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Thorns FC Play to Scoreless Draw against OL Reign in Final Preliminary Round Match of 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup

Published on July 13, 2020 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
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HERRIMAN, Utah - Playing their final match of the preliminary round in the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup presented by P&G and Secret, Portland Thorns FC battled to a scoreless draw against Cascadia-rival OL Reign at Zions Bank Stadium on Monday morning. Goalkeeper Bella Bixby earned her second shutout of the tournament, tallying three saves in the draw.

With the draw, Thorns FC will square off against the North Carolina Courage on Friday, July 17, at 9:30 a.m. (Pacific). Portland opened the tournament against North Carolina on June 27, falling 2-1 in the first match of the tournament.

Squad Depth

In total, 20 players have featured for Thorns FC in the Challenge Cup. Bixby, Meghan Klingenberg and Christine Sinclair have each started the first four matches for Portland. Notably, Katherine Reynolds made her first start in the competition for Thorns FC, logging 79 minutes.

Goal-Scoring Plays

None

Notes:

Christine Sinclair was named Budweiser Woman of the Match, concluding the match with four shots and two chances created.

Bella Bixby registered her second shutout in the Challenge Cup, recording three saves against OL Reign.

Morgan Weaver was tied for the most chances created (3) in the match. Weaver has created two or more chances in each of the last three matches.

Bixby, Meghan Klingenberg and Sinclair have each started the first four matches for Portland.

Katherine Reynolds made her first start for Portland in the Challenge Cup.

Through four matches, 20 players have made an appearance for Portland in the Challenge Cup.

Next Game

Thorns FC will next participate in the Knockout Round of the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup, facing off against the North Carolina Courage on Friday, July 17, at Zions Bank Stadium; kickoff is set for 9:30 a.m. (Pacific) and features a live stream available on CBS All Access.

Portland Thorns FC vs. OL Reign - 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup

July 13, 2020 - Zions Bank Stadium (Herriman, Utah)

Goals by Half 1 2 F

OL Reign 0 0 0

Portland Thorns FC 0 0 0

Scoring Summary:

None

Misconduct Summary:

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Lineups:

POR: GK Bixby, D Westphal (Pogarch, 90+1), D Reynolds (Smithers, 79), D Hubly, D Klingenberg, M Salem (Seiler, 79), M Rodríguez, M Boureille, F Charley (Lussi, 65), F Weaver (Everett, 90+1), F Sinclair ©

Substitutes Not Used: GK Eckerstrom, D Nally, M Ogle, F A. Rodriguez

TOTAL SHOTS: 13 (Sinclair, 4); SHOTS ON GOAL: 4 (Rodríguez, 2); FOULS: 8 (Rodríguez, 6); OFFSIDES: 3; CORNER KICKS: 4; SAVES: 3

OLR: GK Betos, D Jiménez (Jordan, 73), D Brooks, D Barnes, D Cox, M Long (Momiki, 58), M Huerta (Jenkins, 58), M Weatherholt, M Quinn, M Balcer (Smith, 40), F Taylor (Fishlock, 72)

Substitutes Not Used: GK Murphy, GK Nelson, D Cook, D George, D Hammond, D McNabb, M Cruz, M White, F Lee, F Spencer

TOTAL SHOTS: 9 (Smith, 4); SHOTS ON GOAL: 3 (Three players tied, 1); FOULS: 6 (Weatherholt, 3); OFFSIDES: 1; CORNER KICKS: 2; SAVES: 4

Referee: Tori Penso

Assistant Referees: Deleana Quan, Jennifer Garner

4th Official: Lukasz Szpala

Weather: Sunny, 85 degrees

All statistics contained in this box score are unofficial

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