The Thorns played the Orlando Pride to a 0-0 draw in a sluggish, chippy match in Orlando. It was a hotly-anticipated match, as Orlando needed a win today to clinch a playoff berth, and Portland needed a win to keep North Carolina from being able to clinch the Supporters Shield tomorrow.
With Emily Menges back in the lineup after sitting out against Boston following the passing of her brother, the Thorns started her, Emily Sonnett, and Katherine Reynolds in the back. Ashleigh Sykes and Meghan Klingenberg started at wingback, with Allie Long at defensive midfield and Lindsey Horan in a box-to-box role.