The Portland Thorns (8-6-5) continue their East Coast road trip, heading down to Florida to face the Orlando Pride (8-6-6). Orlando and Portland have split their past two games, but they haven’t played against each other since May. After the loss away at North Carolina, the Thorns aren’t in control of their playoff destiny anymore; however, most of their playoff opponents also have to play North Carolina as well, and the rest of the Thorns schedule looks beatable. It’s up to the Thorns to execute and take care of the things they can take care of.
The first choice selection for the Thorns finally feels set.