The Thorns beat Houston 2-1 at home today, in front of a brunch-hour crowd of 18,243. It was Portland’s third win in a row, and put the Thorns level with Chicago at the top of the league table, if only until the Red Stars/Orlando and Courage/Reign matches later this evening.
Match Summary
Portland went with the same three-back formation they’ve used in the last two home games, with some personnel changes. In front of AD Franch in goal, Emily Sonnett played in the center of the triple-CB back line, with Katherine Reynolds and Emily Menges to her right and left, respectively.