PORTLAND, Ore. – There are times when quick turnarounds help: when both of your games are at home, and your opponents are losing time to travel; or when your team is clicking, and the only thing time does is give the world a chance to catch up. Bodies need to heal, and occasionally, minds need to get away from the game, but once those resets happen, it’s time for the next challenge.
Sometimes, part of that challenge is forgetting. That’s where the Thorns are, now. Friday’s performance in Utah against Royals FC included a series of positives in most aspects of the game – limiting their chances; dictating how the game was played; creating chances on goal – but it also featured some disappointing conclusions.