The last part of the NWSL season is upon us and the race for the Shield is getting closer to its sweet end. The Portland Thorns still have some advantage in that race, but after the loss against North Carolina Courage on Wednesday it seems that San Diego and now Houston are breathing down on the Thorns' neck again. Not to mention the Reign who, after winning their match on Friday, are gaining momentum.
Of course, the Thorns still have one game in hand on those teams, but they can’t get too comfortable.