Portland Thorns relish opportunity as they face Gotham FC in NWSL Challenge Cup final
Updated May 08, 2021;
Posted May 07, 2021
Portland Thorns midfielder Lindsey Horan dribbles against OL Reign at Providence Park on April 21, 2021. The Thorns won 2-0. Photo: Craig Mitchelldyer/Portland Thorns
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He bumped into a worker who was sweeping outside the stadium.
“He looked at me and he said, ‘Hey, man, I don’t know what everyone else says, but I think you’re a winner. Go win tomorrow,’” Parsons recalled.
Parsons said the moment summed up the support he and the Thorns feel from within the club and beyond.
2021 NWSL Challenge Cup Final Mega-Preview: Portland Thorns vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC
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Portland Thorns FC will host NJ/NY Gotham FC tomorrow for the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup Final. The Thorns have the opportunity to lift a trophy for the first time since winning the 2017 NWSL Championship.
“It’s gonna be a great challenge,” said Thorns Head Coach Mark Parsons in the pre-match media availability. “I’ve got a lot of respect for Gotham. I love that they are a team that want the ball and that’s going to provide a big challenge. A team that’s brave and has the ball against us can cause us problems…
Washington 0-0 Gotham: NJ/NY inches closer to Challenge Cup final
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NJ/NY Gotham FC took another step towards the NWSL Spring Challenge Cup Final on Tuesday night, eeking out a 0-0 draw with the Washington Spirit.
The goalless affair was more action-filled than one would imagine for a scoreless draw. For the majority of the match the Metro side struggled to threaten the net of their I-95 rivals. Midge Purce had the best chance of the match for Gotham just six minutes in, unleashing a dart from the edge of the box that beat Spirit goalkeeper Aubrey Bledsoe, but her effort struck the post and eventually was cleared out of danger.