The nosedive that saw the Portland Thorns lose six of seven NWSL matches as part of a league-worst 10-game stretch ended eight days ago when the Thorns pulled off the upset of the year, taking down the league-leading Orlando Pride.

But the emotional, get-right victory didn’t ensure a thing for Portland. Nope, to solidify their playoff spot the Thorns needed to go out and do it again. To once more earn a result against a league foe who was also in the playoff picture.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/portland-thorns/2024/10/portland-thorns-cant-clinch-playoff-spot-fall-at-racing-louisville.html