Portland Thorns FC will host NJ/NY Gotham FC tomorrow for the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup Final. The Thorns have the opportunity to lift a trophy for the first time since winning the 2017 NWSL Championship.
“It’s gonna be a great challenge,” said Thorns Head Coach Mark Parsons in the pre-match media availability. “I’ve got a lot of respect for Gotham. I love that they are a team that want the ball and that’s going to provide a big challenge. A team that’s brave and has the ball against us can cause us problems…
“I think the key is the connection in the midfield for us and the discipline, the positioning, the tactical discipline.