Venue: Lumen Field
Location: Seattle, Washington
Kickoff: 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET
Broadcast: CBS Sports Golazo / NWSL+ / Local Regional Sports Networks
Weather Update — Seattle, WA
Temperature: 71–75°F at kickoff
Humidity: 60–70%
Wind: 6–10 mph (light breeze toward the north goal)
Rain Chance: 20% (light drizzle possible, typical Seattle summer evening)
Pitch Impact:
Slight moisture could quicken the turf surface
Favors fast‑paced transition play
Ball may skip on long passes and through‑balls
Team Records & Standings
Portland Thorns — 8‑3‑3 (27 points, 3rd in NWSL)
League’s most balanced attack
Top‑5 in goals scored
Road record: 3‑2‑2
Seattle Reign FC — 4‑6‑2 (14 points, 10th in NWSL)
Struggling to find consistency
Defense improving but attack remains streaky
Home record: 3‑3‑1
Injury Report
Portland Thorns
Sophia Smith — Probable (ankle)
Morgan Weaver — Out (hamstring)
Becky Sauerbrunn — Out (knee)
Olivia Moultrie — Questionable (illness)
Seattle Reign FC
Megan Rapinoe — Probable (hip)
Rose Lavelle — Out (foot)
Alana Cook — Out (shoulder)
Jordyn Huitema — Questionable (back)
Impact:
Thorns missing Sauerbrunn weakens defensive organization.
Reign missing Lavelle removes midfield creativity and ball progression.
Key Tactical Matchups
Sophia Smith (POR) vs. Reign Back Line
Smith: 7 goals, 4 assists
Reign defense struggles vs. pace and 1v1 dribblers Edge: Smith
Christine Sinclair (POR) vs. Reign Midfield
Sinclair: veteran playmaker, elite decision‑making
Reign midfield missing Lavelle reduces pressure resistance Edge: Sinclair
Megan Rapinoe (SEA) vs. Thorns Fullbacks
Rapinoe: 3 goals, 5 assists
Portland fullbacks push high, leaving space behind Edge: Rapinoe
Veronica Latsko (SEA) vs. Portland Center‑Backs
Latsko: high‑work‑rate forward, strong pressing
Portland CB pairing less stable without Sauerbrunn Edge: Latsko
Recent Team Form
Portland Thorns — Last 5 Matches
3‑1‑1
Goals For: 9
Goals Against: 5
Trending upward; attack sharp and efficient
Seattle Reign FC — Last 5 Matches
2‑2‑1
Goals For: 6
Goals Against: 7
Competitive but inconsistent; defense improving
Series History
All‑Time: Thorns lead 17‑13‑9
Last 10 Meetings: Thorns lead 6‑3‑1
Last Meeting at Lumen Field: Thorns won 2–1
2026 Season Series: First meeting
Key Note: Portland has scored 2+ goals in 5 of their last 7 matches vs. Seattle.
Betting Trends
Portland Thorns
4‑1‑1 in last 6 matches
Overs hit in 4 of last 6
Thorns have scored first in 5 straight matches
Portland unbeaten in last 4 road matches
Seattle Reign FC
2‑4‑1 in last 7 matches
Overs hit in 5 of last 7
Reign conceded first in 6 of last 8
Reign 1‑3‑1 vs. top‑5 teams this season
Head‑to‑Head Trends
Portland has covered spread in 6 of last 9
Both teams scored in 7 of last 10 meetings
Average goals per match last 10: 2.9
MATCH ODDS
Portland Thorns + 115
Seattle Reign FC + 185
Draw + 250
Over 2.5 – 120 Under 2.5 – 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, July 11, 2026
