Welcome to your match thread as the Orlando Pride begin their eighth season against the Portland Thorns at Providence Park this afternoon (5 p.m., FOX 35 Plus and Paramount+). This is the first of two meetings between the teams this season, with the return game coming in Orlando on June 11.
Here’s what you need to know about tonight’s game.
History
The Pride have struggled historically against the Thorns, with a record of 2-12-2 in 16 games (2-11-2 in league play and 0-1-0 in the playoffs). Providence Park has been a house of horrors for the Pride, who have claimed points in just one visit and are 1-7-0 in all competitions.