Thorns FC released their 2018 schedule today and it's jam-packed with big match-ups across the summer. Here are the top three (and one bonus) can't miss matches of the year:
Portland Thorns vs. North Carolina Courage
Wednesday, May 30, 7:30 p.m., Providence Park
Portland is going to begin its NWSL Championship title defense in North Carolina on March 24 … which is fine, I guess. Given Providence Park is under construction for the first two weekends of the NWSL season, that Lifetime game is probably the best Week 1 matchup we could have hope for.