For the first time, the Thorns enter the playoffs in poor form with no momentum.
Category: Chicago Red Stars
North Carolina Courage lead the pack with six nominees in all categories.
Coach Rory Dames thinks a few differences this year will help his team get past that barrier.
Kerr looks like a lock for Golden Boot, but more importantly the Red Stars are through to the postseason.
The result put the Red Stars two points behind the league-leading North Carolina Courage.
Ashlyn Harris made six saves on the night, but the Pride ceded a goal in the 95th minute to fall 1-0.
The win pushed the Red Stars (10-8-2, 32 points) back into playoff position at third in the NWSL standings.
A protest continued from fans over whether political banners should be displayed in Portland.
Tierna Davidson netted a late goal, but it wasn’t enough for the Red Stars to best the Pride.
The goals were the first of Paige Monaghan’s career. On the other end, Kailen Sheridan saved five shots for Sky Blue.