The Portland Thorns return home for a stretch of two games in five days against tough opposition after picking up their first win in a while. Emily Sonnett picked up a back injury away and will miss the next two games: luckily, Emily Menges completed 90 minutes for the first time in the season last game. The Thorns lost their last two games at Providence Park, and have never lost three games in a row at home in their history.
“The Spirit did a very effective job last weekend of denying the Thorns midfield the opportunity to face forward and play balls up to the front line.