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With the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup just over 30 days away, Portland will be without five players for Saturday’s contest due to international duty. Goalkeeper Adrianna Franch, defender Emily Sonnett, as well as midfielders Lindsey Horan and Tobin Heath all entered camp with the U.S. Women’s National Team last week to begin preparations for their title defense. Forward Christine Sinclair, the club’s leading goal-scorer, will also be away from the team as she has begun pre-World Cup camp with the Canadian National Team.
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Portland has started its 2019 campaign unbeaten through three contests, boasting a 1-0-2 record.