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Old rivals at it again. Are the Courage any good without their stars? Can the Thorns youngsters maintain their red-hot form? All these things and more will be answered in today’s game.
How to watch: Yahoo Sports, NWSLSoccer.com for international viewers
Where: WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, North Carolina
When: Saturday, June 15, 4:45pm PT
Portland Thorns: 4-1-2, 2nd place in the NWSL, won 3-0 vs Chicago Red Stars
North Carolina Courage: 3-2-3, 4th place in the NWSL, won 3-0 vs Orlando Pride
After going up and competing in the first half, the Thorns had to survive a Courage onslaught in the second, and just about did
The Thorns travel across the country to play the team that beat them in last year’s NWSL final for the first time since then.
The Thorns are on the road again, this time traveling to take on the North Carolina Courage. The matchup between Portland and North Carolina is always scrappy and intense, and this time should be no different.
The Thorns’ backline has essentially played four different formations this season. What does each lineup bring to the table?
Week eight — and yet another road match