Seattle Reign FC will be taking on the Portland Thorns FC in the first clash of the Cascadia Rivalry for 2018.
The 2-1-2 Thorns are hosting the 2-1-1 Reign in what looks like it might be an important game for both teams. For the Thorns, it’s a chance to show that trading Allie Long to Seattle and allowing Michelle Betos to leave the team in 2017 weren’t mistakes. For the Reign it’s a chance to show they have what it takes to get a solid win without superstar Megan Rapinoe on the pitch.