunder.com/team/roster/ Roster updated July 31, 2014 24 Active, 16 Inactive → More rosters References 30em Portland Thunder Category:2014 in Portland, Oregon Category:Portland Thunder seasons Portland Thunder