Think about where Thursday’s win leaves Portland Thorns FC in this year’s NWSL Challenge Cup. On the back of Friday’s victory at home over Kansas City, tonight’s 1-0 win at the Chicago Red Stars has the Thorns on top of the tournament’s West division. They’re at the halfway point of the divisional round, have a game coming up at home against OL Reign, and have already seen the Chicago Red Stars and Houston Dash drop points in divisional play. If Portland can win at home on April 21 against the Reign, it’s going to be very difficult for a team like the Dash to run the table and keep them out of May 8’s Challenge Cup final.
FARLEY | Thorns thrive in the grind, conquer life on the NWSL road
