
Thorns FC Square off against Houston Dash on the Road Today at 4 p.m. (Pacific)
Published on October 17, 2021 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Portland Thorns FC News Release
Portland Thorns FC square off against the Houston Dash today at PNC Stadium; kickoff is set for 4 p.m. (Pacific) on Paramount+. Following the match, media can join the postgame press conference.
With a win against the Dash, Portland (12-4-6, 40pts) would clinch its second NWSL Shield in club history and host a semifinal match in the playoffs. With a draw, Thorns FC would secure a top-two seed and a home semifinal match. The first and second seeds in the NWSL playoffs earn a quarterfinal bye and will play host to semifinal matches on Sunday, Nov. 14.
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