The Thorns may be in the playoffs, but where they will be traveling for the semi-finals remains to be determined.
Coming off a disappointing 2-0 defeat in Tacoma which ensured that the Thorns will be playing the entirety of the playoffs on the road, Portland will need to find a way to win against the Spirit to guarantee (without relying on the Reign) that they travel to Chicago next weekend and not North Carolina.
Against the Reign, Tobin Heath was sidelined for rest while Lindsey Horan was stretchered off the field after a rough collision with Kristen McNabb.