Portland Thorns FC and Gotham FC play later on at the

Portland Thorns FC and Gotham FC face off this Sunday at the in an intriguing match in the NWSL. Portland Thorns FC, who have already won this tournament 4 times, mark their 12th participation in the competition, whilst Gotham FC, who have already won this tournament, go into their 12th. The match will be broadcast live at 19:00 on ESPN+.

After losing 5-4 in the last match against Kansas City (NWSL 2024), Portland Thorns FC receive Gotham FC, who lost 0-1 against San Diego Wave (NWSL Challenge Cup 2024). Digging back into the archives highlights that Portland Thorns FC and Gotham FC have faced each other twenty-eight times, with Portland Thorns FC holding the advantage: 12 victories, against 8 victories of Gotham FC.

In the NWSL, twenty-seven games were played between the two teams, with 12 wins for Portland Thorns FC, 7 draws and 8 wins for Gotham FC.

Looking into the history of Portland Thorns FC in the competition, Christine Sinclair stands out as their best scorer of all time, with 70 goals in total, which has given him the first position in the NWSL top scorers. Christine Sinclair excels as their most used player, with 192 games in total. Regarding the history of Gotham FC in the competition, Gotham FC's best scorer ever is Sam Kerr, with 28 goals, and occupying the fifteenth position in the NWSL top scorers. Sarah Woldmoe excels as their most used player, with 110 games in total.

The last meeting between the two teams ended with Gotham FC winning 1-0. It is expected to be an exciting clash, that can go either way.