After a convincing win in wet conditions in their home opener, the Thorns get their second game at home just five days later in what promises to be much nicer weather. Their opponent, the Washington Spirit, get a day’s more rest for travel after having been disassembled at home in a physically demanding game against the North Carolina Courage. Last weekend’s game against the Pride kicked off a long West Coast stretch for the Thorns: the furthest they will travel is Houston before the return fixture of this Friday’s game away at Washington on May 19th.