The Thorns (8-5-5) are in North Carolina today for their third and final meeting with the Courage (14-1-4) this season. Both teams sent a significant number of players to the Tournament of Nations, and the Courage also played two matches last week in the first-ever women’s ICC. It’s not clear how much playing time each of Portland’s internationals will get, but the Thorns’ injury report is relatively short, with just Katherine Reynolds and Midge Purce out for the weekend. With a win, the Thorns could jump into second place, while a loss or a draw could drop them down to fourth—depending on the results of Orlando-Sky Blue and Seattle-Washington.
Thorns at North Carolina Courage: Previews, how to watch, match thread [3:00]
