Portland Thorns news roundup: Reyna Reyes suspended an additional match and KC Current match preview with Thad Bell of KC Soccer Journal

According to a team source and the NWSL Disciplinary Report, Portland Thorns defender Reyna Reyes will be suspended for an additional game.

She was given a red card in the 57th minute for violent conduct for what looked like a hair tug on Madison Curry.

Reyes has already served the first of the two game suspension, missing out on the road match at San Diego Wave. She will now miss the upcoming home match vs KC Current as well.

On a short week with three matches in eight days, this is a brutal loss for Portland Thorns. Marie Müller just earned her first start since coming back from injury, and M.A. Vignola has played in every match this season. Expect Mallie Mckenzie to see heavy minutes on the weekend.

Kansas City Current match preview with Thad Bell of the KC Soccer Journal

I had the honor and privilege to speak with Thad Bell of the KC Soccer Journal to preview the Saturday matchup between the two sides.

We discussed the Chris Armas hire, trade of Claire Hutton, Temwa Chawinga's absence, early season struggles, key matchups and what type of match to expect.

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