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NWSL Challenge Cup Preview | Thorns take on North Carolina in quarterfinals

1Access Denied – The Thorns have conceded just once over their last three matches. Portland's one goal conceded in three consecutive matches is tied for fewest goals given up in a three-game stretch since 2017 for the club.

11Saved by the Bella – Having made her Thorns debut at the beginning of the tournament, goalkeeper Bella Bixby has played every minute of Portland's four matches. Bixby has delivered two shutouts and made 11 saves in the tournament, which is the third-most of any goalkeeper.

6Don't Fall Behind – In spite of being the eighth seed in the knockout round, the Thorns have trailed for just six minutes in the entire Challenge Cup.