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Match Thread: Portland Thorns vs. OL Reign

The top of the table Cascadia clash could prove to be the match that decides the NWSL Shield winner.

SOCCER: APR 21 NWSL Challenge Cup - OL Reign at Portland Thorns FC

Portland Thorns FC host OL Reign in Providence Park with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. PST. One point separates the first-place Thorns and the second-place Reign in the NWSL standings. This Cascadia clash has significant implications in the race for the NWSL Shield.

Portland beat the Reign 2-0 in the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup but the Thorns have lost twice to the Reign in the NWSL regular season. The Reign defeated the Portland Thorns 2-1 in Providence Park and at Lumen Field. Portland have dropped points in three straight matches for the first time this season and will need to turn it around tonight if they hope to win the NWSL Shield.

Game Info

Location: Providence Park I Portland, OR.

Time: 7:30 p.m. Pacific

Watch: Paramount+

Pregame Reading

NWSL Championship moved from Providence Park to Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville

Director of Goalkeeping Nadine Angerer signs contract extension with Thorns FC

Starting Lineups

Portland Thorns

OL Reign