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Thorns Tekkers | The key numbers to know as Portland face Spirit

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10

Thorns FC are unbeaten in 10 straight competitions (5-0-5), outscoring their opponents 30-11 in that span. Portland has scored multiple goals in nine of its last 10 matches.

8

Portland is unbeaten in its last eight regular-season road matches with a record of 3-0-5 and has not lost on the road since Sept. 25, 2021. The Thorns are the only team in the NWSL that has not suffered a road loss in 2022, collecting 10 points (2-0-4) in six road matches.

5

Forward Sophia Smith scored for a fifth straight game on Aug. 5, becoming the first player to score in five consecutive NWSL regular season matches since Alex Morgan in 2017. Notably, Smith’s registered a brace in three of her last four appearances for Portland.

2.44

Midfielder Yazmeen Ryan leads the league in open-play chances created per 90 minutes played (2.44). Ryan is also tied for the league lead in assists with four this season.

2

Forward Morgan Weaver has tallied two goals and two assist in Portland’s last three matches, contributing to goals against Gotham FC, Racing Louisville and North Carolina.