Ah, faith! You cannot escape from it, nor run. You can try to avoid it but it will always find you.
The history between OL Reign and the Portland Thorns is well known. Same with the occasional rivalry North Carolina and the Thorns have enjoyed for years. That has also been well documented.
But what can we say about the upcoming final between Kansas City and The Rose City?
Kansas City (specifically women’s soccer franchises located in Kansas City) and Portland crossed roads since the beginning of the league in 2013. Both clubs enjoyed the presence of big stars in their rosters and competed for the NWSL Championship since the inaugural season.