OL Reign and Portland Thorns FC are tied on points in the NWSL standings. Both teams played NWSL Challenge Cup fixtures on Wednesday night, with both sides winning their respective matches. OL Reign schooled San Diego Wave FC, while Portland had some NWSL After Dark work in their favor over Angel City FC. On Saturday night, the two sides meet for the first time in the 2023 NWSL regular season as the nightcap of another iteration of the Seattle vs. Portland doubleheader. The match will also be a milestone occasion for head coach Laura Harvey, as it will be her 200th NWSL regular season match coached.