The match against Portland ended in an eight goal draw with four goals a piece for each side. The teams split penalty kicks, pretty goals, and awkward goals, all in front of the home crowd that was a lively double header atmosphere.
Here are some takeaways from the match.
There are two games checked off the schedule for CRS, but it’s time to start talking about this Red Stars team as squad capable of playing a different style of soccer. Long past are the days of the 4-4-2 route one, direct style that was traditional of prior Red Stars teams.