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Thorns FC Weekly Update: June 21, 2018

June 21, 2018 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Portland Thorns FC News Release


PORTLAND, Ore. - Play the second of back-to-back road matches, Portland Thorns FC square off against the Houston Dash on Friday, June 22, at BBVA Compass Stadium. The June 22 match kicks off at 5:30 p.m. (Pacific) and features a live web stream available at www.go90.com and on the go90 app.

Recent form

Portland (4-4-4, 16pts) extended its road unbeaten streak to five matches (2-0-3) after earning a 1-1 draw on the road against the Chicago Red Stars on June 16. Midfielder Lindsey Horan, who will miss the match against Houston due to yellow card accumulation, tallied the game-tying goal in the 48th minute of the match, recording her fifth goal of the season. Notably, forward Hayley Raso made her first appearance of the season after returning from injury, logging 14 minutes in a substitute role.

Reaching 100

With an appearance on Friday, forward Christine Sinclair will reach 100 career games played for Thorns FC in the NWSL. Sinclair, who is also the club's all-time career leader in goals (37), minutes played (5,556) and game started (96) entering the match, would become the seventh player in league history to appear in 100 matches all with the same team.

Against Houston

Friday's match marks the 12th meeting all-time between Portland and Houston and the sixth meeting on the road between the two sides. Thorns FC lead the all-time series with a mark of 6-2-3, including a record of 2-1-3 on the road. Portland is unbeaten in its last five matches (3-0-2) against the Dash, outscoring Houston 9-3 during that stretch. Each of the last two meetings in Houston have finished in 1-1 draws, including the first match between the two sides this season on May 9.

Scouting Houston

Houston plays host to Portland after a bye week. In their last match, the Dash played to a 1-1 draw against the North Carolina Courage on June 3, receiving a goal from Kealia Ohai. Rachel Daly ranks among the league leaders with four goals this season. In addition, Houston recently acquired Sofia Huerta, who had three goals and two assists in 11 prior matches with the Chicago Red Stars this season. The Dash have been strong at home in 2018, posting a mark of 2-1-4.

Next match

Facing a quick turnaround, Thorns FC return to the Rose City for a midweek match against Sky Blue FC on Wednesday, June 27, at Providence Park. The June 27 match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. (Pacific) and features a live web stream available at www.go90.com and on the go90 app.

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