The Thorns Prediction Game: Reading the PTFC Leaves – Matchday 16

In a rather ugly match, set in a truly ugly venue, with a gruesomely ugly result, the Thorns fell 1-0 to the Reign. Our winners matched the day’s theme, taking only three of a possible 16 points. One.Goal.Beyond and WallofEmilys both called the Taylor goal with Rapinoe assist. David K Anderson got the goal scorer correct plus two points for the most rec’d prediction of a bizarre Nippon-themed opening ceremony with a touch of nudity.

The Royals bring their refreshed lineup to Portland on Friday. It did not take Christen Press long to put down a marker, scoring in the seventh minute of a 3-1 beating of Sky Blue last week.