Portland takes on NJ/NY Gotham FC on Sunday, at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. Kickoff is 2:30 p.m. (Pacific) on Paramount+.
Portland Thorns FC hit the road before a mid-summer break for a match-up with NJ/NY Gotham FC on Sunday at Red Bull Arena; kickoff is 2:30pm PT. It’s the first match-up between the second-placed Thorns (7-3-4, 25pts) and fifth-place Gotham FC (6-4-4, 22pts) this season.
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The Thorns look to shake off back-to-back defeats in recent weeks, seeing their first home losses of 2023. Gotham FC has only one win in its last six matches, but is keeping pace with the playoff pack.
Here are stats to know before the match Sunday afternoon:
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The Thorns have an impressive overall record in NWSL action against Gotham FC and its previous identities (Sky Blue FC). Portland has recorded 11 wins, 5 losses, and 8 draws against their East Coast rivals. Sunday's match marks the 25th encounter between the two in NWSL.
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The number of players that have suited up and played in every single game for the Thorns in 2023 is three - Kelli Hubly, Sam Coffey and Morgan Weaver. Moreover, Hubly has started 36 consecutive NWSL regular-season matches, dating back to April 30, 2022.
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Coffey and defender Meghan Klingenberg are tied for second in the NWSL in chances created this season with 30 each. Also, Weaver ranks among league leaders in chances created with 29.
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Gotham FC leads the league in yellow cards received with 25, and are third in fouls committed per match at 10.9 fouls.
