Utah Royals FC vs. Portland Thorns FC
8:30 p.m. MT; KMYU, KSL TV app, ESPN700 AM
UTA (2-1-5, 11 points); PTFC (3-3-3, 12 points)
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The last time Thorns forward Christine Sinclair played at Rio Tinto Stadium, she won the ball in transition in Utah’s defensive third – ultimately assisting the shot that would equalize for the 1-1 draw. The Canadian women’s national team star has played a crucial role in scoring for Portland this season, currently leading the league with five goals, and second in the league in assists (three). The target striker not only is the key that unlocks Portland’s attack, but a steady scoring threat for the Canadian side too, registering 267 appearances and 172 goals.