Seattle Reign vs. Portland Thorns: Gamethread

Susie Rantz -

Seattle Reign FC concludes its three-match week with a road trip to Portland. The match against the Portland Thorns kicks off at 7 PM PT and will air on ION.

Seattle faced the Kansas City Current mid-week, playing to a scoreless draw, while the Thorns last played a week ago, winning 2-1 against the Washington Spirit.

The Thorns have won four straight matches after going 0-3-1 to start the season. But anything goes in a Cascadia rivalry match, and today should be no different.

Match Preview: Seattle Reign vs. Portland Thorns
The Reign close out a three-match week in Portland.
Sounder at HeartSusie Rantz

What to Watch

  • Start the match well and limit Portland's chances early
  • Prevent balls to Sophia Smith and close down on her quickly
  • Win duels and second balls

Referees

REF: Abdou Ndiaye
AR1: Noah Kenyawani
AR2: Cameron Siler
4TH: Jamie Padilla
VAR: Adorae Monroy
AVAR: Kaili Terry

Lineups

Highlights

41' - Olivia Moultrie opens the scoring for Portland

45+2' - The Thorns make two big saves to keep the Reign scoreless heading into halftime.

80' - Sophia Smith doubles Portland's lead on a dubious penalty kick call.

93' - Hina Sugita makes it 3-0.

98' - Sophia Smith sets up Payton Linnehan to seal the victory.

Injury / Availability Report

Seattle Reign

OUT: Claudia Dickey (knee), Jordyn Huitema (back), Quinn (knee)
QUESTIONABLE: Alana Cook (illness)

Portland Thorns

OUT: Bella Bixby (maternity leave), Isabella Obaze (knee), Gabby Provenzano (SEI-achilles), Morgan Weaver (D45 - knee)

How to Watch

Date/Time: Saturday, May 11, 7 PM PT

Location: Providence Park, Portland

TV: ION TV

Streaming: ION TV App and several other free apps

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