NWSL Match Preview | Portland Thorns FC vs. Seattle Reign FC - Aug. 17, 2014

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PORTLAND THORNS FC GAME NOTES SEATTLE REIGN FC AT PORTLAND THORNS FC SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2014, 2 P.M. (PT) VP Communications: Chris Metz - (503) 553-5433, cmetz@timbers.com Manager, Media Relations: Mark Nelson - (503) 553-5529, mnelson@timbers.com Coordinator, Media Relations: Katie Simons - (503) 553-5539, ksimons@timbers.com

THORNS FC

2014 SCHEDULE

REIGN FC

2014 NWSL RECORD: 9-8-6 (Home: 6-4-1; Away: 3-4-5)

VS.

16-1-6 (54pts)

9-8-6 (33pts)

MATCH INFORMATION Date: Sunday, August 17, 2014 Kickoff: 2 p.m. (Pacific) Location: Providence Park (Portland, Ore.) Forecast: Sunny, 84 degrees Referee: Elvis Mahmutovic Assistant Referees: Karen Abt, Ronald Lagraff Fourth Official: J.J. Blodgett Local Television: Comcast SportsNet Northwest Webstream: www.ESPN3.com

DATE Sat., April 12 Sat., April 19 Sat., April 26 Sat., May 3 Sat., May 10 Wed., May 14 Wed., May 21 Sat., May 24 Wed., May 28 Sat., June 7 Sun., June 15 Sat., June 21 Wed., June 25 Sat., June 28 Fri., July 4 Wed., July 9 Sun., July 13 Thurs., July 17 Sun., July 20 Wed., July 23 Sun., July 27 Sun., Aug. 3 Sun., Aug. 10 Sun., Aug. 17

OPPONENT @Houston Dash @Sky Blue FC FC KANSAS CITY @Western NY SEATTLE REIGN FC @Houston Dash WESTERN NY SKY BLUE FC @Boston Breakers WESTERN NY WASHINGTON @Washington SKY BLUE FC @FC Kansas City CHICAGO @Chicago FC KANSAS CITY @Chicago BOSTON @Washington @Seattle Reign FC HOUSTON DASH @Boston SEATTLE REIGN FC

TIME/RESULT W 1-0 T 1-1 W 3-1 T 1-1 L 0-1 W 1-0 W 2-1 L 0-1 L 1-4 L 0-5 W 2-0 W 6-1 L 1-2 L 0-1 T 2-2 T 1-1 W 7-1 T 1-1 W 6-3 T 1-1 L 0-5 W 1-0 L 0-2 2 p.m.

BROADCAST/ATT. 8,097 2,983 14,124 3,274 14,182 3,931 10,920 13,427 1,556 13,838 10,056 3,806 10,866 2,421 13,084 2,101 9,672 2,014 14,383 3,854 5,957 19,123 4,191 CSN/ESPN3.com

*dates and times subject to change

NWSL WEEK 19 SCHEDULE

MATCH PREVIEW

Wednesday, Aug. 13 Sky Blue FC 3, Western New York Flash 2 Chicago Red Stars 2, Boston Breakers 0

TIME (PT)

Saturday, Aug. 16 Sky Blue FC at Washington Spirit Western New York Flash at Chicago Red Stars

TIME (PT) 3:30 p.m. 5 p.m.

The final match of the regular season could determine Portland’s playoff fate. A win on Sunday coupled with either Chicago or Washington dropping points on Saturday would secure a playoff spot for Thorns FC.

Sunday, Aug. 17 Seattle Reign FC at Portland Thorns FC Houston Dash at Boston Breakers

TIME (PT) 2 p.m. 3:30 p.m.

Portland enters Sunday’s match following a 2-0 loss against the Boston Breakers on Aug. 10 at Harvard Stadium. Thorns FC registered a club record 15 shots on goal, but could not overcome a two-goal halftime deficit.

Wednesday, Aug. 20 Houston Dash at Sky Blue FC

TIME (PT) 4 p.m.

Portland is unbeaten in its last four home matches, including three consecutive wins at Providence Park. Thorns FC have outscored their opponents, 14-4, during their unbeaten home stretch. Portland is 2-1-0 all-time at home against Seattle, dating back to the 2013 season.

Thorns FC and the Seattle Reign FC meet for the third, and final, time this regular season on Sunday at Providence Park; kickoff is set for 2 p.m. (Pacific).

LAST TIME AGAINST SEATTLE Thorns FC were unable to overcome a two-goal halftime deficit in a 5-0 loss against Seattle Reign FC on July 27 at Moda Health Pitch at Memorial Stadium. Forward Sydney Leroux beat Portland goalkeeper Nadine Angerer from close range with a shot from a tight angle to the near post less than five minutes into the match to open the scoring. In the 19th minute Thorns FC had its best chance to equalize after Reign FC goalkeeper Hope Solo mishandled a ball in the box, forward Christine Sinclair collected the loose ball and dribbled around Solo, but a Seattle defender stepped in front to clear the shot away from the goal line. Reign FC doubled its lead minutes before halftime through midfielder Kim Little and added three goals in the second half to secure a victory against Portland.

NO PLACE LIKE HOME Playing their home matches at downtown Portland’s iconic Providence Park, Thorns FC drew an average crowd of 13,320 fans per game during the inaugural 2013 National Women’s Soccer League season. Through 11 home games in 2014, Thorns FC has averaged 13,021 fans at Providence Park. Portland’s tallied an NWSL record 19,123 fans against the Houston Dash on ESPN2 on Aug. 3, 2014.


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