In-between away trips to two of the more questionable teams in the league, the Thorns have snuck in a genuinely big match against fellow playoff contenders the Chicago Red Stars. It promises to be the only real test for the team before the USWNT players take off for pre-World Cup camp after week 3. After a season where they showed flashes of talent but struggled to integrate the new members of their team, this Chicago side might be their best ever in the NWSL. You know Sam Kerr by now, and Julie Ertz. The combination of Danielle Colaprico and Vanessa DiBernardo in midfield is one of the more underrated in the league.
Portland Thorns at Chicago Red Stars: Previews, How to Watch, Match Thread [12:30]
