The Thorns host Sky Blue FC as the former seek to solidify their playoff spot and the latter hope to finish the season with a single win. The second of three games in seven days for Portland, the team needs to win out and hope other results go their way to clinch a home semifinal berth.
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Storylines: “The Thorns have already dropped two points to Sky Blue so far this season, and they can’t afford to lose any here as the playoff run in comes to a conclusion. Sky Blue can be pulled out of position defensively but even down defenders, they have good recovery speed.