The Thorns return home to meet the Red Stars in the final match of the regular season. Both teams are assured of a semifinal appearance, so both will likely be playing to get the best possible result while avoiding injuries to key players and resting as many critical starters as much as possible.
One of the most interesting stories of the match may well be the second appearance of the season for Portland’s Tobin Heath, whose long-awaited return in Orlando last week was limited to the final half-hour of the match. Will Heath play a full half today and, if so, how will that affect the Thorns and the outcome of the match?