For the first two-thirds of Seattle Reign FC’s road match against the Portland Thorns, Seattle was the better team — dominating Portland’s midfield, dictating the play, and easily leading on shots. The tone shifted late in the match, however, and a late Allie Long goal sealed a 2-2 draw for the Cascadia rivals.
Seattle’s lineup sheet suggested that the team would play in a 3-4-3 formation for the first time, with Lauren Barnes, Rachel Corsie, and Rebekah Stott holding down the back line, and Carson Pickett and Merritt Mathias tasked as wingbacks.