The Portland Thorns return home to face off against NWSL table leaders, Utah Royals FC tomorrow at Providence Park.
Both teams go into the match looking to be at the top of the standings heading into the international break.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the No. 1 vs No. 2 clash:
Match Preview with Royal Riot
We are honored to be joined by Sean Moran of the Royal Riot podcast to preview the top of table clash.
BONUS: My appearance on Royal Riot Podcast
Media Availability with Robert Vilahamn
The Portland Thorns head coach, speaks to the media about the doubleheader with the Portland Fire, key injury updates (Olivia Moultrie, Caiya Hanks, and Morgan Weaver), Marie Müller's new role, the Utah Royals unbeaten streak, and international break plans.
*This also includes the postgame presser from the 1-3 loss at Kansas City Current
Training Notes
- Caiya Hanks and Morgan Weaver went through individual drills (common occurrence) with new assistant coach Jen Lalor
- Valerin Loboa was spotted at training, working out on the side
- In the open portion of training, Olivia Moultrie got quite a bit of work in
- The team celebrated Julie Dufour's birthday at the end of practice
Hanks and Weaver both returning soon?
Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) ✍️
Kaiser Permanente Performance Center
The state-of-the-art joint practice facility for the Thorns and Fire will be opening this summer.
"Saturday, August 22 opens with the ribbon cutting of the Kaiser Permanente Performance Center — a historic moment for women's sports infrastructure and the physical proof of what committed ownership and intentional investment can build."
RAJ Sports has announced that the Kaiser Permanente Performance Center, the new state-of-the-art joint practice facility for the Fire and Thorns, will have its ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 22 during the Bhathals' second annual Epicenter Week.
— Sean Highkin (@highkin) May 28, 2026
