In his postgame press conference, head coach Mark Parsons reflected on the result and performance in Houston and praised the team’s mentality to see the win through to claim the NWSL Shield. He commented on winning a second NWSL Shield with the club, becoming the NWSL’s all-time winningest coach, the Thorns dominant play in the first half and how special this 2021 squad is.
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