PORTLAND, Ore. – The defensive side of the ball defined the dominant themes coming out of Portland Thorns FC’s 4-4 draw against the Chicago Red Stars on Saturday, but with Tuesday’s announcement that Christine Sinclair’s hat trick earned the team captain Week 2’s National Women’s Soccer League Player of the Week honors, a subtle reminder went out to those dwelling on one side of the ball: Portland’s attack has been pretty good, thus far.
Sinclair’s honor comes on the heels of the same award going to a teammate, a week ago.