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By The Numbers | Thorns defense continues stingy start to 2021

Portland Thorns FC recorded yet another clean sheet this season, and has now earned consecutive shutouts multiple times, as they played to a draw against NJ/NY Gotham FC on Sunday at Providence Park.

Let’s take a look at the match By The Numbers:

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Portland’s defense conceded just two shots on goal to Gotham. Across 18 halves in the regular season, the Thorns backline has allowed two or fewer shots on target by their opponent 14 times, including twice more Sunday. Gotham recorded a single shot on goal in each half.

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The Thorns defense has kicked off the 2021 campaign in impressive fashion, recording six shutouts through the first nine games of the regular season.