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The purest form of the NWSL was on display in Utah

On a night that seemed destined to be about Utah's and Portland's World Cup stars, another narrative took over, one that is ever-present in the National Women's Soccer League. Though it's something the league's criticized for in other parts of the world, Friday's 2-2 draw at Rio Tinto Stadium showcased a style of play that is the NWSL's case to being the most exciting league in the world. And though Portland may leave Sandy disappointed with a draw, spectators have no cause for complaint about the night's chaos and spectacle.

The disappointment comes from conceding a 90th-minute equalizer to Utah's Rachel Corsie, whose sliding finish past Adrianna Franch came three minutes after Lindsey Horan had put the Thorns in front.