Ladies First: NWSL 2024 Cascadia Derby Seattle Reign Portland Thorns

   

12e Journee

16 juin 2024

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When the NWSL began in 2013, there was hope amongst supporters and the Cascadia clubs that the regional rivalry could become something more than merely regional.  In over a decade, both clubs have won trophies, played dramatic matches, and seen the rivalry actually develop across multiple competitions.  The Sunday’s match in Seattle is the 40th match between the two sides and a real rivalry has emerged. Both rosters have had long tenured players and coaches embrace the rivalry.  Traveling supporters have added atmosphere to matches.  The games have had consequences. Just over a month ago, the Thorns dropped four on the visiting Reign in Providence Park in a match that went sideways for the Reign late.

Since the match in Portland, the Thorns have maintained their spots near the top of the table. The hosts Reign have seen their usually stingy defense suddenly giving up goals in bunches and a season looking like it could slip away. Sophia Smith would not be available due to a red card suspension.  Sam Coffey, Olivia Moultrie, and Morgan Weaver were also out for the Thorns due to injury, while the Reign came in reasonably healthy. Claudia Dickey returned from injury in goal for the Reign, getting her first start in several weeks.