Portland Thorns FC return from their midseason break Friday when they travel to take on Racing Louisville FC (5pm PT, Paramount+) with an eight-game unbeaten streak in hand. Here are five numbers to know ahead of the game.
29
The Thorns have scored 29 goals through 12 matches played this season – the most by any team through the first 12 matches of a campaign in NWSL history. Portland also leads the league with a +19 goal differential, which is +11 more than the next best goal differential in the league.
5
Portland is the first NWSL team in league history to register five shutout wins with three or more goals scored (KC Current, Angel City, Houston, Orlando, Gotham FC) in a season. The Thorns set the new record in just 12 matches played.
7
The Thorns are the only undefeated team on the road this season, collecting seven points (1-0-4) in five road matches. Notably, Portland has scored multiple goals in four of their five road matches in the 2022 campaign.
4
Midfielder Yazmeen Ryan leads the NWSL with four assists this season. Additionally, Ryan has recorded one goal and three assists in Portland’s last four matches.
7
Portland will have seven players returning from international duty ahead of the July 29 match – Janine Beckie, Sam Coffey, Natalia Kuikka, Rocky RodrÃguez, Becky Sauerbrunn, Christine Sinclair and Sophia Smith.
