The Portland Thorns are coming off one of their worst losses in club history, 1-5 at Utah Royals. It is the third-largest margin of defeat for the team.
To make matters worse, it was also the fifth straight road loss in which they've allowed two or more goals in each game.
Now, they head out east to faceoff against NWSL expansion side, Boston Legacy.
Can the team find the magic formula on the road and rediscover their early-season form?
Here's everything you need to know before the match:
Prematch media availability with
Robert Vilahamn and Reyna Reyes
The Portland Thorns head coach and defender discuss the massive lessons from the 1-5 loss at Utah Royals and what needs to be fixed moving forward.
They also mention an important meeting that addressed much of the issues going on and how it was potentially the 'wake-up call' the need needed.
Boston Legacy Preview with the Blazing Musket
On our weekly preview segment, we are joined by Boston Legacy beat reporter, Jackie Contreras of The Blazing Musket.
Portland Thorns Reality Check with the Expected Own Goals Podcast
Eric Morgan and Evan Davis of the xOG discuss the Portland Thorns' brutal 1-5 loss at Utah Royals, the unclear identity under Robert Vilahamn and if he has the personnel to make his system work, alarming metrics that could spell doom, Jeff Agoos' track record as president and GM, and much more.
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