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NWSL Challenge Cup Preview: Chicago Red Stars vs Portland Thorns

HERRIMAN, UT - JULY 01: Simone Charley #38 of Portland Thorns FC in action during a game against the Chicago Red Stars in the first round of the NWSL Challenge Cup at Zions Bank Stadium on July 1, 2020 in Herriman, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

The NWSL Challenge Cup started off with a bit of a whisper, the sloppy scoreless draw between the Chicago Red Stars and Houston Dash was not a good look; but opening night ended with a BANG between the Portland Thorns and Kansas City. Now, on Thursday night, we’ll see which energy will prevail between the Red Stars and the Thorns.