The Portland Thorns (10-3-6) come back from the international break to take on the surging Utah Royals (8-6-4) in their second to last road game of the year and their third and final game against each other this year. The teams have drawn both of their previous meetings this year, both of which came in the broad World Cup period. Their last meeting, a wild 2-2 game with two goals in the last three minutes of play, was the last time this season that the Thorns played five at the back, and the last before Tobin Heath returned to full time starting duty after coming back from the World Cup.
Storylines: Portland Thorns at Utah Royals
