Chicago Red Stars Vs Portland Thorns: Semi-final Preview

The playoffs are here. For the Chicago Red Stars, it starts by hosting the Portland Thorns. Here is a preview of this critically balanced NWSL semi-final.

It’s playoff time for the Chicago Red Stars! After a long season, the team has reached the point of no return. With rumors surrounding Sam Kerr and NWSL expansion looming to take players away, the time is now for the club to finally take the next step and make a deep run in the playoffs.

Having reached this point in each of the past four years, they have never reached the finals. They are looking to change that this time around, with a team that is more than capable. In their way is the Portland Thorns, a team that brings a foreboding…