In the fifth of six consecutive road games, the Thorns travel to D.C. to take on the Washington Spirit. After an abysmal 2018 campaign yielded a 2-17-5 overall record, Washington made significant moves in the offseason. This match marks the first time Portland will take on new Spirit Head Coach Richie Burke’s side, and it’s unclear exactly how these two sides will match up.
Washington have opened the season on a strong foot, coming off a 3-2 win against Sky Blue FC, showing well on the attack. Cheyna Matthews looked particularly threatening, making fantastic runs off the ball and scoring a brace against New Jersey.