Portland’s regular season culminates in a final epic clash with Seattle this evening at Providence Park. Both teams’ playoff fates turn on the game’s result. Win, and either would clinch second place and host a home playoff—which, in Portland’s case, could only be against the Reign. If the Thorns lose or draw, they’ll be waiting on the result of Chicago-Utah to find out whether they head to Seattle or North Carolina for the semifinals. In other words, this about is as close to a must-win as they come, with Portland needing three points in order to put themselves in the best possible position in the playoffs.
Storylines: Portland Thorns vs Seattle Reign
