Portland Thorns FC at Chicago Red Stars: SeatGeek Stadium, April 27
The Portland Thorns will face the Chicago Red Stars at SeatGeek Stadium on April 27, 2023.
The match will be the first meeting between the two teams since the 2022 NWSL Championship game, which the Thorns won 1-0.
The Thorns are coming off of a 2-1 win over the San Diego Wave FC, while the Red Stars are coming off of a 1-0 loss to the Houston Dash.
The Thorns are currently in second place in the NWSL standings with a record of 2-1-1, while the Red Stars are in sixth place with a record of 1-2-1.
The match is expected to be a close one, as both teams are evenly matched.
Here is a preview of the match:
- The Thorns are led by Sophia Smith, who has scored three goals in three games this season.
- The Red Stars are led by Mallory Pugh, who has scored two goals in three games this season.
- The Thorns have a slight edge in experience, as they have seven players who have played in the NWSL Championship game.
- The Red Stars have a slight edge in youth, as they have five players who are 23 years old or younger.
The match is expected to be a sellout, so fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance.
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