Portland Thorns 3 Raso 3’, Sinclair 9’, Sonnett 55’
The Chicago Red Stars had exactly two jobs today. First, defend their home turf, where they currently enjoy a nine-game unbeaten run. And second, hold or gain ground in the playoff race.
They utterly failed on both counts.
Chicago is known, respected, and feared throughout the league for having a nearly-indomitable defense. Tonight, Portland cut through that defense like a hot knife through butter. Again, on our own patch.
It was embarrassing.
This team that prides itself on being so tough to break down gave up two goals in less than ten minutes.